Peter Jacobson, Cello
Peter Jacobson is an American cellist, producer, songwriter-singer, chamber musician, teacher, and father. In 2013 he won a Grammy for Best Latin Rock Alternative or Urban Album as a member of the group Quetzal. After more than a decade performing as the cellist for Pasadena's Southwest Chamber Music, he began to focus on original musi
Peter Jacobson is an American cellist, producer, songwriter-singer, chamber musician, teacher, and father. In 2013 he won a Grammy for Best Latin Rock Alternative or Urban Album as a member of the group Quetzal. After more than a decade performing as the cellist for Pasadena's Southwest Chamber Music, he began to focus on original music. Companies like Nike and Target have licensed his compositions. Peter has composed / recorded for artists including Kendrick Lamar, Logic, Dr. Dre, Juicy J, and he frequently plays in the San Diego Symphony. In 2025 he performed with Lady Gaga in front of more than 2 million people in Rio De Janeiro. He has been a soloist with Kamasi Washington and the West Coast Get Down, and has toured the world with Rhye. His solo cello can be heard in film and television, including The Walking Dead, Motherland, The Twighlight Zone, Outlander, and many others. Find his recent releases on all platforms, including solo Bach Cello Suites, and his album Wildlife Eats Billionaires (released under the moniker Hellacello.)