Peter Farmer (1941-Present)

Introduction
Peter Russell Farmer is a composer living in Boston Massachusetts. He has degrees from Boston Conservatory and University of Minnesota. He taught music theory/composition at Berklee College of Music and Lowell State University. He began playing jazz trumpet and saxophone in his teens and still teaches saxophone lessons at Roger Williams University today. His primary job currently is as a composer and copyist.

Works
In 2012, his  Ragout for Four  was commissioned, premiered, and recorded by the SOLI Chamber Ensemble. This work was released in 2014 on New Dynamic Records.

Comparisons
His music has elements of all different styles, but it feels very influenced by jazz. I would compare his compositions to the improvisation of jazz music and also a lot of his pieces feel like they could be film scores.

Observations
His composing shows his interest in the improvisational side of jazz. His melodies are all very pleasing to the ear, either trained or untrained.