Mike stern midi6/15/2023 ![]() ![]() Leni Stern who is a magnificent artist in her own right returns for “Out Of The Blue.” This time Leni Stern plays the exotic three stringed Malian instrument called a n’goni and the texture created seems to weave its sound like the golden thread of some beautiful tapestry. Other guests kicking off this funk infused tune include saxophonist Chris Potter and Stern’s wife Lenni on rhythm guitar. The opening tune “AJ” was specifically penned for contrabass guitarist Anthony Jackson. Just to drop a few names one can hear Randy Brecker, Kenny Garrett, Esperanza Spalding and Richard Bona and that is just the beginning of what is in store. If an eclectic mix of R&B, rock, swing, funk and world music happen to hit your musical sweet spot as they did mine on the 2009 Big Neighborhood on Heads Up then All Over The Place will be right up your alley. ![]() The 2009 release Big Neighborhood is a release built on diversity and drawn from a myriad of influences going back to Blood Sweat & Tears in the mid 70’s to some work with Miles Davis in the mid 80’s and now a stellar solo career that has spanned over 25 years has all gone into All Over The Place! It is no wonder Stern was the recipient of Guitar Player Magazine’s Certified Legend Award for 2012. Stern is an evolving artist and the sonic byproduct of his own experience. To pigeonhole Mike Stern as a modern jazz, fusion, or contemporary guitarist is far too limiting to such a gifted artist whose influences and command of styles are …well…All Over The Place!
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