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Peter Erskine
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Drummers · b. 1954

Peter Erskine

American musician

Born
5 June 1954
Somers Point
Country
United States
Active
1972–
Record labels
ECM Records, Contemporary Records
Discography
24 albums

Biography

Peter Erskine is a jazz musician who plays drum kit. Peter Erskine was born on 5 June 1954 in Somers Point. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records and Contemporary Records. The discography here lists 24 albums, from “Transition” (1986) to “Peregrine” (2026). Honours include honorary degree.

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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Discography

Studio and live albums

Transition 1986
Aurora 1989
Peter Erskine 1991
Sweet Soul 1991
Motion Poet 1993
You Never Know 1993
Time Being 1994
From Kenton to Now 1995
History of the Drum 1995
As It Is 1996
Juni 1999
E_L_B 2001
Badlands 2002
Side Man Blue 2007
Dream Flight 2008
The Trio “Live” at Charlie O’s 2009 · Live
The Interlochen Concert 2010
Dr. Um 2015
Second Opinion 2016
The Music Of Bronislaw Kaper 2016
On Call 2018
Live in Italy 2022 · Live
Vienna to Hollywood: Impressions of E.W. Korngold & Max Steiner 2025
Peregrine 2026

Also plays on

Albums where Peter Erskine is credited as a sideman

1979 Mingus — Joni Mitchell drums (drum set)
2001 Christmas Memories — Barbra Streisand drums (drum set)
2014 Partners — Barbra Streisand drums (drum set)

Member of

Weather Report 1970– · American jazz fusion band of the 1970s and early 1980s Steps Ahead 1979– · American musical group; jazz fusion group

Awards

  • honorary degree

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Peter Erskine play?

Peter Erskine is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Peter Erskine born?

Peter Erskine was born 5 June 1954 in Somers Point.

What are Peter Erskine's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Transition (1986), Aurora (1989), Peter Erskine (1991), Sweet Soul (1991) and Motion Poet (1993).

External links

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