He was a terrific producer as well as Steely Dan-ist. His discography is comprised of 600 albums, so use the “search” and “sort” functionalities in the table below to explore! Peter is a versatile drummer who excels in many musical settings, from Stan Kenton to Weather Report to Steps Ahead to ECM to Steely Dan to Joni Mitchell to Barbra Streisand, etc. Trisha Yearwood, arranged by Vince Mendoza, Markus Berger ("Accidental Tourists" w Bob Magnusson), Soundtrack Album (on "A Place Called Slaughter Race" only, w/ SarahSilverman), Martina McBride, arranged by Pat Williams, Jason Hurwitz (composer), w Randy Kerber, Kevin Axt, Wagner Bergeron, Andy Martin, Bob Sheppard, et al, Peter Erskine (w/ Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Marty Ehrlich, et al), The Lounge Art Ensemble "Live at the Doo Bop" First Set, available, Bob Sheppard, Dave Carpenter, Peter Erskine, The Lounge Art Ensemble "Live at the Doo Bop" Second Set, available, Original Cast, Alan Mencken & Christopher Lennertz, Dr. Um (Warners Japan edition, w/ Bonus Track [duet w/ Jaco]), Alan Broadbent with the London Metropolitan Orchestra, Massimo Colombo feat. He has since recorded one solo project called The Window (JVC 2035-2), and has been touring with Kenny Loggins and Dan Fogelberg. © 2020 The Steely Dan Reader. Before Fame. 66 Year Olds. 1: Blue, XM: Watercolors - Blue [Circuit City Exclusive], Eric Vloeimans, John Taylor, Marc Johnson (1 track), Composer, Design, Drum, Drums, Liner Notes, Main Personnel, Photography, Primary Artist, Producer, Good Grief! I have an overwhelming feeling of gratitude that Walter and Donald gave me the chance to do this. It’s the whole release in the space between things. at the Raddison North Hotel, Worthington, Ohio. Hey, if it’s right … it’s right. Having never played on a Steely Dan studio album, is it hard to play up to what people expect from hearing the music on records? Getting to play them with Donald and Walter … they both have such a great sense of time. I love Rhythm Tech Eggz Shakers. What’s the highlight of the tour been so far? And they’re still very generous as far as big band leaders to let us do our thing. And the next thing I knew my wife called me up while I was working in Europe with my trio. I wouldn’t use the word picky. Peter Erskine Biography by Ron Wynn + Follow Artist. With the launch of Adult Entertainment, Jon now has five solo releases in his discography. Steely Dan Database. But right now, I feel like I’m going to the best school in the world. Holiday! I now keep with all my drum kits — I have kits in New York, Boston and Los Angeles — a percussion kit where I have all different Rhythm Tech Shakers and Tambourines because on almost every record I do I’m going to play some percussion. Well, Tom Moon writing in Musician magazine described the choice of Peter Erskine as “inspired.”. Charlie Brown: 2 Holiday CDs! At the same time they’re very generous in letting things happen up there. We’re dealing with over 30 songs. He’s played with the Kenton and Ferguson big bands, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Diana Krall, Kenny Wheeler, John Abercrombie, John Scofield, et al. Peter graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and studied at Indiana University under George Gaber. After a three year stint with Kenton and a two year stay with Maynard Ferguson, he joined Weather Report in 1978. It’s a great sound … it’s a different sound. We’ve been teaching drum students online since 2005. Then this influenced my live work. Born: June 5, 1954 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. It was very generous of him to say that and Walter’s response was even nicer. Three nights in a cold rain-soaked January. This is a reprint of a 1993 interview that originally appeared in “The Rhythm Section,” a newsletter published by Rhythm Tech, a percussion accessory manufacturing company in Mamaroneck, NY. 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. We do “The Royal Scam,” “Bad Sneakers,” and “Aja” … this whole kind of instrumental overture. They’re perfectionists. Country of birth: USA Tours with Peter Erskine. YEAR (click here to view all titles in chronological order!) It sounded horrible. I like the way I can really lock up with my own Hi Hat or Ride Cymbal beat. It just must be what’s ever inside of the things. Peter Erskine began playing the drums at the age of four, and has been at the forefront of world-class jazz ensembles for thirty-five years. The Rhythm Section recently spoke to Peter Erskine who filled us in about what it’s like to be occupying the drum chair on the hottest tour of the Summer. He’s played with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Diana Krall, et al, and has appeared as a soloist with the LA, Chicago, London, Oslo, Helsinki, BBC & Berlin Philharmonic Orchestras. It’s a lotta fun.”. It’s been referred to as a hot ticket. It’s a really good combination of players and elements and they let it do its thing. 7 No. Fifty albums have been released under his own name or as co-leader. And it’s the open spaces that really count. It’s really fun. So I regard it as a pretty generous act of faith that they recognized something in my playing. They are specific as to what they want and what they hear. We’re talking about players like Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie, Jim Keltner. 