Shawn Pelton: Jazz Musician in New York

About Shawn Pelton

Shawn Pelton is a drummer working across rock and pop, often drawn into the blues-leaning side of New York’s club scene. At the Iridium, he has appeared in Les Paul Birthday Week lineups alongside guitarist Robben Ford and the Oz Noy Organ Trio, with organist Brian Charette. Pelton’s résumé also includes performances with Les Paul, Oz Noy, and Robben Ford in settings that move between groove-based backbeats and jazz-informed timekeeping. His playing favors precision and restraint over display.