Gary’s typically diverse musical associations and performing/recording credits with others are also extensive. Husband has worked with Randy Brecker, Chick Corea, Jan Hammer, Jerry Goodman, fusion/jam band Gongzilla, Germany’s NDR Bigband, Soft Machine, Maria Schneider, Christian McBride, Eddie Van Halen, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Berg, Nguyên Lê, Joe Lovano, Charles Tolliver, Bireli Lagrène, Peter Erskine, Ron Sexsmith, Dewa Budjana, Marcus Reuter and drum n’ bass protagonists Lemon ‘D’ and Dillinja.

As an internationally established drum clinician he has performed alongside Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, Terry Bozzio, Billy Cobham, Simon Phillips, Omar Hakim, Ricky Lawson, Todd Sucherman, Paul Wertico, Denny Seiwell and Bernard Purdie, and most recently has been developing a series of uniquely motivational videos for drummers – “The Gary Husband Drum Videocast Series” .

His alter-ego as a pianist/keyboard player brings an extra dimension to his musicality at the drums. Indeed, Gary has been the keyboardist & second drummer in John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension since 2007 and he continues to devote a substantial proportion of his time recording and performing worldwide across many styles of music.

As a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist he has made four album recordings as a co-leader, and is currently in preparations for the recording of “One” (his twelfth solo album to date) which features new compositions for piano/keyboards and drums performed simultaneously. He also in production of the new electric album “The Trackers – Gary Husband & Alf Terje Hana” and has recorded again most recently with John McLaughlin (on both his instruments) for his new release the album “Liberation Time”.

QUOTES…

Gary is one of those unique musicians that can play two instruments on a very high level of virtuosity. To have a talent like Gary in the band is like having an extra musician… He constantly amazes me. – John McLaughlin 

Gary’s pretty much of an improvisational genius to me… and he’s always been special to me because the way he plays the drums within my music is about as close as you can get to the way I hear it. – Allan Holdsworth 

Gary is such a great drummer, and an equally great pianist!! – Dave Weckl 

“A voice all his own. Hellfire, when are people going to talk of ‘Husband-esque’ piano?” – Andy Robson – Jazzwise Magazine

“Supreme inventiveness, absolute creativity and unique and deeply moving piano music!! My favourite new music in a long time! Truly inspiring!” – Chick Corea (on “A Meeting Of Spirits * Interpretations of the Music of John McLaughlin”) 

“A recording that is full of surprises. But Gary is no ordinary musician: full of invention and surprises, modulations and inversions of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic content abound. This is Gary Husband in full bloom: Wonderful!” – John McLaughlin (on “A Meeting Of Spirits * Interpretations of the Music of John McLaughlin”) 

“Gary is one of my all time favourite drummers. You don’t need to tell him a lot, he just knows what to do. And that’s my kind of drummer.” – Jack Bruce 

“Gary’s pretty much of an improvisational genius. He’s always been special to me because the way he plays the drums within my music is about as close as you can get to the way I hear it.” – Allan Holdsworth 

“Who plays with more passion, heart and heat? Nobody!” – Narada Michael Walden 

“You should hear the tunes Gary writes, plus the way he plays. The guy’s a genius… Gary’s a three-dimensional man.” – Billy Cobham