Says Shelagh Rogers, of CBC Radio One: "I was electrified the first time I heard [them]...I love the fact that three people so young have such a mature and sophisticated approach to the music which they so clearly enjoy. They are a national treasure."
The Peters Drury Quartet is Graeme Peters, drums; Caroline Drury, vocals; Luis Giraldo, piano and vocals; and Rick Kilburn, bass. Originally formed in Whitehorse, they are considered one of the Yukon's greatest cultural exports. They have competed in Canada on the local, regional and national level, garnering much praise for their innovative approach to vocal jazz, and are proud to act as Celebrity Spokespersons for the UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network (ASPnet). Their sound is comparable to a big band in miniature - swing with a compact instrumentation. Their repertoire consists of original songs and original arrangements of jazz standards, approaching historical jazz through a variety of influences such as hip-hop and funk. The group works collaboratively with equal input from all members. Dubbed "Yukon Gold... a jazz gem from Whitehorse" by the Toronto Star, the Peters Drury Quartet appeals to a broad audience - from seasoned jazzers to new jazz listeners, from youth to seniors.
Original member, Jesse Peters, left the group at the end of 2003 to pursue other projects.