Is What It Is

Is What It Is
Studio album by
Mike Stern
ReleasedMarch 8, 1994[1]
Studio
GenreJazz fusion
Length56:34
LabelAtlantic
ProducerJim Beard
Mike Stern chronology
Dedication
(1992) 		Is What It Is
(1994) 		Vertical Reality
(1994)

Is What It Is is a studio album by Mike Stern, released in 1994 through Atlantic Records.[2]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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.TitleLength
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

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

  1. ^ "Upcoming Releases". CMJ New Music Report. March 7, 1994. p. 60.
  2. ^ a b c "Mike Stern - Is What It Is Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
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