Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

“Estrada Do Sol," road to the sun, is our path to the enlightened music of Antônio Carlos Jobim. My dad had Jobim’s bossa nova on the turntable and as a kid, even while I was in the trenches with rock music, Jobim’s music touched me deeply. There’s something magic about the rhythm of samba coupled ... Read more

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

Peter Sprague — guitar Allison Adams Tucker — vocals Danny Green — piano Justin Grinnell — bass

Peter Sprague — guitar Allison Adams Tucker — vocals Danny Green — piano Justin Grinnell — bass Duncan Moore — drums

Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with vocalist Leonard Patton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Americana, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, create some loops and then attempt a safe landing in another ... Read more

Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

Peter Sprague — guitar Leonard Patton — vocals Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

The Peter Sprague Trio is a genre-busting ensemble featuring three of San Diego’s best-known jazz musicians. Peter Sprague, guitarist, is a Del Mar surfer who studied with Pat Metheny and has performed with Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves and many others. Fred Benedetti, guitar, is a noted composer, professor of music at Grossmont College, studied with ... Read more

Peter and Leonard explore the jazz tradition of improvisation but with a slightly different spin — they bring their jazz viewpoint to songs that resonate with the boomers. They start with The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, James Taylor, and Cream, and then for balance they play “Georgia” by Hoagy Carmichael, add in ... Read more

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

I’ve been a huge fan of Paul Simon’s music ever since I first heard the opening chord sequence of “Scarborough Fair” and the way the vocals start expanding into majestic counterpoint. All the way from there, 20 years later, we arrive at a situation where a man’s contemplating why he’s soft in the middle when ... Read more

We're playing this concert right in Encinitas in a fantastic garden setting on Saxony Road. We're pulling together classic songs of Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Carole King, and of course The Beatles. It's going to be insane — summertime jazz jam of the perfect songs from the 70's. Can't wait! Here is who ... Read more

Peter Sprague — guitar Leonard Patton — vocals Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

Award winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba, The Beatles, tango, Carole King, Hoagy Carmichael, John Coltrane, and a few songs by Peter. They frequently start one song, make up some new sonic material, improvise weaving melodies ... Read more

We're thrilled to play at the wonderful Tio Leo's Sunday jazz sessions. It's a great place to hear music with a fully soulful vibe, good food, and best of all good sounds. Peter Sprague — guitar Tripp Sprague — sax and flute Danny Green — piano Justin Grinnell — bass Duncan Moore — drums

Big gig on Sunday!

Cream was one of my favorite bands when I was growing up. They blasted loud with hard hitting rock sensibilities all the while going cosmic with jazz explorations — extended jams that explored the outer realms of modal harmony. It was the ultimate power trio with Eric Clapton on guitar, Jack Bruce on bass, and ... Read more

We LOVE playing at this venue with great food, killer sound, cool lighting, and folks are there to listen. It's a great band with Allison singing up a storm and we're playing music from Alli's most recent album release RETRO. Can't wait... About this concert: Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker brings the music of her latest ... Read more

The trio rides again and this time we're playing in downtown San Diego at the soulful Human Senses Cafe at Park and Market. What a super cool hang and we hope you can come and join us. Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Justin Grinnell — bass

“Blurring the Edges” is a genre-bending ensemble featuring four of San Diego’s best-known jazz musicians.  Peter Sprague, guitarist, is a Del Mar surfer who studied with Pat Metheny and has performed with Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves and many others.  Fred Benedetti, guitar, is a noted composer, solo and ensemble performer and studio musician. Tripp Sprague ... Read more

I've been inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame! Wild and what an honor.  They're holding an event and all of you are invited. I'll play a couple of songs with maestro Fred Benedetti and it'll be a neat night.

We're thrilled to play downtown at the San Diego Central Library. Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

Trio music in a wonderful setting! Peter Sprague — guitar Tripp Sprague — sax and flute John Opferkuch — piano

Good grief! It’s me and Charlie Brown meeting in the middle for some holiday jazz. Let your yule tide spirits soar as I spin some of my inspirational arranging moves into the soundtrack of the beloved holiday television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.  First released in 1965, the album by American composer and jazz pianist, ... Read more

Good grief! It’s me and Charlie Brown meeting in the middle for some holiday jazz. Let your yule tide spirits soar as I spin some of my inspirational arranging moves into the soundtrack of the beloved holiday television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas.  First released in 1965, the album by American composer and jazz pianist, ... Read more

Possible crazy good! Peter Sprague — guitar Leonard Patton — vocals and percussion Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

Concertizing at the library: Peter Sprague — guitar Fred Benedetii — guitar Mack Leighton — bass

The best setup! Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

Good news folks, we landed a gig right up the street from me. It'll be the whole band with Rebecca singing with us on a Saturday afternoon. Pray for no rain! Peter Sprague — guitar Rebecca Jade — vocals Danny Green — piano Justin Grinnell — bass Duncan Moore — drums

The best setup! Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

We're playing in a wonderful old theatre in downtown Fallbrook! Peter Sprague — guitar Tripp Sprague — sax and flute Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

The best setup! Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

We're thrilled to connect again with vocalist Aubrey Johnson. She lives in N.Y.C. and is out in California to play music and run the LA Marathon. Wow! She's a fantastic singer and it'll be a great night of music. Peter Sprague — guitar Aubrey Johnson — vocals Danny Green — piano Justin Grinnell — bass ... Read more

Guitarist Peter Pupping and I have been friends forever and we both play guitar and both love Latin flavored music. In a funny way, over all these years we have never played a live gig together. Peter has recorded over here at SpragueLand and I've played on a few of his pieces but never live. ... Read more

We're heading down to my favorite jazz club and bringing some new music to you fine listeners. Hope to see you there! Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Justin Grinnell — bass Duncan Moore — drums

It's a last minute gig that came through and we're stoked to play right up the street from my house. This place Fox Point just opened up and it's having music on Tuesday nights. It's a beautiful setting and apparently it's a great restaurant too. We hope to see you there! Peter Sprague - guitar ... Read more

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as renowned guitarists Peter Sprague and Fred Benedetti come together for a one-of-a-kind collaboration! With their masterful technique and deep musical chemistry, Peter and Fred will blend jazz, classical, The Beatles,and the blues, creating an experience that will captivate and inspire. The band includes, Danny Green on ... Read more

It's a noon time concert and we've got the trio lined up to spend some new songs. New songs for a new year! Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

It's a noon time concert again and we've got the trio lined up to spend some new songs. New songs for a new year! Peter Sprague — guitar Danny Green — piano Mack Leighton — bass

My friend Annika Nelson, who also happens to be a great visual artist, works at the UCSD Craft Center. Annika created the CD cover designs for several of my albums including Dream Walking, Lucy in the Sky, Dr. Einstein's Spin, Ocean in My Eyes, The Secret Chord, and Sparks and Seeds. Coming up Annika and ... Read more