Peter Erskine: Jazz Musician in New York

About Peter Erskine

Peter Erskine is an American jazz drummer whose career bridges straight-ahead playing and the electric edge of fusion. He is widely known for his work with Weather Report and Steps Ahead, projects that sharpened his sense of color, time, and ensemble dynamics. In New York City, he appears at the Village Vanguard, including in trio settings with pianist Fred Hersch and bassist Drew Gress. His drumming favors detail and restraint, building momentum through touch rather than volume.