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Peter Erskine (born June 5, 1954) is an American jazz drummer and composer. Erskine has recorded and toured with many famous jazz and rock artists, including Steely Dan, Weather Report, Steps Ahead and Kate Bush. Erskine also produces teaching materials, such as books, videos, and online content.
He lives in Los Angeles.
Erskine was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S. He began playing the drums at the age of four. He graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, then studied percussion at Indiana University.
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 Jaco Pastorius in the rhythm section. After four years and five albums with Weather Report and the Jaco Pastorius big band Word of Mouth, he joined Steps Ahead. His big band recordings with the Bob Mintzer Big Band are modern big band jazz/funk performances studied by many students of drums and drumming.
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Peter Erskine, Rita Marcotulli, Palle Danielsson - For Jupiter - Live @ Blue Note Milano
Peter Erskine - Will Lee & The Buddy Rich Big Band: Buddy Rich Memorial Concert
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Peter Erskine: A FINE SWING TUNE - Master at work ...more Videos here at DRUMMERWORLD: http://www.drummerworld.com
Join world-renowned drummer Peter Erskine and his Grammy nominated band Dr. Um during the recording of their new album Second Opinion. Widely known for his drumming with Weather Report, Peter Erskine shares his love of jazz as well as some anecdotes from his rich musical history while Sweetwater Studios' Mark Hornsby discusses how the album was recorded. John Beasley - keys Bob Sheppard - saxophone Benjamin Shepherd - bass Purchase your copy of the album here: https://petererskine.com/store/products/dr-um-band-second-opinion/
Peter Erskine drum solo on TAMA STAR Bubinga drum kit
Get a free 30-day trial of Drumeo Edge: - http://drumeo.com/trial In this lesson, we had the enormous pleasure to welcome Peter Erskine to the Drumeo studios. Yes, you read that right... Peter Erskine! Peter is a two time Grammy Award winning drummer that has played with Weather Report, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan (just to name a few). He's recorded on over 600 albums and been touring as a professional drummer for years. In this lesson, he talks about basic brush technique, and how you can apply this to many different styles of music. We know you'll really enjoy it! Find out more about Peter's apps here: - http://www.petererskine.com/ios-apps.html Follow Peter on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PeterErskineDrummer Special thanks too all of Peter's endorsers: -...
"For Jupiter" performed by Trio M/E/D feat. Peter Erskine, Rita Marcotulli, Palle Danielsson Blue Note Milano 26-07-2015 Peter Erskine drums Rita Marcotulli piano Palle Danielsson doublebass Check Out the Blue Note Calendar! http://www.bluenotemilano.com/ Filmed and Edited By http://www.kondoo.it/ Audio By http://www.zoranmatejevic.com/
Peter Erskine - Will Lee & The Buddy Rich Big Band: Buddy Rich Memorial Concert More Videos here at DRUMMERWORLD: http://www.drummerworld.com
Bob Mintzer's brilliant composition and chart "Ellis Island" from the Big Band Essentials play-along app, minus drums with drumming performed here by Peter Erskine recorded in is home studio. Featuring his Tama Star kit and new Zildjian Flash Splash cymbals, etc.!
Peter, Lee and Larry in a rare appearance together at Jazz Alley in Seattle, doing what they do best. Filmed 8/25/2013.
