Although it is easy to stereotype Peter Erskine as a fusion drummer due to his notable work with Weather Report, in reality he is a very flexible percussionist. On his trio session for ECM, Erskine is mostly content to back his sidemen (pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson). This CD is actually most interesting for the playing of Taylor who contributes three of the originals and plays in a style not that far from Keith Jarrett. In general the music starts out pretty quiet but builds its intensity and holds one's interest. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Terraces (Danielsson / Erskine / Taylor)
02. For the Time Being (Peter Erskine)
03. If Only I Had Known (Peter Erskine)
04. Evansong (Erskine / Taylor)
05. Page 172 (John Taylor
06. Liten Visa Till Karin (Staffan Linton)
07. Bulgaria (Peter Erskine)
08. Ambleside (John Taylor)
09. Phrase One (Kenny Wheeler)
10. Palle’s Headache (Palle Danielsson)
11. Pieds-En-L’Air (Peter Warlock)
PETER ERSKINE drums
JOHN TAYLOR piano
PALLE DANIELSSON bass
Recorded November 1993 at Rainbow Studio, Oslo
ECM 1532 521719 - 2