MIKE STERN - Give and Take (1997) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This is a relatively straight-ahead set by the distinctive guitarist Mike Stern, whose airy sound seems quite fresh in this context. Stern performs three standards ("I Love You," "Giant Steps" and "Oleo"), Jimi Hendrix's "Who Knows," and six originals, mostly in a trio with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jack DeJohnette. Percussionist Don Alias helps out on a few tracks; pianist Gil Goldstein is on two, and tenor great Michael Brecker nearly steals the show with three high-powered solos. Actually, the biggest surprise is "That's What You Think," a straight-ahead blues that has a very credible alto solo from guest David Sanborn. All in all, an excellent outing. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1 I Love You 6:20
Cole Porter
2 Hook Up 7:04
Mike Stern
3 Everything Changes 5:40
Mike Stern
4 One Liners 8:18
Mike Stern
5 Jones Street 7:34
Mike Stern
6 Lumpy 3:15
Mike Stern
7 Rooms 5:03
Mike Stern
8 That's What You Think 6:42
Mike Stern
9 Giant Steps 5:09
John Coltrane
10 Who Knows? 3:04
Jimi Hendrix
11 Oleo 5:33
Sonny Rollins
Credits:
Acoustic Bass – John Patitucci
Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn (tracks: 8)
Drums – Jack DeJohnette (tracks: 1 to 5, 8, 9)
Guitar – Mike Stern
Percussion – Don Alias (tracks: 6, 7, 10, 11)
Piano – Gil Goldstein (tracks: 6, 7)
Producer – Gil Goldstein
Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker (tracks: 2, 4, 5)
Written-By – Mike Stern (tracks: 2 to 8)