"For Jupiter" performed by Trio M/E/D feat. Peter Erskine, Rita Marcotulli, Palle Danielsson Blue Note Milano 26-07-2015 Peter Erskine drums Rita Marcotulli piano Palle Danielsson doublebass Check Out the Blue Note Calendar! http://www.bluenotemilano.com/ Filmed and Edited By http://www.kondoo.it/ Audio By http://www.zoranmatejevic.com/
Peter Erskine - Will Lee & The Buddy Rich Big Band: Buddy Rich Memorial Concert More Videos here at DRUMMERWORLD: http://www.drummerworld.com
Peter Erskine (drms) Vardan Ovsepian (pno) Damian Erskine (bs) playing "Every Tomorrow" (by Vardan Ovsepian) from the album, "Joy Luck". Joy Luck now available at fuzzymusic.com or most places music is sold. Video taped in Santa Monica, CA by Janek Gwizdala in 2011. Recorded at Puck Productions
http://bit.ly/PeterErskine_Feature_Issue8 Peter Erskine Drum solo live on stage with the Tyler Williams trio band. Check out more live performances of the band and watch our in depth interview with Peter Erskine in our latest Free issue of iDrum Magazine. The Free online drum magazine for drummers the world over! Peter Erskine interview with Jamie Borden for Issue 8 of iDrum Magazine! Subscribe for free to iDrum Magazine by heading to; http://www.idrummag.com
Join world-renowned drummer Peter Erskine and his Grammy nominated band Dr. Um during the recording of their new album Second Opinion. Widely known for his drumming with Weather Report, Peter Erskine shares his love of jazz as well as some anecdotes from his rich musical history while Sweetwater Studios' Mark Hornsby discusses how the album was recorded. John Beasley - keys Bob Sheppard - saxophone Benjamin Shepherd - bass Purchase your copy of the album here: https://petererskine.com/store/products/dr-um-band-second-opinion/
Get a free 30-day trial of Drumeo Edge: - http://drumeo.com/trial In this lesson, we had the enormous pleasure to welcome Peter Erskine to the Drumeo studios. Yes, you read that right... Peter Erskine! Peter is a two time Grammy Award winning drummer that has played with Weather Report, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan (just to name a few). He's recorded on over 600 albums and been touring as a professional drummer for years. In this lesson, he talks about basic brush technique, and how you can apply this to many different styles of music. We know you'll really enjoy it! Find out more about Peter's apps here: - http://www.petererskine.com/ios-apps.html Follow Peter on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PeterErskineDrummer Special thanks too all of Peter's endorsers: -...
NYU Steinhardt Jazz Interview Series from Southern California. Dr. David Schroeder interviews the legendary drummer Peter Erskine on his amazing musical journey. Topics include Peter's work with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Weather Report, Steps Ahead and much more.
http://barkofink.blogspot.fr/ (Sun Jazz Radio) Autumn 00:00 Reunion 04:26 Origin 09:43 Will You say Will 16:16 House On The Hill 21:12 Panama 26:54 Chairs & Children 32:33 Wasn't Always Easy 38:30 The Chief 43:39 Tiempos Felice(Happy Times) 47:58 Quick & Running 52:13 gary burton (v,mba) pat metheny (g) mitch forman (p,kbs) will lee (b) peter erskine (dms) 1990 grp records
From the 1980's American TV show 'Jazzvisions' McCoy Tyner, Stanley Clarke and Peter Eskine perform as a trio then are joined by pianoist/host Roger Kellaway for piano duet on the following two numbers.
01. Islands - Mike Mainieri. 02. Pools - Don Grolnick. 03. Skyward Bound - Mike Mainieri. 04. Northern Cross - Peter Erskine. 05. Loxodrome - Eddie Gomez. 06. Sarah's Touch - Mike Mainieri. 07. Duo - Mike Mainieri. 08. Both Sides Of The Coin - Michael Brecker. Michael Brecker (Tenor sax) Mike Mainieri (Vibes) Eliane Elias (Piano) Eddie Gomez (Bass) Peter Erskine (Drums)
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=irmachannel1 http://apple.co/1RTUkFh Paolo Di Sabatino, Peter Erskine, Janek Gwizdala – Trace Elements The new project of Paolo Di Sabatino sees him in the company of two of the most important musicians of the jazz world. Peter Erskine, American drummer who has played with all the greatest in addition to having played for five years in the legendary Weather Report, and Janek Gwizdala, English bassist and producer established in New York that is one of the new reality in modern jazz that is contaminated with other contemporary musical reality. Bonus track, a beautiful piece Jazz Lounge with the voice the wonderful Kelly Joyce! Il nuovo progetto di Paolo Di Sabatino lo vede in compagnia di due dei musicisti più importanti del panorama ...
NYU Steinhardt Jazz Interview Series from Southern California. Dr. David Schroeder interviews the legendary drummer Peter Erskine on his amazing musical journey. Topics include Peter's work with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Weather Report, Steps Ahead and much more.
