Peter Erskine: drummer, composer, educator, author, producer, bandleader, ECM & Fuzzy Music recording artist (a short Biography)

Peter Erskine is best known for his versatility and ardent love of working in various musical settings. He began his career at the age of 18 with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, and has since played with such groups as Weather Report and Steps Ahead; the big bands of Maynard Ferguson, Bob Mintzer and Kenny Wheeler; ensembles such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Modern London Symphony and L.A. Philharmonic; Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, the Yellowjackets, Diana Krall, plus many other musicians, recording over 400 albums.

He leads his own trio which records for ECM and his own record label FUZZY MUSIC; he tours and teaches extensively, and has won numerous awards for his work, including a "Grammy," the Modern Drummer Reader Poll/Mainstream Jazz Drummer category (6 times), and an Honorary Doctor of Music degree from the Berklee School of Music.
His latest book is Vol. 1 of "Drumset Essentials," a book and CD trilogy being published by Alfred Music. Hudson Music has released his performance video "Peter Erskine Trio, Live at JazzBaltica" and Hal Leonard has published his acclaimed book "The Drum Perspective."
Peter was the soloist along with Evelyn Glennie at the world premiere of a new Double Concerto for Percussion composed by Mark-Anthony Turnage in London at the Proms, 2000 with Sir Andrew Davis conducting.
Peter·s website is petererskine.com, and his newest recording is "Badlands" with Alan Pasqua & Dave Carpenter.