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Pete Levin has been a name in the record industry that can be affiliated with many roles and positions ranging from arranger to leader. For well over four decades Pete has worn many shoes and continues to evolve as a musician.

His latest disc "Jump!" is a continuation of his love as a leader as well as him carrying out the standard organ trio. Backing him is the legendary Lenny White on drums and guitarist Dave Stryker. "Jump!" is the third of the trio recordings and also features percussionist Manolo Badrena. Pete also included the track "Honeysuckle Rose" with the late Joe Beck. Joe, who was ill and couldn't record on Pete's latest recording, had recorded the song at a past session and pulled it out one night as he was mixing the record and decided to release it as a tribute to him.

Throughout his four decades in the business, Pete has backed and recorded with some of the heavyweights in the world of jazz, pop, soul, and country.Backing the likes of Liza Minnelli, Gil Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Vanessa Williams, and Annie Lennox. He's also scored and composed music for television shows and documentaries like: "Guiding Light," "American's Most Wanted," "Spin City," "The Comedy Zone," and "Secrets of the Humpback Whale."

Pete's just returned from touring overseas and is about to hit the road again during the late summer. To order "Jump" or to find out his upcoming club dates, please visit him on the web at petelevin.com.