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Give and Take is an album by Mike Stern, released in 1997 through Atlantic Records. The album reached a peak position of number twelve on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums chart.

Reception

This is a relatively straight-ahead set by the distinctive guitarist Mike Stern, whose airy sound seems quite fresh in this context. Stern performs three standards (“I Love You,” “Giant Steps” and “Oleo”), Jimi Hendrix’s “Who Knows,” and six originals, mostly in a trio with bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jack DeJohnette. Percussionist Don Alias helps out on a few tracks; pianist Gil Goldstein is on two, and tenor great Michael Brecker nearly steals the show with three high-powered solos. Actually, the biggest surprise is “That’s What You Think,” a straight-ahead blues that has a very credible alto solo from guest David Sanborn. All in all, an excellent outing (Scott Yanow/AllMusic).

Track listing
All tracks are written by Mike Stern, except where noted.

1. “I Love You” Cole Porter 6:20
2. “Hook Up” 7:04
3. “Everything Changes” 5:40
4. “One Liners” 8:18
5. “Jones Street” 7:34
6. “Lumpy” 3:15
7. “Rooms” 5:03
8. “That’s What You Think” 6:42
9. “Giant Steps” John Coltrane 5:09
10. “Who Knows?” Jimi Hendrix 3:04
11. “Oleo” Sonny Rollins 5:33

Personnel

Mike Stern – guitars
Gil Goldstein – acoustic piano (6, 7)
John Patitucci – acoustic bass
Jack DeJohnette – drums (1–5, 8, 9)
Don Alias – percussion (6, 7, 10, 11)
Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (2, 4, 5)
David Sanborn – alto saxophone (8)

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Released: 1997
Studios:
Sear Sound and Sony Music Studios (New York City, New York)
Length: 63:23
Label: Atlantic
Producer: Gil Goldstein