Jazz Articles about John Gunther

About John Gunther

Album Review

John Gunther Trio: In This World

Read "In This World" reviewed by Jeff Stockton

by Jeff Stockton
May 17, 2005

The CIMP label has established a sound as distinctive as Blue Note's was in the '60s, but its artistic stance, outlined in the “Statement of Purpose printed on the tray card of each release, causes as much consternation and controversy as the “ECM Sound did in the '70s. Recorded directly to two tracks, in real time and with no post-recording refinement, the objective is to recreate the experience of a private concert. Loud passages may be a little too loud; ...

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Album Review

John Gunther Trio: In This World

Read "In This World" reviewed by Derek Taylor

by Derek Taylor
February 11, 2005

Guys like John Gunther have been crafting memorable, forthright music at CIMP for years. This date marks his fifth date for the imprint, but the myopic radar of most jazz press still has yet to detect his presence as a player of strong merit. The set also marks a return to both the instrumentation and affiliations of his CIMP debut. Other outings have featured him in slightly larger ensembles, most frequently his Axis Mundi ensemble in league with trumpeter Ron ...