“Mark Gutierrez, guitarist, played a solo that typified driving rhythms of salsa music as he strummed with urgency and skill.”
Elaine Adolfo
“The real sleeper is a son-cha number, Azucar, written by another of L.A.’s best kept secrets Mark Gutierrez, who is featured on acoustic piano, keyboards, guitar, and background vocals.”
Hector Resendez, L.A. Salsa Magazine review of “Solo Flight” by Susie Hansen
“Pianist Mark Gutierrez has his own distinct style and is also an outstanding guitar player as well.”
Mal Sands, L.A. Jazz Scene
“The disc begins with two compositions by Mark Gutierrez. Muevase, is a straight ahead latin jazz number that offers statements from everyone. Que Malo, a guaracha, has Gutierrez doing excellent solos on both piano and guitar.”
L.A. Jazz Scene review of “Night in L.A.” by Johnny Blas
“The eight member Latin Jazz ensemble is comprised of some of L.A.’s best players, starting with the band’s musical director Mark Gutierrez, who plays piano, guitar, and helps on the coro.”
Latin Beat
“Adelante: Mark’s happy tune swung from the first time we rehearsed it. Mark’s piano solo displays his continued development and is harmonically daring. Mas Azucar, is a driving guajira in the Oye Como Va. Mark’s straight ahead tune frames his clean fluent guitar solo. Yo No Se is a slow somber guajira by Mark. His traditional acoustic guitar is fast and full of cross-rhythms, ranking him up there with Strunz and Farah.”
Linear notes to “Skin and Bones” by Johnny Blas
“Mark Gutierrez’ Es La Verdad is a cha cha cha dancer’s dream! His guitar solo spices up this festive piece with a remarkable West Coast flavor. Como Asi is a swinging number by Mark who does a wailing guitar solo that Santana would want to master one day.”
Hector Resendez review of “Mambo 2000” by Johnny Blas
“Es La Verdad is a lively cha cha that features lovely solo work from Gutierrez on guitar. On his composition Como Asi, Gutierrez picks up his guitar and wails in an enthusiastic rock style.”
Jim Santella, L.A. Jazz Scene
“Mark Gutierrez has guitar solos on three numbers, the best of these on Como Asi. Other strong numbers include the wild and wooly Es La Verdad composed by Gutierrez.
Marcelo Breton, Jazz Times
“But my choice track is M.J.’s Mambo. Composed by Gutierrez, the selection smokes with mucho sabor and commendable solos by Gutierrez on piano and guitar.”
Ralph Mercado, Latin Beat review of “King Conga” by Johnny Blas
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