Chet Falzerano

CHET FALZERANO As a historian of drums, Chet Falzerano has been published by Centerstream Publications with four books, Charlie Watts' Favorite Drummers (ISBN 978-1-57424-338-3), Chick Webb, The Little Giant (ISBN 978-1-57424-309-3), Billy Gladstone (ISBN 1-5742-215-8), and Gretsch Drums The Legacy of “That Great Gretsch Sound” (ISBN 0-931759-98-6). Artists and drum historians alike have praised his work. Charlie Watts' Favorite Drummers...Charlie Watts/Rolling Stones, "Cher Chet 'I don't know how you did it.' Congratulations. Thank you again." Modern Drummer Magazine’s Harry Cangany, “Buy it and learn. I know I did.” Not So Modern Drummer's George Lawrence, "Thanks for writing such a comprehensive, educational and very entertaining book, Chet." DRUMSET MAG'S Luca Luciano, "Very beautiful Watts observations and the author's great work gathering statements of the last 35 years is a guarantee in the panorama of world drumming literature." Bun E. Carlos, "I'm digging it so much I'm only reading a couple chapters at a sitting. It's a great read." Rhythm Magazine's Chris Burke, “For Charlie fans, it provides some insight into his approach to the drums, but mostly, it's just a great excuse to read about brilliant players.” Jim Keltner Fan Club's Sergej "We already know Chet is a superb writer but this particular book is one of those that will sit on your night stand for many weeks." Chick Webb, The Little Giant...Emmy Nominated Bandleader Van Alexander, “I salute Chet and Judith for (the book's) painstaking, accurate documentation.” Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts, “Thank you for keeping things alive.” Noted drum historian John Aldridge, “Just finished reading your book! Great job” Noted music historian Bruce Klauber, “This essential and long-overdue work about the man who changed the course of jazz drumming is simply superb in every way.” Noted drum historian Harry J. Cangany, “I have three more words to add: BUY THIS BOOK!” Jeff Kaufman, Director, The Savoy King Documentary, "Here's a wonderful new book about Chick Webb, with a forward by the much-missed Van Alexander. Kudos to author Chet Falzerano!" Baco Bill, administrator of The Chick Webb Appreciation Page, "It's like traveling back in time.. as I was reading I could almost hear that unique bouncing pulse of the right foot of a master who changed the game forever.. The photography is stunning and the pages are large enough to fully enjoy the shots.. and the writing flows like the music.. I have always thought that the best writing has an inner rhythm and Chet is spot on the beat.. Highly recommended (as if you can't tell lol)" Billy Gladstone...Noted drum historian John Aldridge, “I can’t recommend this book strongly enough... crammed from start to finish with a story that will capture the imagination of any drum history buff or fan of great drummers.” Classic Drummer Magazine, “Best Selling.” Modern Drummer Magazine, “just the kind of thing the vintage crowd will gobble up.” Percussioni Magazine’s Luca Luciano, “a complete and in depth work. I recommend it!” Noted drum historian Harry J. Cangany, “thanks for making a labor of love.” Noted music historian Bruce Klauber, “Chet Falzerano is a superior writer and a singular historian who has an unparalleled passion for subjects like this.” Gretsch Drums The Legacy of “That Great Gretsch Sound”...Louie Bellson, “I am deeply honored to be a part of this wonderful book.” Elvin Jones, “Thank you for this wonderful walk through the legacy of ‘That Great Gretsch Sound.’ It is a document of immense cultural value.” Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts, “Thank you for a wonderful book.” Don Lamond, “This book is a work of art.” Nick Fatool, “You did a great job with this book.” Modern Drummer Magazine’s Rick Mattingly, “well researched...it adds up to an affectionate look at some classic drums and the musicians who played them.” Percussive Notes’ George Frock, “Gretsch Drums contains a wealth of historical data” Rhythm Magazine, “Chet’s really done his homework...a very interesting read...to date the best produced of all the vintage drum books.” Noted drum historian John Aldridge, “I came away with a much better picture of Gretsch’s place in drum history.” Noted drum historian Harry J. Cangany, “It’s beautiful and thoroughly researched...the labor of love shines through.” Noted music historian Bruce Klauber, “his (Falzerano’s) knowledge of Gretsch is encyclopedic.” Falzerano also co-authored chapters in the Centerstream publication Guide to Vintage Drums by John Aldridge and the Hal Leonard publication, Star Sets by Jon Cohan. He has been published in the following magazines: Classic Drummer, DRUM!, Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, North South Traders CIVIL War, and Not So Modern Drummer.