Mitch Gallagher sits down with drummer/educator Peter Erskine, widely known for his drumming with Weather Report. Peter talks about his gear, how he got started playing music, and more. http://www.sweetwater.com/ The Sweetwater Minute, Vol. 362
Hip-BoneMusic's monthly interview series, "Bone2Pick" . September 2012: Michael Davis interviews Peter Erskine, Part 1. http://www.hip-bonemusic.com
The Sessions Panel shares music industry knowledge to musicians across the country! Includes Entertainment Law, Marketing, Networking, Artist Relations & Motivational skills and experiences from professionals and experts who have been "on the road" and are successful in the industry.
Drummer Peter Erskine talks about his approach to teaching jazz at USC. Erskine talks about the challenges of mixing formal education with informal on-the-bandstand learning. This video interview was done for JazzTimes during the 2015 Cruise, on which Erskine was performing as an "All-Star" with various configurations. Interview by Irene Lee. Video by Lee Mergner. For more information about Erskine, go to www.petererskine.com For more information about The Jazz Cruise, go to www.thejazzcruise.com For more information about JazzTimes, go to www.jazztimes.com
Ever wonder how drummer Peter Erskine joined the 1970's Jazz Fusion super group Weather Report? Watch as the Jazzcat LeRoy Downs finds out in this quick interview. Want more, Subscribe to the All Music Television Digital Network.
Welcome to another conversation in the Neon Jazz interview series with legendary drummer and jazz veteran Peter Erksine .. He had a very rare break from life on the road to speak with Neon Jazz about what has been going on lately from his home base in Southern California .. Originally from New Jersey, Peter moved on to etch an impressive career since 1972 when he began playing in the Stan Kenton Orchestra, from there he has played with a wide range of musicians like Maynard Ferguson to Steely Dan and was an important part of the Weather Report .. He loves drums, has accumulated much wisdom over the years and is very much worth getting to know some more .. Neon Jazz is a radio program airing since 2011. Hosted by Joe Dimino and Engineered by John Christoper in Kansas City, Missouri giving...
In this wide ranging interview, drumming legend Peter Erskine talks about his days with Stan Kenton, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, his new album "Dr. Um," teaching at USC, his Artist Works video lessons and much more.
Peter Erskine sits for a DN interview while attending the JEN conference in New Orleans. He holds down a full time teaching position at the respected USC Thornton School of Music in Los Angeles and maintains a very active touring and recording presence. We discuss his musical concepts and approach to communicating them as we take an in-depth look at the present state and future possibilities of Jazz eduction.
Peter Erskine: A FINE SWING TUNE - Master at work ...more Videos here at DRUMMERWORLD: http://www.drummerworld.com
Join world-renowned drummer Peter Erskine and his Grammy nominated band Dr. Um during the recording of their new album Second Opinion. Widely known for his drumming with Weather Report, Peter Erskine shares his love of jazz as well as some anecdotes from his rich musical history while Sweetwater Studios' Mark Hornsby discusses how the album was recorded. John Beasley - keys Bob Sheppard - saxophone Benjamin Shepherd - bass Purchase your copy of the album here: https://petererskine.com/store/products/dr-um-band-second-opinion/
Peter Erskine drum solo on TAMA STAR Bubinga drum kit
Get a free 30-day trial of Drumeo Edge: - http://drumeo.com/trial In this lesson, we had the enormous pleasure to welcome Peter Erskine to the Drumeo studios. Yes, you read that right... Peter Erskine! Peter is a two time Grammy Award winning drummer that has played with Weather Report, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan (just to name a few). He's recorded on over 600 albums and been touring as a professional drummer for years. In this lesson, he talks about basic brush technique, and how you can apply this to many different styles of music. We know you'll really enjoy it! Find out more about Peter's apps here: - http://www.petererskine.com/ios-apps.html Follow Peter on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PeterErskineDrummer Special thanks too all of Peter's endorsers: -...
