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The Trio (Peter Erskine / Chuck Berghofer / Terry Trotter): Live @ Charlie O's
by John Kelman
Three Los Angeles session men with a massive collective résumé as sidemen but, with the exception of one--drummer Peter Erskine--diminutive discographies as leaders; one set of largely iconic standards; and one live set from a club where the players, called simply “The Trio," perform on a regular basis. Live at Charlie O's is a loving tribute to two men: Charlie Ottaviano the club's founder, who sadly passed away in 2008, at the age of 66; and Edmond Demirdjian, a Bulgarian ...
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by Martin Gladu
There are a myriad of different opportunities for in-demand drummer Peter Erskine to invest himself in, both as a musician and as an entrepreneur. Why then would he elect to bivouac at a local bar to play standards? Well, it may have something to do with the fact that that's what jazz is; jamming on show tunes in venues where you can just drop in any night of the week and listen to or make music for a motley crew.
Continue ReadingThe Trio: "Live" @ Charlie O's
by Dan Bilawsky
High-brow concept albums and lofty recording projects seem to come out every day and many people tend to get hung up on ideas, overlooking the fact that actual musicianship is also central to the art of creating music of substance. Sometimes, some of the most satisfying musical moments simply arrive when like-minded musicians sit down and play together. This would appear to be the case with “Live" @ Charlie O's. Drummer Peter Erskine, bassist Chuck Berghofer, and pianist Terry Trotter ...
Continue ReadingE_L_B (Peter Erskine_Nguyen Le_Michel Benita): Dream Flight
by AAJ Italy Staff
Il trio E_L_B si ripresenta dopo l’ottimo esordio del 2000 (sempre per l’etichetta tedesca ACT) e aggiunge un altro colore alla sua tavolozza con l’ingresso, in qualità di ospite, del saxofonista francese Stephane Guillaume. Tutto continua a ruotare attorno alla batteria eccellente di Peter Erskine, sempre preciso e incalzante, carico di passione e di empatia. Il basso acustico di Michel Benita lo asseconda con eleganza e discrezione, con un timbro legnoso e rotondo che l’ottima registrazione sa rendere particolarmente gradevole. ...
Continue ReadingPeter Erskine Tim Hagans & The Norrbotten Big Band: Worth The Wait
by Michael P. Gladstone
The title of this album, Worth The Wait, is a specific reference for these two old pals, drummer Peter Erskine and trumpeter Tim Hagans, to join in one recording session with the Norrbotten Big Band. The origin of the title dates back to a 1974 musical meeting when Erskine was the drummer for the Stan Kenton Orchestra and Hagans was appearing for his first gig with the band in a Zanesville, Ohio roller rink. Hagans was seated directly behind the ...
Continue ReadingPeter Erskine: Worth The Wait & Standards
by Budd Kopman
Drummer Peter Erskine broke into the music business in 1972 with the Stan Kenton Orchestra and has not stopped for breath since. He recorded five albums in his first four years, starting in 1978 with Weather Report, and both led and played on a large number of albums for the ECM label. As one can see from his huge discography, Erskine is an in-demand drummer, and the two albums below are but his most recent from his own Fuzzy Music ...
Continue ReadingPeter Erskine / Tim Hagans / The Norrbotten Big Band: Worth the Wait
by Woodrow Wilkins
To say that Peter Erskine is the greatest drummer ever to play jazz would be a stretch. Max Roach, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich are among those who would have to be considered for that honor. However, over the past 30 years or so, Erskine certainly has established himself as part of an elite class that includes such names as Harvey Mason, Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta. Erskine's resume is extensive. Among those he has shared the stage ...
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