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Gilles Peterson

Active

1980s - 2010s

Born

August 20, 1964 in London, England

Genre

Electronic Jazz

Styles

Acid Jazz Clubjazz Jungle/Drum'n'Bass Trip-Hop Club/Dance House Jazz-Funk Soul Jazz

Also Known As

Gilles Moerhle
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Gilles Peterson

Biography by Ryan Randall Goble

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Widely admired British DJ and label head, whose eclectic influences draw from Latin, jazz, funk, Caribbean, and African styles.
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Album Highlights

  • Gilles Peterson Digs America
    Gilles Peterson
    Gilles Peterson Digs Am …
  • Worldwide: A Celebration of His Syndicated Radio Show
    Gilles Peterson
    Worldwide: A Celebratio …
  • The BBC Sessions, Vol. 1
    Gilles Peterson
    The BBC Sessions, Vol. …
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