Skerik

Skerik
Skerik with The Headhunters, Schuba's, June 21, 2005
Skerik with The Headhunters, Schuba's, June 21, 2005
Background information
Also known asEric Walton
Born (1964-11-19) November 19, 1964 (age 59)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, vocals, electronics
LabelsHyena, Ropeadope
Websiteskerikmusic.com

Skerik (born November 19, 1964) is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, he is a pioneer in a playing style that has been called saxophonics.[1]

He is a founding member of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Ponga, Tuatara, and Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet. He is also an original member of both Les Claypool's Fancy Band and Frog Brigade. Skerik also worked with grunge band Mad Season.

  1. ^ "Creative Necessity: A Conversation with Skerik". 26 March 2021.