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Piers Lawrence

Piers Lawrence is a soulful, bluesy, San Diego, CA based, straight-ahead jazz guitarist.

About Me

Piers Lawrence, a soulful jazz guitarist and gifted songwriter, has been enchanting audiences from his San Diego, California base since 2022. He's not just a musician; he's the visionary founder of Jazz Net Media Inc., an independent record label, and media company, renowned for producing his globally celebrated CD, “Stolen Moments.”

The PIERS LAWRENCE QUARTET, under Piers's artistic leadership, graces stages across the nation's most prestigious venues, from the iconic Iridium NYC and the legendary Minton's Playhouse to the opulent Plaza Hotel NYC and the charming Seaport Village in San Diego. Whether in intimate settings like Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar or grand stages like One Paseo in Del Mar, CA, Piers Lawrence's guitar melodies are a testament to his soulful artistry.

Piers's musical prowess extends beyond the stage, with a client roster that includes corporate titans like Dow Jones, Billboard Magazine, IBM, Cisco Systems, creative stalwarts like Young & Rubicam, and global institutions such as the United Nations and the Bryant Park Jazz Festival.

Born in the heart of Manhattan and raised between San Francisco and Geneva, Switzerland, Piers honed his craft at the prestigious Conservatoire de Musique de Lausanne, studying Guitar and Composition. He's journeyed through the world of jazz, sharing stages with legends like Barry Galbraith and Ted Dunbar, and lending his talents to Broadway shows like “Guys and Dolls,” “Dancin',” and “Hubie.”

Piers Lawrence's illustrious career features collaborations with iconic musicians like Wilson Pickett, Esther Phillips, and Phyllis Hyman, alongside performances and recordings with an array of luminaries including Narada Michael Walden, Sammy Figueroa, Jerry Garcia, and Tommy Flannigan.

To bring the magic of Piers Lawrence's soulful jazz to your local or international venue, corporate event, or jazz festival, please contact us at 646-341-2600 or [email protected].