As It Is (album)

As It Is
Studio album by Peter Erskine
Released	1996
Recorded	September 1995
Genre	Jazz
Length	57:09
Label	ECM
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Peter Erskine chronology
Time Being (1993) As It Is (1995) Juni (1997)

For the band, see As It Is (band)

As It Is is an album by drummer Peter Erskine featuring pianist John Taylor and bassist Palle Danielsson recorded in 1995 and released on the ECM label^[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

AllMusic critic, Scott Yanow, said "Although led by a drummer, this trio session mostly showcases English pianist John Taylor who is heavily influenced by Keith Jarrett".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by John Taylor except as indicated

1. "Glebe Ascending" - 7:01
2. "The Lady in the Lake" (Peter Erskine) - 8:00
3. "Episode" - 4:30
4. "Woodcocks" - 7:15
5. "Esperança" (Vince Mendoza) - 3:58
6. "Touch Her Soft Lips and Part" (William Walton) - 4:54
7. "Au Contraire" - 10:18
8. "For Ruth" - 6:44
9. "Romeo & Juliet" (Erskine) - 4:29

• • Recorded at Rainbow Studio in Oslo, Norway in September 1995

Personnel

• Peter Erskine — drums
• John Taylor — piano
• Palle Danielsson — bass

References

1. ECM discography accessed November 14, 2011
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed November 14, 2011