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Guildhall Big Band with Peter Erskine

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Peter Erskine

Guildhall School is thrilled to welcome drummer Peter Erskine for a week-long residency, passing on his expertise to Guildhall Jazz musicians, culminating in this special concert.

Peter Erskine has played the drums since the age of four and is known for his versatility and love of working in different musical contexts. He appears on 700 albums and film scores, and has won two Grammy Awards, plus an Honorary Doctorate from the Berklee School of Music (1992). Fifty albums have been released under his own name or as co-leader.

Guildhall Big Band, directed by Matt Skelton, is one of two large jazz ensembles attached to the Jazz Department and aims to create the opportunity to experience the joy of collective ensemble playing. Fresh and enriched from their 2020–21 History of Big Band series, charting the evolution of the big band from its conception to the present day, the ensemble is poised to work with guest artists and directors in the new academic year.

Tagged with: Guildhall School Young Barbican Contemporary music

  • Matt Skelton   director
  • Peter Erskine   drums
  • Guildhall Big Band  

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available