Peter Erskine in Denver

Peter Erskine is an American jazz drummer, born in 1954 in Somers Point, New Jersey, and known for his work in jazz and fusion. After studying at Interlochen Arts Academy and Indiana University, he played with the Stan Kenton Orchestra and Maynard Ferguson before joining Weather Report from 1978 to 1982. He later played in Steps Ahead, won a Grammy Award and teaches at USC's Thornton School of Music.