Annette Peacock

American composer, singer and songwriter known for blending jazz, electronics and avant-garde approaches. Early adopter of Moog-based voice processing; recorded albums including I’m The One, X-Dreams and An Acrobat's Heart. Collaborated with and was associated with key figures in jazz and experimental music.

Worked with or associated (per reviews) with Paul Bley and Gary Peacock; was reportedly gifted an early Moog prototype; David Bowie offered studio use and proposed collaboration which she declined; Brian Eno reportedly offered to produce X-Dreams (per reviews); reviews mention associations or collaborations with Charlie Mingus, Timothy Leary, LeRoy Jones, Allen Ginsberg, Robert Wyatt, Stockhausen and references to Salvador Dalí.

Three DeBaser reviews examine Annette Peacock's work across X-Dreams, I’m The One and An Acrobat's Heart, highlighting her mix of jazz, electronics and avant-garde approaches. Reviewers note her early use of Moog processing, bold lyrical themes about gender and relationships, and high-profile associations. The pieces praise her uniqueness, production choices, and emotive range.

For:Listeners of avant-garde jazz/electronic music, fans of experimental singer-songwriters, readers interested in gender-themed songwriting.