Peter "JR" Wasilewski


Peter "JR" Wasilewski, born May 27, 1976 in Wallingford, Connecticut, is the saxophonist for American ska punk band Less Than Jake, and former saxophonist of Connecticut ska bands JC Superska and Spring Heeled Jack.

Early bands

Wasilewski, a Connecticut native, had his beginnings in the band JC Superska before joining New Haven third wave ska band, Spring Heeled Jack. He played tenor saxophone and provided additional vocals up until their breakup in 2000.

Less Than Jake

After the breakup of Spring Heeled Jack, Wasilewski replaced Less Than Jake saxophonist Derron Nuhfer soon after the band's release of Borders and Boundaries in 2000. To avoid potential confusion with having two people named Pete within the band, trombonist Pete Anna being the second, Wasilewski was nicknamed "JR" or Pete Junior. The nickname stuck despite the departure of Pete Anna after the 2001 Warped Tour. The first Less Than Jake album Wasilewski appeared on was 2003's Anthem. He also provides backing vocals, both live and when recording.

Discography

JC Superska
Spring Heeled Jack
Less Than Jake
The Amazing Royal Crowns
Ann Beretta
Bonnie McKee
The Mountain Movers
Billy Reese Peters
Reel Big Fish
The Interrupters
Ice Nine Kills