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Peter Clark Erskine (born June 5, 1954) is an American jazz drummer who was a member of the jazz fusion groups Weather Report and Steps Ahead.
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Peter Erskine has played the drums since the age of four and is known for his versatility and love of working in different musical contexts. He appears on 700 albums and film scores, and has won two Grammy Awards, plus an Honorary Doctorate from the Berklee School of Music (1992).
Peter Erskine was born Somers Point NJ 5 June, 1954. He began playing the drums at the age of four, and has now been at the forefront of world-class jazz ensembles for over thirty years. His first major professional work was with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, which he joined in 1972.
Explore the diverse musical career of Peter Erskine, a versatile drummer who has played with Stan Kenton, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, ECM, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Barbra Streisand and more. Search and sort by year, album, artist and role in the table below.
Year (click Here To View All Titles In ...AlbumArtistPeter's Role2022Live in ItalyThe Peter Erskine TrioDrums, Producer2021Songs From HomeLiz Gillies & Seth MacFarlaneDrums2021Accidental AugustAnne HillsDrums, Percussion2021Cartoon BeBopDan BonsantiDrumsMay 28, 2024 · Learn about Peter Erskine, a versatile and award-winning drummer who has played with Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Diana Krall and many others. Explore his biography, discography, videos, photos and books on All About Jazz.
Peter has been voted Best Jazz Drummer ten times by the readers of Modern Drummer magazine and was elected to the magazine’s Hall of Fame in 2017. He has won two Grammy Awards and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the Berklee College of Music in 1992.
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