Pete Perignon is a Latin Grammy-winning bandleader, musical director, and master percussionist. He is also the son of legendary salsa bandleader Don Perignon. In addition to leading his own band, he has worked as both a session player and musical director for many artists, including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Yandel, the Johnny Rivera Orchestra, and Victor Manuelle.
Perignon was born in Carolin, Puerto Rico. While he obviously received ample musical training at home, he began a formal musical education at age seven at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. At age ten he attended th...