Peter Ashbourne CD (born 14 July 1950) is a Jamaican musician and composer who has worked in classical music, jazz, and popular forms such as reggae, sometimes with his group The Peter Ashbourne Affair and more recently with the jazz band Ashes.
[3] In 2012 he worked on Jamaica's 50th anniversary celebrations, acted as musical director of the popular Digicel Stars talent show and other major events, and conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at their two performances in Jamaica, which included performances of original music composed by Ashbourne.
[1][3] He played piano on Eric Donaldson's 1971 hit "Cherry Oh Baby", and provided string arrangements for Beres Hammond's 1976 album Soul Reggae.
[3] As a writer, arranger, and producer he has also worked with other popular musicians including Ernie Smith, Tarrus Riley, Cedric Brooks, and Burning Spear.
[3][4] In 2012 he was awarded the Order of Distinction - Commander Class (CD) by the Jamaican Government in recognition of his "dedicated and outstanding service to the development of many genres of music in Jamaica".