Provides a wealth of ideas and information, plus incredible trio performances featuring Peter Erskine, John Abercrombie and Marc Johnson. Peter demonstrates and discusses his philosophy of the jazz ride pattern, ride cymbal technique, basic jazz independence and coordination, improvisation and composition on the drum set, and more. The trio's performances supply an enjoyable and indispensable study for drummers and rhythm section players alike. Many different styles and tempos are covered, and Peter's drumming is highlighted in both ensemble and solo contexts. For beginner to pro.

Subtitle on disc label: Everything is timekeeping I & II. Originally released as a motion picture in 1990. Title from disc label. Special features include: Vic Firth brushes feature; Vic Firth artist spotlight interview; excerpts from Peter's Clinic at Pasic 2004; photo montage.

Peter Erskine : everything is timekeeping -- Peter Erskine : Timekeeping 2 : Afro-Caribbean, Brazilian and Funk.