Who Let The Cats Out?

Who Let The Cats Out?

Mike Stern, one of the most recognized and celebrated guitarists of his generation, released his Heads Up International worldwide debut album, Who Let the Cats Out?, on August 15, 2006. On SternÂ’s thirteenth release as a leader, the award winning three-time GRAMMY nominee continues to blur the boundaries between jazz, funk, blues and rock with eleven unique originals. <P>Who Let the Cats Out? was recorded in January 2006 and features a stunning lineup including bassists Richard Bona (who handles vocals on two tracks), Anthony Jackson, Meshell Ndegeocello, Chris Minh Doky and Victor Wooten, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, saxophonists Bob Franceschini and Bob Malach, drummers Dave Weckl and Kim Thompson, harmonica player Gregoire Maret, and keyboardist/producer Jim Beard. <P>It isnÂ’t surprising that Stern spent time playing with Miles Davis. Like the legendary trumpeterÂ’s best work, one never knows what to expect from a new Stern release. Who Let the Cats Out? offers a range of memorable melodies with plenty of dynamic playing by the guitar hero and crew. The album ranges from bluesy, powerful funk (Â"Tumble Home,Â" Â"Roll with ItÂ") and lots of dynamic interplay (Â"KT,Â" Â"TexasÂ") to tightly-packed new jazz (Â"Good Question,Â" Â"Leni Goes ShoppingÂ") and gentle, heartfelt ballads (Â"WeÂ’re with You,Â" Â"All You NeedÂ").