Gary Gibson's second recording combines his unique harmonic writing style with a variety of world music genres, including calypso, samba, bossa nova, guaguanco, soca, etc.

ejazznews critic Dave Binder:

"...Gibson expands on the strengths of the first album, while at the same time breaking new ground. As a composer he is able to take on the traditions of Caribbean music and inject a sense of harmony that makes it all his own. There are plenty of memorable melodies and infectious rhythms to appeal to a broad range of listeners. Easy on the ears, while at the same time filled with challenge, Countermelodies is a fine effort from an artist who deserves a broader audience."

JazzReview.com critic Wendy Ross :

"...strong in melody and rhythm, with an effervescent, feel-good vibe that will please a cross-section of music fans. Gibson delivers a great listening experience on this CD. His devotion to this unique sound shows plainly in its quality."

Largely self-recorded (with Gibson on steelpans, vibraphone, perc