On Thursday 12th August, Guitar-X and Drumtech were lucky enough to have a visit from US based bass player Janek Gwizdala accompanied by legendary drummer and composer Gary Husband. The pair started with a blistering improvised 20 minute piece. Gary was on fine form, flying around the kit with Janek supplying some sublime bass licks and grooves.

The pair then went on to field questions from the eager audience about their previous work, practice routines, their influences and how to get the most out of playing in a Rhythm Section. After an interesting Q & A session the pair changed instruments.

It’s well known that Gary Husband is a very accomplished multi-instrumentalist. Firstly
being a classically taught pianist and then rebelling and learning drum kit, plus many
other instruments. Janek also is very handy at on a number of different disciplines
including bass, keys, drums, guitar and trumpet to a world class standard.

Gary moved on to play keys, and Janek took Gary’s position at the kit. Another

improvised piece followed but this time worked around Janek’s Jungle groove. After another Q & A Session, Gary and Janek closed the night, back on drums and bass respectively with a 20 minute jazz piece.

It was an amazing night at Guitar-X and Drumtech that all the students enjoyed and took a lot of very useful information from.