He is a singer-songwriter, producer, arranger and keyboard
player born in Minnesota. His mother is a pianist and his other family
members include the singers Patty and Linda Peterson, the bass guitarist
Paul Peterson and the bass player Billy Peterson.Since 1987 he has been associated with the saxophone
player David Sanborn, he is currently his musical director, and he has also
been a keyboard player, producer and arranger for Prince and arranged and co-produced
his hit song "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World".As a writer and producer he is also
known for his work on the George Benson album That's Right.He has toured extensively
throughout his career and has also recorded with artists that include Anita
Baker, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Joel, Ben Sidran, Jimmy Buffet, Fine Young
Cannibals, Steve Miller Band (along with Billy Peterson), Jermaine Jackson,
Bruce Willis and John Mayer to name but a few.In his solo career he has released several albums with
the first one being Night Watch in 1989.He has also contributed songs to television shows.
