The sky is the limit when Kenny Shanker makes the scene with his 2011 debut release "Steppin' Up." Alto saxophonist Shanker pushes his melodic message to the forefront and really demonstrates his total command of his instrument. Critical listeners will enjoy the amazing program of original compositions and should agree that "Steppin Up" succeeds in announcing that Kenny Shanker is someone new to keep an eye on for many years to come. From the opening salvo to the final crescendo, "Steppin Up" keeps swinging hard and is sure to delight straight ahead jazz fans everywhere.
Featured Artists
- Kenny Shanker - Alto Saxophone
- Art Hirahara - Piano
- Mike Eckroth - Piano
- Lage Lund - Guitar
- Yoshi Waki - Bass
- Brian Fishler - Drums
Recording
- Marc Free - producer
- Nick O'Toole - associate producer
- Phil Magnotti - engineer
- Natalie Vaughan - photography
- Jamie Brunson - package design
- recorded at Carriage House Studios, Stamford, CT on April 10, 2009
- mixed and mastered at Silvermine Studios, Norwalk, CT
Release Date
September 6, 2011
The sky is the limit when Kenny Shanker makes the scene with his 2011 debut release "Steppin' Up." Alto saxophonist Shanker pushes his melodic message to the forefront and really demonstrates his total command of his instrument. Critical listeners will enjoy the amazing program of original compositions and should agree that "Steppin Up" succeeds in announcing that Kenny Shanker is someone new to keep an eye on for many years to come. From the opening salvo to the final crescendo, "Steppin Up" keeps swinging hard and is sure to delight straight ahead jazz fans everywhere.
Featured Artists
- Kenny Shanker - Alto Saxophone
- Art Hirahara - Piano
- Mike Eckroth - Piano
- Lage Lund - Guitar
- Yoshi Waki - Bass
- Brian Fishler - Drums
Recording
- Marc Free - producer
- Nick O'Toole - associate producer
- Phil Magnotti - engineer
- Natalie Vaughan - photography
- Jamie Brunson - package design
- recorded at Carriage House Studios, Stamford, CT on April 10, 2009
- mixed and mastered at Silvermine Studios, Norwalk, CT
Release Date
September 6, 2011