Peter Washington (born in Los Angeles on August 28, 1964) is a jazz double bassist. He played with the Westchester Community Symphony at the age of 14. Later he played electric bass in rock bands. He attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in English Literature, and performed with the San Francisco Youth Symphony and the UC Symphony Orchestra. His growing interest in jazz led him to play with John Handy, Bobby Hutcherson, Harold Land, Frank Morgan, Ernestine Anderson, Chris Connor and other Bay Area luminaries. In 1986 he joined Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers and moved to New York City. Beginning in the 1990s, he toured with the Tommy Flanagan trio until Flanagan's death in 2001, and has played with the Bill Charlap trio since 1997. He was a founding member of the collective hard bop sextet One for All and is a visiting artist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
In 2008, Washington played with The Blue Note 7, an all-star septet formed in honor of the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records. His extensive discography numbers more than 400 recordings, and speaks to a constant demand for his services as a versatile side man.
Discography
With Toshiko Akiyoshi
Carnegie Hall Concert (Columbia, 1992) Night and Dream (Nippon Crown, 1993) Dig (Nippon Crown, 1999)
With Eric Alexander
New York Calling (Criss Cross, 1992) Full Range (Criss Cross, 1994) Heavy Hitters (Alfa Jazz, 1998) Extra Innings (Alfa Jazz, 1998) The First Milestone (Milestone, 1999) The Second Milestone (Milestone, 2000)
With Harry Allen
Day Dream (BMG, 1998) Harry Allen Plays Ellington Songs with the Bill Charlap Trio (RCA Victor, 2000) Blues For Pres And Teddy (Swing Bros, 2011)
With Karrin Allyson
In Blue (Concord, 2002) Footprints (Concord, 2006)
With Ernie Andrews
No Regrets (Muse, 1993) The Great City (Muse, 1995)
With Ray Appleton
Killer Ray Rides Again (Sharp Nine, 1996)
With François Aubin
Jazz Project 2 (CD Baby, 2011)
With Rob Bargad
Better Times (Criss Cross, 1993)
With Kenny Barron
Flight Path (Candid, 2015)
With Burak Bedikyan
Circle of Life (SteepleChase, 2013)
With Bob Belden
Shades of Blue (Blue Note, 1996)
With Marcus Belgrave
Live at Kerrytown Concert House (Detroit Jazz, 1995)
With Tony Bennett and Diana Krall
Love Is Here to Stay (Verve, 2018)
With Andy Bey
Shades of Bey (Evidence, 1998) Tuesdays in Chinatown (Warlock, 2001) Ain't Necessarily So (12th Street, 2007)
With Walter Bishop, Jr. What's New (DIW, 1991)
With Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers
Art Blakey And Jazz Messengers (Arco, 1986) Feeling Good (Delos, 1986) Hard Champion (Paddle Wheel, 1987) Blue Moon (Zounds, 1987) Not Yet (Soul Note, 1988)
With The Blue Note 7
Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records (Blue Note, 2009)
With Sacha Boutros
New York After Dark (Diva Latina Productions: Sacha Boutros, 2013) New York Apres Minuit (Diva Latina Productions: Sacha Boutros, 2018)
With The Boys Choir of Harlem
Christmas Carols & Sacred Songs (Blue Note, 1996)
With Bobby Broom
No Hype Blues (Criss Cross, 1995)
With Cecil Brooks III
Hangin' with Smooth (Muse, 1990) Our Mister Brooks (32 Jazz, 2000)
With Bubba Brooks
Smooth Sailing (TCB, 1995)
With Ray Bryant
No Problem (EmArcy, 1994)
With Kenny Burrell
Then Along Came Kenny (Evidence, 1993 [1996]) Midnight at the Village Vanguard (Evidence, 1993 [1997]) Be Yourself: Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (HighPoint, 2008)
With Donald Byrd
Getting Down to Business (Landmark, 1989) Landmarks (32 Jazz, 1998)
With George Cables
Cables Fables (SteepleChase, 1991) Looking for the Light (MuseFX, 2003)
With Ann Hampton Callaway
Easy Living (Sin-Drome, 1999)
With The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band
The Carnegie Hall Jazz Band (Blue Note, 1996)
With Regina Carter
Rhythms of the Heart (Verve, 1999)
With James Carter
Gardenias for Lady Day (Columbia, 2003)
With Celtic Jazz Collective
Aislinn (A Vision) (Mapleshade, 2001)