Guitarist
Mike Stern, best-known for playing rock-oriented fusion and in more commercial settings, surprised many listeners by recording an album dominated by standards. Actually, there are three originals included among the 11 pieces, but
Stern also digs into such songs as "Like Someone in Love," "Moment's Notice," Chick Corea's "Windows," and "Straight No Chaser." Among
Stern's sidemen on this fairly straight-ahead but adventurous set are trumpeter
Randy Brecker,
Bob Berg on tenor, and keyboardist
Gil Goldstein. This little-known release is well-worth acquiring. ~ Scott Yanow