title: Is What It Is
text: # 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
  