Peter Erskine began playing the drums at the age of four, and has now been at the forefront
of world-class jazz ensembles for twenty five years. His first major professional work was
with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, which he joined in 1972. After a three year stint with
Kenton and a two year stay with Maynard Ferguson, he joined Weather Report in 1978. The
excellence of the partnership between Erskine and bassist Jaco Pastorius was an integral
part of that group's success
