Is What It Is
1994 studio album by Mike Stern
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Is What It Is is a studio album by Mike Stern, released in 1994 through Atlantic Records.[2]
ReleasedMarch 8, 1994[1]
Studio
- Skyline (New York City)
- Carriage House (Stamford, Connecticut)
Length56:34
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| Released | March 8, 1994[1] | |||
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| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 56:34 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Jim Beard | |||
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Critical reception
Scott Yanow at AllMusic called the album a "passionate set" and "one of Mike Stern's better recordings."[2]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Mike Stern.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Swunk" | 7:56 |
| 2. | "A Little Luck" | 6:37 |
| 3. | "What I Meant to Say" | 6:22 |
| 4. | "Showbiz" | 5:45 |
| 5. | "Believe It" | 4:36 |
| 6. | "Wherever You Are" | 5:35 |
| 7. | "Ha Ha Hotel" | 6:10 |
| 8. | "Signs" | 7:49 |
| 9. | "Dive" | 5:44 |
| Total length: | 56:34 | |
Personnel
- Mike Stern – guitars
- Jim Beard – acoustic piano (1, 3, 5, 6, 8), synthesizers (1–4, 6, 8), Hammond organ (5, 7), Wurlitzer electric piano (9)
- Will Lee – bass (1–5, 7–9)
- Harvie S – acoustic bass (6)
- Dennis Chambers – drums (1–5)
- Ben Perowsky – drums (6–9)
- Michael Brecker – saxophone (1, 2, 5)
- Bob Malach – saxophone (7–9)
Production
- Jim Beard – producer, additional engineer
- Phil Magnotti – recording, mixing
- Tom Bender – assistant engineer
- Rich Lamb – assistant engineer
- Ted Sheets – assistant engineer
- Ron Bach – digital editing
- Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound Studios (New York City, New York)
- David Burrell – production coordinator, management
- Robin Tomchin – production coordinator, management
- Jean Cronin – art direction, design
- Danny Clinch – photography
- Tropix International – management company