Jeremy Pelt (born November 4, 1976, in California) is a New York-based jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader who has recorded over 26 albums as a leader, primarily for HighNote Records. He trained at Berklee College of Music and built his reputation through the Mingus Big Band before going on to collaborate with Ravi Coltrane, Roy Hargrove, Cedar Walton, and Cassandra Wilson, among others. JazzTimes has called him a "technical marvel," and the Jazz Journalists Association named him Trumpeter of the Year in 2023. His recent output - Woven (2025) and Our Community Will Not Be Erased (2026) - shows a voice that moves freely between hard bop, electronics, and post-bop lyricism.
Pelt released Our Community Will Not Be Erased (HighNote) on February 27, 2026, recorded at Van Gelder Studio with Orrin Evans, Buster Williams, and Lenny White.
Pelt performed at the Exit Zero Jazz Festival in Cape May with his quintet featuring vibraphonist Jalen Baker, guitarist Misha Mendelenko, bassist Leighton Hurrell, and drummer Jared Spears.
Bimhuis TV released a new concert video of Jeremy Pelt Quartet, described as presenting a "politically charged album."
Pelt released Woven (HighNote, February 7, 2025), his 25th album as a leader, blending post-bop with electronic synthesized textures.
The Jazz Journalists Association named Pelt Trumpeter of the Year at its 28th annual Jazz Awards.
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American trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and his quartet perform jazz at Berlin's Zig Zag Jazz Club.
American trumpeter Jeremy Pelt brings his Golden Jubilee Tour to Warsaw, celebrating his 50th birthday. Concert at Klub Jassmine.