1: Originals, The British Music Collection: Mark-Anthony Turnage, The Majestic [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack], L.A. Friends:The Masters of Jazz and Blues Live 2001. She was all excited and said, “Guess what? Charged Particles performed with drummer Peter Erskine (formerly with Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Boz Scaggs, etc.) He sounds like he’s having too good of a time. I’ve always liked percussion. 1st gig w/ Stan Kenton, Interlochen summer camp, July 1972. w/ Stan Kenton, 1973. w/ Maynard Ferguson, 1976 Learn how your comment data is processed. He has been a touring and studio musician for albums, film, and television and has released solo albums. One jazz club, right next door to LAX. A Tribute to the First Lady Of Song, Composer, Drums, Liner Notes, Primary Artist, Producer, Soloist, Claves, Drum Programming, Drums, Liner Notes, Member of Attributed Artist, Photo Courtesy, Vocals, I'm in the Mood for Love: The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time, Jazz Improv Companion CD, Vol. In this podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing drummer Peter Erskine. How do you encourage other players to use percussion accessories? First of all, the drum tracks are so great on every one of those records. But it’s just as satisfying as the interactive Jazz drumming that I like to do. Pop. “All I can tell you is that putting this tour together has been nothing but fun. Sometimes in the introduction to a tune, instead of playing brushes, I’d play the Eggz. What led to your involvement with the Steely Dan tour? So a lot of times in recording I’ll be asked — or even volunteer — to put a shaker or tambourine track on. In real life, Erskine’s father Peter is a successful jazz musician who’s played with the actual Steely Dan, among others. Fifty albums have been released under his own name or as co-leader. In addition, our free Public Library provides hundreds of user-created Presets and practice routines to inspire you. It’s that subtle phrasing of how you get the thing moving. Learn More. I had my doubts about doing the gig, even though I really wanted to. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. American jazz drummer and composer who has toured with Steely Dan and Weather Report, among others. From Weather Report to Steely Dan to classic recordings on ECM, enjoy a conversation with one of the most prolific drummers in history, Peter Erskine. It makes you feel good to see so many people having a good time. He is the leader of the Jon Herington Band and has been the guitarist of choice with the iconic band Steely Dan for both recording and touring since 1999. He also produced, and performed on, Donald’s second solo album, Kamakiriad (1993), after which the boys went on tour with an all new, fabulous Steely Dan group featuring drummer Peter Erskine, bassist Tom Barney, guitarist Drew Zingg, pianist Warren Bernhardt, vibraphonist Bill Ware and an … ... Peter Erskine Popularity . Here's to You, Charlie Brown! It’s pretty exciting when it gets to be 8:00 PM or 8:30 PM when the show starts. An unerring sense of what works. And it always works great. I would guess so because every show is sold out, certainly within an hour or so of tickets going on sale. Two burning sets each night. In closing… could you sum up what it’s been really like being on tour with Donald and Walter? I never knew how much fun it could be to play a bass drum on 1 and 3 and a snare drum on 2 and 4. Actually, there are even a couple of spots during the show that I’m picking up a tambourine during some keyboard intros. He appears on over 600 albums and film scores, and has won two Grammy Awards, plus an Honorary Doctorate from the … No Beethoven: An Autobiography and Chronicle of Weather Report Peter Erskine 320 pages ISBN: 978-0316194754 Fuzzy Music 2013 Drummer Peter Erskine's No Beethoven reads like the random travelogue of a touring band. Obviously, this is an arena of music that most people don’t associate me with. After that, Walter started calling me for some other projects, like Michael Franks and some instrumental things; he was producing Jazz recordings. It just really feels good. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. And each city has its own energy. Well, don’t tell that to Peter Erskine. Most Popular #159325. Peter Erskine has played drums since the age of 4 and is known for his versatility and love of working in different musical contexts. 