Is What It Is
| Is What It Is | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 8, 1994[1] | |||
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| Genre | Jazz fusion | |||
| Length | 56:34 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Jim Beard | |||
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Is What It Is is a studio album by Mike Stern, released in 1994 through Atlantic Records.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 – guitar
- Michael Brecker – saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5)
- Bob Malach – saxophone (tracks 7–9)
- Jim Beard – synthesizer, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electronic piano, piano, producer
- Dennis Chambers – drums (tracks 1–5)
- Ben Perowsky – drums (tracks 6–9)
- Will Lee – bass (except track 6)
- Harvie S – bass (track 6)
- Phil Magnotti – engineering, mixing
- Ron Bach – digital audio editing
- Rich Lamb – engineering assistance
- Tom Bender – engineering assistance
- Ted Sheets – engineering assistance
- Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound Studios, New York City
References
- ^ "Upcoming Releases". CMJ New Music Report. March 7, 1994. p. 60.
- ^ a b c "Mike Stern - Is What It Is Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
External links
- Mike Stern "Is What It Is" at Guitar Nine