The jazz fusion boom of the 1970s launched the careers of some outstanding
musicians and in the field of drumming Peter Erskine from New Jersey ranks among
the likes of Billy Cobham and Lenny White.
Erskine began playing at the age of four and as a teenager went on to study
percussion at Indiana University. After leaving college his first professional
gig was playing for the legendary Stan Kenton Orchestra, an outfit responsible
for launching the careers of many top jazz men. Erskine left Kenton's band to
occupy the drummer's stool in Maynard Ferguson's ensemble and following ...