The Stepper is an album by drummer Frank Butler which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Xanadu label.[1][2]
| The Stepper | ||||
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | November 19, 1977, Los Angeles CA | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Xanadu 152 | |||
| Producer | Don Schlitten | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [3] |
The Allmusic review recommended the album awarding it album 4½ stars and stating "the drummer is in top form on this quartet date... He never loses the listener's attention during his two long drum solos... this LP should be snapped up without delay by bop fans".[3]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Dolo Coker except as indicated
- "The Stepper" - 19:58
- "Au Privave" (Charlie Parker) - 4:43
- "Captain Kidd" - 5:51
- "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) - 5:38
- "Urbane" – 8:36
Personnel
edit- Frank Butler - drums
- Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3-5)
- Dolo Coker - piano
- Monty Budwig - bass
References
edit- ^ Xanadu Records discography accessed May 2, 2014
- ^ Fitzgerald, M., Frank Butler discography, accessed May 2, 2014
- ^ a b Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed May 2, 2014