Is What It Is Explained

Is What It Is is a studio album by Mike Stern, released in 1994 through Atlantic Records.^[1]

Critical reception

Scott Yanow at AllMusic called the album a "passionate set" and "one of Mike Stern's better recordings."^[1]

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

External links

• Mike Stern "Is What It Is" at Guitar Nine

Notes and References

1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/is-what-it-is-mw0000623499 "Mike Stern - Is What It Is Album Reviews, Songs & More"