Peter Erskine

Learn from one of the most acclaimed legends of jazz drumming, Peter Erskine. Peter demonstrates and discusses the jazz ride pattern, ride cymbal technique, basic jazz independence and coordination, improvisation and composition, and more. This video provides a wealth of ideas and information plus incredible trio performances featuring John Abercrombie and Marc Johnson.

Weather Report's landmark concert in Offenbach, Germany on September 28, 1978.

Tribute to Jaco Pastorius by the WDR Big Band at the 33. Leverkusener Jazztage 2012, Germany. WDR BIG BAND conducted by VINCE MENDOZA plays Jaco Pastorius compositions. VICTOR BAILEY - bass / PETER ERSKINE - drums / RHANI KRIJA - percussions / FRANK CHASTENIER - Piano / PAUL SHIGIHARA - Guitar / WOODWINDS: Johan Horlen, Karolina Strassmayer, Olivier Peters, Paul Heller, Jens Neufang / TRUMPETS: Wim Both, Rob Bruynen, Andy Haderer, John Marshall / TROMBONES: Ludwig Nuss, Marshall Gilkes, Andy Hunter, Mattis Cederberg --- 1. Come On, Come Over 2. Liberty City 3. God Morning Anya 4. Teen Town 5. Reza 6. Three Views Of A Secret 7. Domingo 8. Do You Know Who (solo Victor Bailey)

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Join Joe Zawinul and his musician friends from Weather Update for an evening of experimental jazz fusion. A leader in his field, Zawinul has a unique style that infuses jazz with African, South American, rock, R&B, and gospel flavors. In a special performance with Weather Update members Victor Bailey, Peter Erskine, Robert Thomas Jr., and Steve Khan, Zawinul proves that the years have only strengthened his musical abilities. Total Running Time 90 Minutes

Featuring Neil Peart, Chad Smith, Tommy Igoe, John Blackwell, Terry Bozzio with Efrain Toro, Nick Rich, Peter Erskine, Will Lee, and Jeff Berlin. These artists pay tribute to Buddy Rich, one of the greatest drummers of all time. With an all-star big band, they play not only Buddy classics but also their own hits. Over two hours of concert footage, plus almost two hours of rehearsal and backstage footage memorialize this historic drumming event. Special Features: Interview with Cathy Rich, rehearsal footage, pre-show and backstage. DVD produced by Neil Peart and Don Lombardi

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All aboard for a musical treat from the internationally acclaimed jazz start ! Krall performs five songs from her new album The Girl in the other room for an audience at Toronto's beautiful and historic Union Station.

The reputation of the late Jaco Pastorius is legendary, based as much on his mercurial personality as his groundbreaking bass playing and small but significant repertoire of original music. His declining mental health became increasingly evident following his departure from fusion super group Weather Report, ultimately leading to his tragic demise in 1987. Still, while the bassist was already beginning to show some signs of decline when Jaco Pastorius: Live and Outrageous was filmed at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 1982, he was still capable of putting on an exciting show.

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