PETER ERSKINE
Fusion / Post-Fusion Contemporary / Post Bop / Hard Bop / Big Band • United States
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Peter Erskine (born June 5, 1954) is a jazz drummer.
He was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, USA. He began playing the drums at the age of four. His professional career started in 1972 when he joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra. After three years with Kenton he joined Maynard Ferguson for two years. In 1978 he joined Weather Report, joining the legendary Jaco Pastorius to form a formidable rhythm section. After fours years and five albums with Weather Report he joined Steps Ahead.
Erskine has enjoyed a long and successful career as a session drummer, recording and touring with many top jazz and rock artists, including Steely Dan. He also releases very influential teaching, both in his excellent books as in videos and DVDs, even online.
His music-style spanning talent also features on Kate Bush's 2005 album Aerial, where Erskine teams with bass player Eberhard Weber. Diana Krall, Eliane
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3.83 |
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Time Being
Post-Fusion Contemporary
1994
4.00 |
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Juni
Post-Fusion Contemporary
1999
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Joy Luck
Post-Fusion Contemporary
2011
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Dr. Um
Fusion
2016
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