The Stepper Explained

The Stepper
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Frank Butler
Cover:	The Stepper.jpg
Released:	1978
Recorded:	November 19, 1977, Los Angeles CA
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Xanadu 152
Producer:	Don Schlitten
Chronology:	Frank Butler
Prev Title:	Groovin' Blue
Prev Year:	1961
Next Title:	Wheelin' and Dealin'
Next Year:	1978

The Stepper is an album by drummer Frank Butler which was recorded in 1977 and released on the Xanadu label.^{[1] [2]}

Reception

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

All compositions by Dolo Coker except as indicated

1. "The Stepper" - 19:58
2. "Au Privave" (Charlie Parker) - 4:43
3. "Captain Kidd" - 5:51
4. "Easy Living" (Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger) - 5:38
5. "Urbane" – 8:36

Personnel

• Frank Butler - drums
• Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone (tracks 1 & 3-5)
• Dolo Coker - piano
• Monty Budwig - bass

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Xanadu.htm Xanadu Records discography
2. Fitzgerald, M., Frank Butler discography, accessed May 2, 2014
3. Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed May 2, 2014