Minneapolis-based saxophonist Peter Vircks is known for his distinctive and idiosyncratic sound 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". 

He co-founded the celebrated electric jazz group Moveable Feast and leads both Midnight Love and the Peter Vircks Quartet. He also co-wrote and toured internationally with Rhythmic Circus Productions’ award winning Off-Broadway show Feet Don't Fail Me Now!. A sampling of other performance highlights place him with St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars (featuring members of the Revolution, The Time and NPG), Yohannes Tona's band & Dibekulu, the legendary Dr. Mambo's Combo, the BZ3 Organ Trio, Dream Girl's star Jennifer Holiday's band, The Voice's Jesse Larson & MPLS, bassist Don Boyette, Funkytown singer Cynthia Johnson, Eric Gravatte's Source Code, 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, Davina & The Vagabonds and Brandon Commodore's NRG.

Peter's work is featured on over 60 albums, including his own 2014 release "What You Believe Is True" which earned a place in Minnesota Public Radio's top ten jazz favorites that year. He is an American Composers Forum ​Subito  grant recipient and recently he was featured on "Ijo La Wa O", winner of the 2024 Mark Award: World / International Track Of The Year written by Brandon Commodore and Adetoyebi Adebanjo Adedipe. He'd also recently joined Rhythm Street Movement for their holiday tours and Storyboard Experience educational immersive.