Is What It Is

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

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