Peter Erskine began his career at the age of 18 with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, and has since played with such groups as Weather Report and Steps Ahead; the big bands of Maynard Ferguson, Bob Mintzer and Kenny Wheeler; ensembles such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Modern London Symphony and L.A. Philharmonic; Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, the Yellowjackets, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, Queen Latifah, plus many other musicians, recording over 400 albums. He also leads his own trio which records for ECM and his own record label FUZZY MUSIC.