Gary Chester - Teaching as a Way of Life

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Published 2017-05-21

This is an excerpt from my Sept. 18, 1982 with Gary Chester which I transcribed, edited, and published as a Modern Drummer feature interview. Other than removing a few of my "Mm-hm's" -- useless mouth sounds I've since learned to avoid while taping interviews -- this excerpt is intact.

The language is a colorful in spots. (Minors be advised.) But it's Gary Chester straight, no chaser.

Gary's daughter, Katrina, and Tony Cruz -- a former Gary Chester student -- are working on a Gary Chester documentary. I'm publishing this excerpt, hoping it attracts the attention of former students, studio musicians, recording industry people, who knew Gary, and who are willing to speak about it with Tony and Katrina. You can email them: [email protected]

Meanwhile, Gary's Modern Drummer interview and other background material are available on my blog, Life Beyond the Cymbals. www.scottkfish.com/

All Comments (7)

@bluesky6449 4 years ago

Crickets in the background, gives it a campfire chat type of relaxation.
@dasglasperlenspiel10 6 months ago

Very, very worthwhile. Not taking it easy on anyone, is he?
@GSA_Drums 7 years ago

Thanks so much For this.. Very educational and just as true today as when it was recorded! All the best from Germany.
@rhythmfield 6 years ago

Gary was a deep cat. Intense, focused and committed to his craft & to education.
@Simonewhitesim-1music 7 years ago

thanks again!!!!!!!
@KarlLatham 4 years ago

TY!!!!!!!!