MIKE STERN - Jigsaw (1989) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

This is a fairly typical Mike Stern fusion date, featuring his rocking guitar on seven of his pieces. Stern is joined by his usual sidemen -- tenor saxophonist Bob Berg, keyboardist Jim Beard, electric bassist Jeff Andrews, either Peter Erskine or Dennis Chambers on drums and percussionist Manolo Badrena -- and plays with plenty of fire, yet a good amount of restraint. Michael Brecker is a guest on "Chief," jamming on his fairly anonymous-sounding EWI. A decent effort, easily recommended to fans of the more adventurous rock guitarists. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1. Another Way Around 6:25
Mike Stern
2. Loose Ends 6:11
Mike Stern
3. To Let You Know 6:30
Mike Stern
4. Jigsaw 7:06
Mike Stern
5. Chief  7:45
Mike Stern
6. Rhyme or Reason 5:46
Mike Stern
7. Kwirk 6:58
Mike Stern
Credits :
Mike Stern – Guitar
Jim Beard – Keyboard, Synthesizer
Peter Erskine – Drums (except tracks 1, 4, 5)
Dennis Chambers – Drums (tracks 1, 4, 5)
Manolo Badrena – Bongo, Shaker
Don Alias – Percussion
Jeff Andrews – Bass
Bob Berg – Saxophone
Michael Brecker – Saxophone