MIKE STERN - Is What It Is (1994) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

 

 Mike Stern is one of the more creative fusion guitarists, playing with the power of rock but often taking sophisticated improvisations. On this passionate set (which consists of nine of his originals), Stern is joined by the keyboards of Jim Beard, bassist Will Lee, Dennis Chambers or Ben Perowsky on drums and (on three songs apiece) the tenors of Michael Brecker and Bob Malach. Overall this is one of Mike Stern's better recordings. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1. Swunk - 7:53
2. A Little Luck - 6:36   
3. What I Meant To Say - 6:20     
4. Showbiz - 5:43
5. Believe It  - 4:32  
6. Wherever You Are - 5:32
7. Ha Ha Hotel - 6:10    
8. Signs - 7:48
9. 55 Dive - 5:44
Personnel:
Mike Stern - Guitar
Michael Brecker - Saxophone
Jim Beard - Synthesizers, Piano, Hammond Organ, Wurlitzer Piano, Production, Additional Engineering
Will Lee - Bass
Dennis Chambers - Drums
Ben Perowsky - Drums
Harvie Swartz - Acoustic Bass
Bob Malach - Saxophone