Is What It Is
# Is What It Is

Is What It Is is a studio album by Mike Stern, released in 1994 through Atlantic Records.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

Scott Yanow at AllMusic called the album a "passionate set" and "one of Mike Stern's better recordings."

## Track listing

All tracks are written by Mike Stern.

## Personnel

* Mike Stern – guitar
* Michael Brecker – saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5)
* Bob Malach – saxophone (tracks 7–9)
* Jim Beard – synthesizer, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electronic piano, piano, producer
* Dennis Chambers – drums (tracks 1–5)
* Ben Perowsky – drums (tracks 6–9)
* Will Lee – bass (except track 6)
* Harvie S – bass (track 6)
* Phil Magnotti – engineering, mixing
* Ron Bach – digital audio editing
* Rich Lamb – engineering assistance
* Tom Bender – engineering assistance
* Ted Sheets – engineering assistance
* Greg Calbi – mastering at Sterling Sound Studios, New York City
