CD Anthology
(2004) Live from FitGerald's.
The Jim Guter Big Band is comprised of professional
musicians from the greater Chicagoland area. The band
performs a varitey of jazz, latin, and swing music in a big
band style.
The band was started in 2004 and has quickly become one
of Chicago's finest and most sought after bands. The band
has atotal of three CD's: Live at Hackney's, Downers
Grove Jazz Festival and Live from FitGerald's.
(2002) Level 7 - Night Groove
A personal mix especial for Jim. Featuring his favorite
extended mixes and remixes for "cruisin'" and
"thumpin'" the likes of which have not been matched yet.
1) Night Groove
2) Maxin'
3) Master Plan
4) Curved Motion
5) My-Ty
(2005, 2004) Both Sides of the Coin
Recorded in 2004 and due it's popularity re-released in
2005! Both Sides of the Coin demonstrates Jim's
abilities as a conservatory trained musician in both:
Jazz or "Commerical" music and Classical or "Legit"
genres, as well as, his special studio mixes.
This CD was designed to be a demo to showcase the
concept of cross-over performance,which is the ability
to perform in both classical and jazz genres.
Classical Side
1) Reiche: Albson Fanfare
2) Haydn: Concerto for Trumpet in E-Flat - Mvt. I
3) Hovhannes: Sonata, Op.200 - Mvt. I
Morill: Excerpts from Nine Pieces for Solo Trumpet
4) Majestic
5) Airborn Blues
(2001) Level 7 - Maxin'
Recorded in 2001 as an encore project to House Mix and
Break It Down. This CD features remixed verisons of some of
the songs on these previous CD's. This music is great cruisin'
music to add to your weekend party mix.
1) Night Groove
2) Scratch
3) Maxin'
4) Jungle Rhythm
5) Master Plan
6) Groove #1
7) My-Ty
(2001) Level 7 - House Mix
Recorded in 2001 focusing on house mixes of original
tunes composed, mixed, and mastered in Lion's Den
Studio.
1) My-Ty
2) Jungle Rhythm
3) Maxin'
(2001) Level 7-Break It Down
This was the first effort for Jim's new twist in his
musically journey. These songs reflect his experiencing
with house and techno music.
1) Curved Motion
2) Scratch
3) Master Plan
4) Night Groove
(1997) All Night Long
Jim's first solo CD project. The tunes were ahead of
their time, now termed - chill music - these songs show a
deep seductive side to Jim's consciousness.
All original tunes featuring his multi-instrumental and
sequencing talents recorded in Lion's Den Studio.
1) All Night Long
2) Cat Eyes
3) Call of the City
4) Paradise(In Your Eyes)
(1996) CAE 1996 - Eclectic Nation
A collaborative effort that looked to combine many
different styles and genres. All the tunes are originals
composed by each person in the group.
1) Normal Nights
2) Hopeful Love
3) Big Dance
4) Goodbye My Love
5) 100% Polyester
6) Colour Changes
7) Con Sentimentale
(2006) Red October Sessions
Remix of highly requested club songs and introduces two
NEW Tracks: Movin' On and My Lonely Heart ~ PLUS Jim
takes on playing rock guitar virtuoso: Steve Vai! It's true,
Jim plays guitar.
Listen to his version of Steve Vai's ~
"For the Love of God"
noodling on the track "Tender Surrender"
1) For the Love of God
2) Tender Surrender
3) Movin' On
4) Groove #1
5) Night Groove
6) My Lonely Heart