Peter Welker one of Petaluma's best-known musicians passed away January 12, 2022.

Peter Welker, a longtime Petaluma resident and one of its best-known musicians, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, in Arizona after a brief illness. He was 79.
A composer, arranger, bandleader and trumpet player, Welker was primarily a jazz musician, but was equally adept at rock ’n’ roll, R&B, and other genres. He had been a member and founder of several bands and recorded multiple CDs over the last 40 years.
“Petaluma has lost a beautiful bright light,” wrote Petaluma Downtown Association Executive Director Marie McCusker. “He lit up our community in the best of ways.”
“Peter was a gem in this community,” wrote Diane Emery Hole. “Always supporting the youthful musicians and bands. He was always warm and helpful and very generous. A bright light is extinguished.”
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Loving this interview and uncut Applebox session of Peter's live band playing the Petaluma River! (the river has heard his band from multiple shores over the decades!)