“The essential element of this kind of music is swing. That’s what I listen for. I like to hear some references to the blues, the ancient shout and holler. I commend Mike Gauthier, (here accompanied by an excellent rhythm section) for keeping this spirit alive…Mike Gauthier and company have created an aura of sound which will not only reassure the listener that all is well in the realm of modern instrumental music, but also provide many hours of extraordinary listening pleasure.” – Archie Shepp

Michael Gauthier Quartet – The Affiliate (First Installment, 1995)
Michael Gauthier – Guitars
Jeff Johnston – Piano
David Gelfand – Bass
Claude Lavergne – Drums

1. New way of living

2. The affiliate

3. Yearnin’

4. Around every corner (I look for you)

5. Days and nights

6. Something borrowed, something new

7. Is this a dream?

8. Monk funk

9. Times gone by

10. Santa Lucia

11. Nimrod

12. Georgia on my mind