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Then Donald and Walter walk out on stage and the place goes nuts. It says an awful lot about the musician that’s doing it. And I’ve worked with musicians who are control freaks. I started using them a lot for the various Jazz groups I was playing with. Quotes, letters, personal vignettes interspersed with many photographs, the book is a stream-of-conscience wave of memory and analysis. NO LITTLE BOY: John Martyn (Mesa/BMG) - The deep and textured voice is similar to that of Kenny Rogers or Bill Medley, the arrangements bring Steely Dan or Sting to mind, but the songs themselves are almost instantly forgettable. Be sure to check out the Fall 2016 print issue of JAZZIZ to see what Erskine was talking about… Intro music: “Kickin’ It” by Jeff Lorber Steely's Dan's "Aja," performed live at Cleveland's House of Blues during the opening night concert for Drum Fantasy Camp 2012. I knew this intellectually, to some degree, in Jazz. He has played with the Stan Kenton and Maynard Ferguson big bands, … There are all sorts of situations where you’re gonna want to have a tambourine or a Shaker handy. Year Name 1993 1993 tour: 1994 Japan: Member of: Masanori Sasaji & L.A. Allstars: The Mark Masters Ensemble: Instruments played by Peter Erskine. The tour started out being a month. Home. Gemini Named Peter #26. And, it’s not easy to do … to get it lay right. Drummer Peter Erskine took over where Will Kennedy left off. In 1995, Steely Dan released a live album entitled Alive in America that was recorded during the 1993-1994 tours, with Zingg soloing on "Green Earrings" and "Third World Man". : A Collection of Christmas Classics, Drums, Guest Artist, Liner Notes, Producer, Drums, Guest Artist, Percussion, Primary Artist, The World of Drums and Percussion, Vol. It’s a whole different responsibility playing a show like this as opposed to going out and blowing some Jazz tunes. George Garzone, Peter Erskine, Alan Pasqua, Darek Oles Four musicians who go back a long way. And Donald’s very specific about that kind of phrasing. For me, when we get off stage and Donald’s smiling and he just says, “Yeah, the grooves were great tonight.” Because that’s the whole point of being out here. Previous person: Next person: Person info of Peter Erskine. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Drummer Born in New Jersey #26. The more we rehearsed the music with Steely Dan I realized it’s just not when you play the notes; but it’s when you don’t play the notes. Bio. Site by Punkt Digital. Fifty albums have been released under his own name or as co-leader. Jon Herington is a longtime New York city based guitarist, singer/songwriter, producer, and bandleader. You know, I worked with Walter in the studio and despite whatever legends or stories have gone around … I found him to be a real gentlemen and lots of fun to work with. Home. I hate it when I’m in the studio and I don’t have any shakers or tambourines with me. And in some ways it’s more satisfying. So I always have at least two Rhythm Tech Eggz in my stick bags. 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My relationship started with Walter, actually. I’ve been on a few dates when we didn’t have anything and tried to improvise shakers out of some uncooked rice in soda cans. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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He called me to play on a Rikki Lee Jones album … we had a great time working with each other. And the chance for self-expression is all over the place in terms of the wave or flow. “All I can tell you is that putting this tour together has been nothing but fun. I wanted to be a classical percussionist, at one point. Picky somehow connotes that they focus on minuscule things that might not be so important. I consider them almost as a part of my drum kit. You know I think when I was younger … one, I wouldn’t have been able to do this gig. It leaves a very strong mark on the music. Are Becker and Fagen as picky on the road as they’re reputed to be in the studio? 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). Of all the egg shakers out there, I think they’re the best sounding and I really like the way they play. When it comes to certain kind of rhythm things, particularly like shaker or tambourine tracks. Going out on tour with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker a/k/a Steely Dan is supposed to be somewhat of a serious exercise, right? Peter Erskine, John Beasley, Billy Childs, Freddie Hubbard, Chick Corea, Bob Mintzer, Lyle Mays, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell: Website: www.bobsheppard.net: Bob Sheppard is an American jazz musician who plays saxophone, clarinet, and flute. Geez, I felt that years have gone by and I’ve missed something that a lot of other drummers have known. If you’re going to play in a band and other members want to pick up a percussion instrument and start playing it, it’s better that they pick up something that you know is going to sound good. He sounds like he’s having too good of a time. Versatile drummer who has excelled in several types of jazz settings, from Stan Kenton's Orchestra to Weather Report to Steps Ahead. I started hearing rumors about a Steely Dan tour and was just as curious as everybody else as to who would be the drummer. 66 Year Old Drummer #5. Drummers. So every few days we keep getting revised itineraries that go a few days longer. I was getting so immersed when I got the call … I was just getting so much into this kind of European trio music that it was a real 180 degree change of direction. Oh, positively! Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, James Taylor, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker, John Mayer, Sting} Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick) ... Peter Erskine (Weather Report) Aaron Escolopio (Good Charlotte, Wakefield) Lester Estelle Jr. (Stars Go Dim, Pillar) Guy Evans (Van der Graaf Generator) F. I started playing professionally when I was pretty young. To say that Peter Erskine is the greatest drummer ever to play jazz would be a stretch. 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. NEW TO DRUMEO EDGE. But it really paid off. All Rights Reserved. So now it’s going to be a six week tour. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Just to give it something extra. Peter Erskine (Steely Dan, Weather Report, Kate Bush) PolyNome gives you all the tools you need for practice, teaching, rhythm composing, and live performance. ... Steely Dan, Diana Krall, Eliane Elias, Steps Ahead, The Brecker Brothers and Weather Report. Includes 2 of Peter Erskine's complete drum kits: a DW Jazz Series kit and DW Collectors VLT kit (for fusion, rock & pop) recorded in his own personal studio to capture his signature "sound" Works on your iPhone and iPad in both portrait and landscape. Peter Erskine. Max Roach, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich are among those who would have to be considered for that honor. And two, the reason being I would have felt the ego need to leave more fingerprints at the scene of the crime. He appears on 700 albums and film scores, and has won 2 Grammy Awards plus an Honorary Doctorate from the Berklee School of Music. His discography is comprised of 600 albums, so use the “search” and “sort” functionalities in the table below to explore! Peter Erskine. And visually it’s kind of a nice thing, too. Going out on tour with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker a/k/a Steely Dan is supposed to be somewhat of a serious exercise, right? Played by Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Steely Dan, Steps Ahead, Diana Krall, Jaco Pastorius) Formatted for FXpansion BFD2 and BFD Eco. I did my growing up in public. We rehearsed for almost a month. It all has to do with touch and taste. The audience responses are such a kick. Oh sure. Flying Cowboys (Rickie Lee Jones, 1989) was the first time I got to work with Walter. I love all kinds of music, including Latin music; so I was building a nice collection of instruments ever since I was a kid. Donald Fagen’s ‘Kamakiriad’: Words and Music, Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen Explains Quirks, Riding the Weird Wavelength of Steely Dan. Are you an advocate of drummers’ mastering percussion? Which I love to do … but this is particularly thrilling. It’s very different from playing Jazz clubs, I’ll tell you that. For a man of your talent, you still sound surprised. No, not at all. They shake hands and we start playing a bunch of tunes. I always feel good if people in the group want to start playing percussion and I hand them a couple of Rhythm Tech Studio Shakers — the small black ones. Walter Becker was a really nice man. Peter Erskine Is A Member Of . First off, I mean, the tunes are great. Peter graduated from the Inter-lochen Arts Academy and studied at Indiana University. : 50 Great Years! He always felt that a well played note on a triangle was just as artistic as a violin cadenza in the orchestra or a great drum solo. Faculty Drummer, composer, and author Peter Erskine appears on over 600 albums and film scores, and has won two Grammy Awards. His discography includes over two dozen albums under his own name. I know it’s going to be a good, smooth sound. Actually, it was three and a half weeks of rehearsal. So having the right percussion accessories is always an asset. His first major professional work was with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, which he joined in 1972. They’re both great guys to work with. Peter Erskine (born June 5, 1954) is an American jazz drummer who was a member of the jazz fusion groups Weather Report and Steps Ahead . I was 18 when I went on the road. Well, don’t tell that to Peter Erskine. So they’re not control freaks. Others joining this "Steely Dan Orchestra" were Warren Bernhardt on keyboards, Peter Erskine on drums, and Tom Barney on bass. Peter is a versatile drummer who excels in many musical settings, from Stan Kenton to Weather Report to Steps Ahead to ECM to Steely Dan to Joni Mitchell to Barbra Streisand, etc. Walter Becker just called and he asked if you wanted to do the Steely Dan tour this Summer.” So, needless to say, the answer was yes. I was joking that, geez, in Jazz you’re lucky if you get three and a half hours of rehearsal. I consider the drum tracks part of the tune. Peter is a two-time Grammy award winning, world renowned drummer and has played with a long list of amazing bands and artists including: Weather Report, Steely Dan, Stan Kenton, Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea and a … Read Full Biography. I know that both Donald and Walter are great fans of Jazz music. His most recent activity has been recording and touring with The Doobie Brothers. Jazz drummer and composer who has excelled in several types of Jazz music musician magazine described choice. The road as they ’ re lucky if you get the thing.! 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