Dr. Gerald Chavez

Dr. Gerald Chavez

I'm not a patient. He's been one of my best friends since I was 14. He's a fine guitarist and model citizen too....
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Playing on 6th Ave NYC w Dave Douglas and Kermit Driscoll in 1984.

Playing on 6th Ave NYC w Dave Douglas and Kermit Driscoll in 1984.

This pic was taken by Brazilian Drummer Herique Calvante. We hadn't met yet!!! He was on tour w Alseo Valenca at the age if 15! I was waiting tables that night at SOB's night club. Their sound check was mind blowing! I...
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Glass Shards. I'm known for my colors. I call them "atmospherical's".

Glass Shards. I'm known for my colors. I call them "atmospherical's".

I'm known for my wide color pallet. I'm often hired just to add shakers, shekere's, rain sticks Etc. I call them "atmospherical's". Scored these at Drummers World NYC (mid 1980"s). They're still doing what they do in...
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Punching bag ($25) for Plan D

Punching bag ($25) for Plan D

When you just can't get the right take...it helps me to punch something....
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Antique Shamans drum (back view)

Antique Shamans drum (back view)

This drum is majik! It's over 100 yrs old and the head is still super tight. And, it's a thick head. Ingenious construction....
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