Mike Stern's debut as a leader mostly features the high-powered guitarist heading a sextet also including tenor saxophonist
Bob Berg, keyboardist Mitch Forman, bassist
Mark Egan, drummer
Dave Weckl and percussionist
Dr. Gibbs. Altoist
David Sanborn makes a guest appearance on "Goodbye Again," while "Mood Swings" features the quartet of
Stern,
Berg, electric bassist
Jaco Pastorius (with whom
Stern had worked in the Word of Mouth Orchestra) and drummer
Steve Jordan. The guitarist wrote or co-wrote all six selections, which generally have viable chord changes. The playing mostly fits into the genre of funky fusion, with
Stern's passionate guitar heard throughout in fine form. ~ Scott Yanow