Peter Elman is an American record producer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, bassist, trombonist, vocalist and writer. He has been performing, writing and producing since 1962. Elman has performed and recorded with artists such as Peaches & Herb, Lacy J. Dalton, Roy Buchanan and Tom Johnston. In 1990, Elman recorded "Durango Saloon", a collection of instrumental pieces inspired by the American West. In 1993, he followed that with "Dakota Night"s, and in 1994 released "Race Point", an album that ranges from rock to Caribbean rhythms to plaintive ballads. 1998 brought "First Take", an instrumental rock album featuring Stef Burns on guitar.