Peter Erskine plays Mintzer Big Band Essentials app "Ellis Island"

Bob Mintzer's brilliant composition and chart "Ellis Island" from the Big Band Essentials play-along app, minus drums with drumming performed here by Peter Erskine recorded in is home studio. Featuring his Tama Star kit and new Zildjian Flash Splash cymbals, etc.!

[@sPi711]

The great thing that Pete Erskine does teacher as is he always starts from the fundamentals and basically builds on those in a way that anybody who wants to know anything about playing can get something from. What he does here is a perfect example.

[@rembeadgc]

So much space and grace in Peter's playing. A true master in music.

[@PeterErskine_FuzzyMusic]

The video was originally made to highlight the new Zildjian Flash Splash cymbals.

[@chrisarchard2009]

That's awesome and here I thought it was supposed to be an example showcasing the definition of jazz drummer

[@sonortubelug3853]

I didn't notice....

[@TrashpetzFlirtMachin]

:)

[@jamesthomas1595]

cymbal work is extremely satisfying. extra tight, can watch this all day

[@PsjogrenGoS]

So pleasing to watch and listen to my old hero in the days of speedy technical wizards! Wow

[@chrisarchard2009]

the truth is he is among the real wizards of drumming, I could sit here and listen to him play for hours over the blazing speed and technical advents made by skilled modernist drummers.

[@lucianlarghi5402]

I think Peter Erskine is one of the few drummers ever to really understand what the drums are as a "music making" instrument. He could do all of that flashy stuff, but everything feels so much better if he's tasteful and inventive.

[@mwbro123]

very nice relaxed approach...drums and cymbals sound great!

[@gringochucha]

Watching Peter drum is like a work of art.

[@borgullet3376]

As our story continues... We find Yoda, in his studio. Somewhere in the Dagobah system.. Majestically Wielding The Force ...

[@snareaddict]

Not only is he better than ever, but those drums sound magnificent!

[@earldrum]

Peter, your playing is so fresh! It reminds me of the first time I heard you with Maynard on PBS in the 70's. You sound great! Your an inspiration to us to keep at it as we get older! Thanks!!

[@davidcurtis4478]

I drive my wife crazy by asking Alexa every night this: "Alexa - play Peter Erskine." 🎶🥁😎 love ya Peter, keep in the groove! DC

[@jimbosteen2935]

Lol!!!!, how funny is that

[@elpmettsol]

Listening to this guy is truly addicting! I liked, and subscribed!😊

[@salvatoregiancarlouccheddu4212]

GRANDE !!!!...un vero GIGANTE

[@LDdrums20]

This is beautiful!

[@hugojara171]

It's great to feel like you're enjoying playing like this !! congratulations teacher !!!! my respects and thanks for so much musicality !!

[@martinslocombe2288]

Less is so much more .Beautiful playing Mr Erskine .

[@MVO884]

Thank you Peter. I love Bob's music. He did wonderful things with the WDR big band.

[@frankwilliams3036]

Tasty and groovy, as usual. Thanks Mr. Erskine.

[@dannylittle6766]

"The drummer should be the first instrument to be recorded, you can't record the drums after the other instruments and make it groove"....Peter Erskine: hold my beer.

[@jeffreyalexander7504]

The new star drums sound similar to the old rogers drums = more ringy than gretsch and a bit brighter. They are similar in construction to rogers as well. Very nice product and Peter Erskine is a fine player.

[@theHellzaPoppinjazz4u]

Fabulous! Thank you so much Sir !!!!!

[@AlainDouchet]

Merci M. Peter Erskine !! ;-)

[@aaronhorvath3291]

Mr. ERSKINE From one drummer to another I must say, I came across this video and you are one tasty drummer. Nice real nice. O and the splashes get extra pay at the end of the night

[@peteEmage]

Fantastic, the time the control the perfect hits and drum sound truly a master. Thanks for getting me in to jazz years ago and for keeping me interested now.

[@thill47]

A master at his craft. Nice stuff Peter.

[@titolivio6832]

Il numero 1 della musicalità!

[@henkaingberg]

Beautiful!

[@carstenbergmann8464]

Groovy, tasty, tight. Enjoyed it a lot!

[@Stratgem]

This is amazing! Downloading the app now. I think I have the full Fuzzy Music app catalog now. Keep up the awesome work!

[@SteveHynes]

Beautiful playing!!

[@MatthewMcClellan]

Really inspiring.

[@Eljubilodeltambor]

You're on fire Peter!

[@christiancarland6902]

Ahh, that would explain it. Not that any of us should dare speak of your attention given to that sweet sounding little devil. You had us sold at 0:20 seconds. Brilliant and wonderful as usual!

[@henktenktank3511]

Amazing groovy player!!

[@drumtwo4seven]

That drumming was fkng amazing.

[@stevenfcandlen]

Splashes, sound sweet! But, man that crash on your far right is a KILLER! You sound great too, but that's because you're, Peter Erskine!!! :) Thanks, Peter!

[@daniellllll45419]

Its a ride indeed 19 Armand Ride.

[@StraightNoChaser86]

@@daniellllll45419 isn't it a k?

[@daniellllll45419]

@@StraightNoChaser86 No ,its a 19" Avedis Armand Ride w 3 rivets .

[@StraightNoChaser86]

@@daniellllll45419 that's on his left.

[@daniellllll45419]

@@StraightNoChaser86 haha you are correct , well in that case it´s a 16 k custom crash

[@arnolddsouza6964]

Awesome!

[@wmaster1976]

Great's Maestro!!!

[@jotajazzz]

nice sound! i like:-)

[@21anthem12]

Smooooove!

[@AlexMPruteanu]

Hi Peter, longtime fan here. Quick question about your match grip before you move to the traditional: is this a particular style or a new technique? It seems you're holding them very close to their ends, not at the fulcrum. Thanks much, always a pleasure seeing and listening to your work and your instructional videos.

[@MatthewMcClellan]

Mr. Erskine.....what ride do you have to the left of you?

[@jwhodat1432]

Is it just me wanting to hear Dr. Gadd play this?

[@waterboy281]

🔥❣️🔥

[@malcolmpalm]

"Thumbs Up" x 1,000,000

[@salvatoregiancarlouccheddu4212]

...ma quanto si diverte a giocare con la batteria ...

[@archie34734]

Creative, musical, excellent. You hold your drum sticks very high just like Asians hold their chop sticks: at the very end. Are you married to an Asian woman? :)

[@DrummerMike86]

To much "splashing" for my taste