"For Jupiter" performed by Trio M/E/D feat. Peter Erskine, Rita Marcotulli, Palle Danielsson Blue Note Milano 26-07-2015 Peter Erskine drums Rita Marcotulli piano Palle Danielsson doublebass Check Out the Blue Note Calendar! http://www.bluenotemilano.com/ Filmed and Edited By http://www.kondoo.it/ Audio By http://www.zoranmatejevic.com/
Peter Erskine - Will Lee & The Buddy Rich Big Band: Buddy Rich Memorial Concert More Videos here at DRUMMERWORLD: http://www.drummerworld.com
Bob Mintzer's brilliant composition and chart "Ellis Island" from the Big Band Essentials play-along app, minus drums with drumming performed here by Peter Erskine recorded in is home studio. Featuring his Tama Star kit and new Zildjian Flash Splash cymbals, etc.!
Join world-renowned drummer Peter Erskine and his Grammy nominated band Dr. Um during the recording of their new album Second Opinion. Widely known for his drumming with Weather Report, Peter Erskine shares his love of jazz as well as some anecdotes from his rich musical history while Sweetwater Studios' Mark Hornsby discusses how the album was recorded. John Beasley - keys Bob Sheppard - saxophone Benjamin Shepherd - bass Purchase your copy of the album here: https://petererskine.com/store/products/dr-um-band-second-opinion/
Get a free 30-day trial of Drumeo Edge: - http://drumeo.com/trial In this lesson, we had the enormous pleasure to welcome Peter Erskine to the Drumeo studios. Yes, you read that right... Peter Erskine! Peter is a two time Grammy Award winning drummer that has played with Weather Report, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan (just to name a few). He's recorded on over 600 albums and been touring as a professional drummer for years. In this lesson, he talks about basic brush technique, and how you can apply this to many different styles of music. We know you'll really enjoy it! Find out more about Peter's apps here: - http://www.petererskine.com/ios-apps.html Follow Peter on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/PeterErskineDrummer Special thanks too all of Peter's endorsers: -...
NYU Steinhardt Jazz Interview Series from Southern California. Dr. David Schroeder interviews the legendary drummer Peter Erskine on his amazing musical journey. Topics include Peter's work with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Weather Report, Steps Ahead and much more.
http://barkofink.blogspot.fr/ (Sun Jazz Radio) Autumn 00:00 Reunion 04:26 Origin 09:43 Will You say Will 16:16 House On The Hill 21:12 Panama 26:54 Chairs & Children 32:33 Wasn't Always Easy 38:30 The Chief 43:39 Tiempos Felice(Happy Times) 47:58 Quick & Running 52:13 gary burton (v,mba) pat metheny (g) mitch forman (p,kbs) will lee (b) peter erskine (dms) 1990 grp records
From the 1980's American TV show 'Jazzvisions' McCoy Tyner, Stanley Clarke and Peter Eskine perform as a trio then are joined by pianoist/host Roger Kellaway for piano duet on the following two numbers.
01. Islands - Mike Mainieri. 02. Pools - Don Grolnick. 03. Skyward Bound - Mike Mainieri. 04. Northern Cross - Peter Erskine. 05. Loxodrome - Eddie Gomez. 06. Sarah's Touch - Mike Mainieri. 07. Duo - Mike Mainieri. 08. Both Sides Of The Coin - Michael Brecker. Michael Brecker (Tenor sax) Mike Mainieri (Vibes) Eliane Elias (Piano) Eddie Gomez (Bass) Peter Erskine (Drums)
http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=irmachannel1 http://apple.co/1RTUkFh Paolo Di Sabatino, Peter Erskine, Janek Gwizdala – Trace Elements The new project of Paolo Di Sabatino sees him in the company of two of the most important musicians of the jazz world. Peter Erskine, American drummer who has played with all the greatest in addition to having played for five years in the legendary Weather Report, and Janek Gwizdala, English bassist and producer established in New York that is one of the new reality in modern jazz that is contaminated with other contemporary musical reality. Bonus track, a beautiful piece Jazz Lounge with the voice the wonderful Kelly Joyce! Il nuovo progetto di Paolo Di Sabatino lo vede in compagnia di due dei musicisti più importanti del panorama ...