Having been born in England, Nicholas studied for several years at Great Britain's prestigious Royal School of Music before moving to the United States to finish his education. In the early Nineties, Gunn's debut recording Afternoon in Sedona, inspired by his travels throughout the southwest, was released and was a best-seller at national retail chains such as Natural Wonders and the Nature Company. Nicholas' next seven subsequent albums each became a bestseller and went straight to the Billboard New Age charts, where they maintained success. The Music of the Grand Canyon was on the Billboard New Age charts for 32 weeks.

To "Breathe" is vital to life. In this, the eleventh release from world renowned flutist Nicholas Gunn, to "Breathe" is also the essence of life that is often overlooked by everyday routine. This new release celebrates and reminds us to embrace every moment with each breath. Here, Nicholas' dynamic flute melodies are fused with passionate world rhythms to inspire and uplift. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the American Lung Association.