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'All Over the Place' by Mike Stern aligns the characteristically diverse and adventurous guitarist with a cadre of brilliant guests, including trumpeter Randy Brecker; saxophonist Kenny Garrett; and drummers Dave Weckl, Keith Carlock and Lionel Cordew. Also on hand is a delegation of high-calibre electric and acoustic bass players: Esperanza Spalding, Richard Bona, Victor Wooten, Anthony Jackson, Dave Holland, Tom Kennedy, Will Lee and Victor Bailey. Since his days with Blood, Sweat & Tears in the mid-1970s, followed by stints with Billy Cobham and Miles Davis' band in the '80s, and a solo career that now spans more than 25 years, guitarist Mike Stern has used his jazz roots as a starting point for exploring a range of alternate territories that include R&B, rock, swing, funk, world music and numerous other regions along the musical topography. The recipient of Guitar Player magazine's Certified Legend Award for 2012, he's an artist who's not afraid to bring numerous styles and ideas - however diverse - into the same place just to see what happens.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best yet from Mike Stern
21 July 2012
By Jeremy C
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a huge fan of Mike Stern, have all his cds, and have seen him live many times.
On this cd, he has outdone himself, going one step beyond Who Let the Cats Out?
Great songwriting is the strong feature of the recording and despite the variety of styles of tunes written, the whole album fits together beautifully. Mike's usual great soloing is on the cd, but the solos are short and sometimes it is hard to tell where the songwriting ends and where the solo begins. And that's a good thing.
Rather than using one band for the whole recording, Mr. Stern uses different musicians on each track. There is a long list of top-rate players. Three tracks feature the rhythm section of Dave Holland and Al Foster and it is wonderful to hear this fantastic jazz bassist and drummer interact with Mike. Other tracks feature Stern's usual cohorts and other top fusion players.
The list of bass players is a who's-who of great players and one of them, Victor Wooten, turns in an outstanding performance. His solo on Half Way Home is beautiful and highly musical, not his usual slap display, but of course it shows his incredible technique which serves his musical statement perfectly.
Run and get the cd.
On this cd, he has outdone himself, going one step beyond Who Let the Cats Out?
Great songwriting is the strong feature of the recording and despite the variety of styles of tunes written, the whole album fits together beautifully. Mike's usual great soloing is on the cd, but the solos are short and sometimes it is hard to tell where the songwriting ends and where the solo begins. And that's a good thing.
Rather than using one band for the whole recording, Mr. Stern uses different musicians on each track. There is a long list of top-rate players. Three tracks feature the rhythm section of Dave Holland and Al Foster and it is wonderful to hear this fantastic jazz bassist and drummer interact with Mike. Other tracks feature Stern's usual cohorts and other top fusion players.
The list of bass players is a who's-who of great players and one of them, Victor Wooten, turns in an outstanding performance. His solo on Half Way Home is beautiful and highly musical, not his usual slap display, but of course it shows his incredible technique which serves his musical statement perfectly.
Run and get the cd.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
More Great Music From Mike Stern & Company
7 July 2012
By Chasjazzbo
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
To the casual listener, Mike Stern's latest CD "All Over the Place" may sound like familiar territory but if you listen closely you will hear brand new beauty, fire and magic. For this offering, Mike Stern has assembled twenty-one highly talented musicians and the interplay between them is simply amazing. If you like artful improvisation performed by the crème de la crème in the Jazz music world and if you like Mr. Stern's ability to write highly evocative melodies, this CD is well worth your time and money.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely love this album.
16 Aug 2012
By Peterw
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Mike Stern's "All over the place" is a wonderful release. It features Richard Bona, Kenny Garrett, Randy Brecker and Esperanza Spaulding just to name a few. The compositions are strong, and I can describe it best by saying this is one of those albums that is a joy to listen to all the way through. Mike's playing is terrific as are all the guests on this album. The title says it...the songs have many different styles and feels it truly is "All over the place"...but every one of them is a joy to hear. I keep going back to this in the car cd player. Love listening to this one while driving around town.
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