Marcus Mitchell Presents Ashlei Peoples - Emerging Artist Mondays

About

Ashlei Peoples is a classically trained pianist, keyboardist, and music director celebrated for her soulful artistry across jazz, R&B, gospel, pop, and musical theatre. She performed with Calum Scott in the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and with the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra alongside Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Raul Midón. Ashlei has also shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Musiq Soulchild, Jon B, Meli'sa Morgan, and Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra, in addition to performances with the DC Strings Orchestra, Bela Dona, and the Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band. Recent highlights include serving as keyboardist for Musiq Soulchild in concert in New York, pianist for Noel Wippler at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, performing with Mac Royals at The Delancey in New York, and appearing at So & So's Piano Bar in Manhattan. Known for her expressive musicianship, technical excellence, and dynamic stage presence, Ashlei continues to establish herself as one of today's rising keyboardists, bringing a distinctive blend of classical training, jazz sophistication, gospel roots, and soulful expression to every performance.