Paul Vernon Chester

Gypsy Jazz Guitar Course tutor

Foremost gypsy jazz guitarist and composer, Paul Vernon Chester has appeared on the same international stage as many world class exponents of the genre including, Boulou and Elios Ferre, Tchavolo Schmitt, Fapy Lafertin, Romane and Angelo Debarre, to name but a few. He is a hugely experienced and respected guitarist whose work has been broadcast in the UK, Europe , Australia, and USA. His CDs have received glowing reviews by leading jazz and guitar publications in many countries. His seminal work ‘Suite Django’ is a unique musical tribute to the great gypsy.

Interest in his playing has led to interviews on BBC Radio where he has discussed his work with live performances and with further invitations to talk on the life of Django Reinhardt.

His performances include Jazz festivals, theatres and concert halls, art centres and jazz clubs where standing ovations are de rigueur. Ian Cruickshank, musical director for the now legendary channel 4 documentary Django Legacy, has described Paul as: “One of the finest Django stylists in the world and a wonderful composer“. World authority on Django and gypsy jazz Alain Antonietto, compares Paul’s playing to that of the great Henri Colla. Alain has reviewed Paul’s music and playing, contributing to his web site.

Such is the respect for his playing JWC Guitars of the UK have produced signature guitars, made to Paul’s exclusive specifications. He is also an endorsee for the world renown, AER amplifiers.

He plays currently with his life long rhythm guitarist, Nick Mellor in the fantastic duo ‘Duets for Django‘. Whatever the ensemble, trio, quartet or quintet, Nick will be there.

Next to playing, Paul’s other passion is for teaching the music he loves, to the ever increasing number of gypsy jazz devotees, many of whom attend his hugely successful workshops. He is in demand as a consummate musician and highly accomplished teacher of gypsy jazz guitar.

For more information about Paul visit his website http://www.paulvernonchester.com