Seattle saxophonist and composer Peter Daniel has stepped confidently into the solo spotlight with his new single “Come Back Together,” a stirring, gospel-tinged groove released June 6 via Music Factory Records. Known for his collaborations with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Father John Misty, ODESZA, and Seattle-based funk favorites The True Loves and Polyrhythmics, Daniel has built a career as a versatile, soul-centered musician. With this new release, he channels that experience into a track that’s as emotionally resonant as it is musically rich.
“Come Back Together” isn’t just a song—it’s a statement. It’s a heartfelt plea for reconnection in an era marked by distance and disconnection. “We’ve all been living in fragments,” Daniel explains. “This piece calls us back to center—individually and together.” That theme pulses through the music like a second heartbeat, driven by a steady backbeat and layered with lush, spiritual energy.
The track is powered by a top-tier ensemble of Pacific Northwest talent:
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Peter Daniel – saxophone
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RL Heyer – guitar
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Joe Doria – Hammond organ
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Xavier Lecouturier – drums
Together, this quartet breathes deep soul into every bar. The saxophone leads with a rich, singing tone—Daniel’s voice through the horn is confident but never showy. RL Heyer’s guitar work adds a subtle grit and warmth, Joe Doria’s Hammond organ swells with gospel drama, and Xavier Lecouturier locks everything into place with his tight, expressive drumming. The chemistry is evident, and the groove is deep.
There’s a cinematic quality to the piece—it unfolds like a sunrise, grounded in the earth but reaching upward, with each musician contributing to a bigger vision. It’s reminiscent of Kamasi Washington’s spiritual jazz journeys, with shades of Maceo Parker’s funk and Roy Hargrove’s soul-forward compositions. But Daniel’s sound is his own: intimate, grounded, and purposeful.
“Come Back Together” is the third single from Daniel’s upcoming debut album, Quartets, out June 20. The full project features ten original compositions, each recorded with a different rhythm section from Seattle’s vibrant jazz-funk community. It’s not just a creative concept—it’s a celebration of longstanding musical friendships, many of which have been years in the making.
Previous singles “Take A Little Chance” and “Miles Around” hinted at the album’s range and soulfulness, but “Come Back Together” may be its emotional centerpiece. It hits that rare sweet spot where craft meets connection—where the music grooves hard but says something bigger.
Recorded under the Music Factory Records imprint—founded by guitarist and producer Ari Joshua—the track benefits from a commitment to authenticity in tone and feel. There’s a vintage warmth in the production, with analog textures and live energy that avoid the polish of overproduction. Instead, it feels like a session pulled straight from the floor of a classic jazz club—raw, real, and deeply human.
“Come Back Together” is not just another jazz-funk single—it’s a soulful testament to what music can do when it aims for the heart. Peter Daniel and his collaborators deliver something special here: a track that grooves with purpose, preaches without preaching, and invites listeners not just to move, but to heal.
This song—and the full Quartets project—deserves your attention. It’s an offering of rhythm and reflection, joy and truth, rooted in community and uplift. If this is your first time hearing Peter Daniel, it won’t be your last.
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