Is What It Is is a studio album by Mike Stern, released in 1994 through Atlantic Records."Mike Stern - Is What It Is Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
Critical reception
Scott Yanow at AllMusic called the album a "passionate set" and "one of Mike Stern's better recordings."
Track listing
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
References
External links Mike Stern "Is What It Is" at Guitar Nine