MIKE STERN - Jigsaw (1989) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

 

 This is a fairly typical Mike Stern fusion date, featuring his rocking guitar on seven of his pieces. Stern is joined by his usual sidemen -- tenor saxophonist Bob Berg, keyboardist Jim Beard, electric bassist Jeff Andrews, either Peter Erskine or Dennis Chambers on drums and percussionist Manolo Badrena -- and plays with plenty of fire, yet a good amount of restraint. Michael Brecker is a guest on "Chief," jamming on his fairly anonymous-sounding EWI. A decent effort, easily recommended to fans of the more adventurous rock guitarists. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1. Another Way Around 6:25
2. Loose Ends 6:11
3. To Let You Know 6:30
4. Jigsaw 7:06
5. Chief" (bonus) 7:45
6. Rhyme or Reason 5:46
7. Kwirk 6:58
All songs written and composed by Mike Stern.
Total length: 46:41  
Personnel
Mike Stern – guitar
Jim Beard – keyboard, synthesizer
Peter Erskine – drums (except tracks 1, 4, 5)
Dennis Chambers – drums (tracks 1, 4, 5)
Manolo Badrena – bongo, shaker
Don Alias – percussion
Jeff Andrews – bass
Bob Berg – saxophone
Michael Brecker – saxophone