Is What It Is

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

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

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