He makes it look so easy...phenomenal talent and inspiration.
Peter Erskine
Drummer: Peter Erskine
Main Style: Jazz
Main Bands: Steely Dan, Weather Report
Brief Summary: Peter Erskine, born June 5th, 1954 is an American jazz drummer and composer. He's enjoyed a long and successful career as a session drummer, recording and touring with many famous jazz and rock artists and produces teaching materials, such as books, videos, and online content.
Other Facts: His playing style qualities may be the reason for his very wide use as a session drummer in musical settings of great variety. Hence he could also be labeled as an "all-around drummer", in terms of musical styles he is capable of playing with skill.
He makes it look so easy...phenomenal talent and inspiration.
Last edited by Olimpass; 02-08-2012 at 09:14 PM.
Peter's the man! I love his feel and approach to drumming, he can conduct an orchestra all by himself with those sticks of his.
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I love the improvisation video every time I watch it.... great groove, improvisation, feel!! I've always loved his drumming!
-Tama Granstar II (12x11, 16x16, 22x16)
-Yamaha 7000 Series (12x8, 13x9, 16x16 22x18)
-Crush Sublime E3 (12x8, 16x14, 24x17)
-Pearl Mixed Series kit (8x7, 10x8, 15x13, 20x14)
-Brady Jarrah Ply 8x14
-HHG Purpleheart/Cherry Stave 7x14
-HHG Red Birch Stave 7x14
-Pearl Masters MCX 5.5x14
-Pearl Steel (Pre-Sensitone) 6.5x14
-Pearl Vintage Professional Series 6.5x14
-Tama Imperialstar Seamless Steel 6.5x14
-Tama Soundworks Maple 6.5x14
-Premier (African Mahogany with Beech Re-rings) 8x14
-Remo Bravo II 5.5x14
-OCDP Maple 6x14
-Crush Aluminum 5.5x14
-Crush 10 ply Maple 6x14
-Trixon Birch 5.5x14
-Wuhan Traditional Cymbals
-Paiste 2002, 602,
peter is fond of saying
"drums dictate my solos"...
keeps da creative juices flowing...
I have learned much from him
& proud to call him a phriend
"FEEL DA GROOVE & PLAY IT FORWARD..."
"BEAUTY IS IN THE EARS OF THE BEHOLDER ,
ENJOY IT ALL,,, MY BROTHERS & SISTERS"
COMMANDER & CHIEPH OF
"PHROGGE'S AQUARIAN ARMY"
LEGEND IN MY OWN MIND
& FORCE BEHIND DA
"PHX AZ LEGEND OF DA ZYDECO GROOVE VEST"
(AND OTHER TOYZ) INCLUDING PIZZABOX SNARE DRUM
IT'S ALL ABOUT DA SHOW !!!!!
love his playing on this record and in this song particularly.
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