MIKE STERN - Upside Downside (1988) APE (tracks+.cue), lossless

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. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist:
1    Upside Downside    5:41
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2    Little Shoes    5:33
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3    Goodbye Again    6:33
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4    Mood Swings    6:01
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5    After You    5:25
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6    Scuffle    6:11
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Credits:
Alto Saxophone – David Sanborn (tracks: 3)
Arranged By – Jeff Andrews (tracks: 6)
Bass – Jaco Pastorius (tracks: 4), Jeff Andrews (tracks: 2), Mark Egan (tracks: 1 to 3, 5)
Drums – Dave Weckl (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6), Steve Jordan (tracks: 4)
Guitar, Composed, Arranged By – Mike Stern
Percussion – Dr. Gibbs (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6)
Piano, Synthesizer – Mitch Forman (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6)
Producer – Hiram Bullock
Tenor Saxophone – Bob Berg