work with Steps Ahead
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This entity refers to Peter Erskine’s acclaimed contributions as the drummer for the jazz fusion group Steps Ahead, where his dynamic, sophisticated playing helped define the band’s sound.
Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artisticCollaboration
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careerPeriod ⓘ musicalWorkContribution ⓘ |
| associatedBand | Steps Ahead NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedGenre |
contemporary jazz
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jazz fusion ⓘ |
| characterizedBy |
dynamic playing
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sophisticated playing ⓘ |
| collaboratedWith |
Don Grolnick
NERFINISHED
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Eddie Gómez NERFINISHED ⓘ Michael Brecker NERFINISHED ⓘ Mike Mainieri NERFINISHED ⓘ other Steps Ahead members ⓘ |
| contributor | Peter Erskine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfActivity |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creativeFocus |
ensemble interaction
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improvisation ⓘ rhythmic complexity ⓘ |
| helpedDefine | Steps Ahead sound ⓘ |
| influenced |
later jazz fusion drummers
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modern small-ensemble jazz drumming ⓘ |
| instrument | drum set ⓘ |
| mainPerformer | Peter Erskine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| musicEnsembleType | small jazz ensemble ⓘ |
| notableFor |
complex rhythmic ideas
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refined time feel ⓘ subtle dynamics ⓘ |
| partOfCareerOf | Peter Erskine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role | drummer ⓘ |
| styleFeature | fusion of jazz and contemporary elements ⓘ |
| timePeriod | late 20th century ⓘ |
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