Sweet Soul is an album by the American drummer Peter Erskine, released in 1992. It was a top ten hit on Radio & Recordss Jazz Albums chart.
The album was recorded in March 1991. Erskine was backed by John Scofield on guitar, Joe Lovano and Bob Mintzer on saxophones, Randy Brecker on trumpet, Marc Johnson on bass, and Kenny Werner on piano. "In Your Own Sweet Way" is a version of the Dave Brubeck composition. "Touch Her Soft Lips and Part" was written by William Walton.
The Boston Herald noted that "the grooves grow heavier when guitarist [Scofield] shows up, but stay well clear of fusion cliches and pomposity." The Ottawa Citizen called Erskine "a crisp and interesting player [who] keeps a low profile in high-powered company." The Globe and Mail concluded that "Sweet Soul is more tasteful than inventive... These musicians have worked together before in various combinations and know each other's moves well. Erskine asks only that they do again what they have always done well."
The Edmonton Journal stated that "the material ... avoids flash and promotes substantial solos, especially on the trio and quartet numbers." The Philadelphia Inquirer labeled Erskine a "drummer colorist". The Courier-Journal called the album "a pleasant musical journey, not a display of chops." The Morning Call considered it "a lush, masterful record".