That CD genre-migrated Peter Erskine

Peter Erskine

This biography not only celebrates Strayhorn's contributions but also his unique identity as an openly homosexual jazz artist

time has demonstrated its staying power and just how organized and planned-out it is

and more--but his career as a leader is just beginning

recipient of the NEA Jazz Master award for 2012

That CD genre-migrated Peter ErskineThe Jazz Piano Trio has long been the preferred format for many of our greatest pianistsfirst established by the likes of Earl Hines, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Wynton Kelly, Red Garland, Bill Evans and continued to this day by such sonic mavericks as Herbie Hancock, Keith Jarrett, Hank Jones, Cecil Taylor, and Brad Melhdau, among many others. Co leaders Barney McAll & George Schuller follow this rich tradition only as