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