Minneapolis-based saxophonist Peter Vircks is known for his distinctive and idiosyncratic musical style that melds contemporary innovation, deep-rooted traditions and, according to the late King of the Saint Paul poets Mike Finley, "Sumptuous playing, and a sweetness of tone that will cause you to melt all over everything". Co-founding the celebrated electric jazz group Moveable Feast and leading both Midnight Love and the Peter Vircks Quartet, he has left a mark on the Minnesota music scene.
Over his career, Peter has co-written and toured internationally with Rhythmic Circus Productions’ award winning Off-Broadway show Feet Don't Fail Me Now! and he's worked with many international, national, regional and local artists and groups. A sampling of those highlights place him with Dream Girl's star Jennifer Holiday's band, The Voice's Jesse Larson & MPLS, bassist Don Boyette, Funkytown singer Cynthia Johnson, bassist Anthony Cox, Star Search's Spencer Day, vocalist Bruce A. Henry, Togolese legend Jimi Hope, vocalist Ginger Commodore, CorVoce/Saint Paul Vocal Forum, American Idol's Reed Grimm, the legendary Dr. Mambo's Combo, St. Paul Peterson & The Minneapolis Funk Allstars, Yohannes Tona's Ethio-Jazz, BZ3 Organ Trio, Davina & The Vagabonds and Brandon Commodore's NRG.
Peter's work is featured on over 50 albums, including his own 2014 release "What You Believe Is True", which was made possible by a grant from the American Composers Forum and earned a place in Minnesota Public Radio's top ten jazz favorites that year. Recently, he was featured on "Ijo La Wa O", the 2024 Mark Award: World / International Track Of The Year written by Brandon Commodore and Adetoyebi Adebanjo Adedipe.