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This session accented the funk/R&B and rock elements of Connors' arsenal; the eight selections were dominated both by drummer Dave Weckl's prominent backbeats and Connors' riffs and dashing licks, as well as catchy hooks, progressions, and patterns from bassist Tom Kennedy. Such songs as "A Pedal," "Brody," and the title cut weren't melodically sophisticated, but had a bass-heavy structure and quick, animated solos. Although the date is a bit old, its qualities prove a perfect fit on several new adult contemporary and lite-jazz outlets. ~ Ron Wynn
Recorded at Media Sound, New York, New York on June 12 & 13 and October 15, 1984.
Reissue producer: Jerry Gordon.
Composer: Bill Connors.
Personnel: Bill Connors (guitar, electric guitar); Steve Khan (guitar); Tom Kennedy (electric bass, bass guitar); Dave Weckl (drums).
Audio Mixers: Dave Weckl; Doug Epstein; Steve Khan; Bill Connors.
Recording information: Mediasound, NY, NY (06/12/1984-10/15/1984).
Photographer: David Tan.
Unknown Contributor Role: Ed O'Connor.
Personnel: Bill Connors, Steve Khan (guitar); Tom Kennedy (electric bass); Dave Weckl (drums).
Producers: Steve Khan, Doug Epstein.
Bill Connors Step It! Songs | 1. | Lydia |
| 2. | Pedal, A |
| 3. | Step It |
| 4. | Cookies |
| 5. | Brody |
| 6. | Twinkle |
| 7. | Titan |
| 8. | Flickering Lights |
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Step It! Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   Jazz Guitar player
Anyone who knows who Bill Conners is, doesn't need to read a review to know that you can't go wrong buying his music.Its a Three piece band and its not too lite nor is it too heavy.Best known for being a member of the early "Return to forever",So if you play guitar,you will love it,or if you're just a fan of electric instrumentl
jazz you will love it too.And for all you drummer fans out there,you will be glad to hear that Dave Weckl plays up a storm on this record.That alone is worth ordering this CD.
Submitted by Randy (Allen,Texas, USA)
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 Three "Must Own" Guitar Fusion CDs
Bill Connors’ “Step It”, “Double Up” and “Assembler” were originally released in vinyl LP form twenty years ago. This would account for their relatively short playing time (only “Step It” exceeds 40 minutes). These pieces have held their own through the test of time. The compositions are strong and memorable and the performance is of the highest degree. Connors’ lushly chorused chords and warm distorted tone create sonic landscapes that will thrill any aficionado of guitar trio fusion.
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