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

The Stepper
Studio album by
Released1978
RecordedNovember 19, 1977, Los Angeles CA
GenreJazz
LabelXanadu
152
ProducerDon Schlitten
Frank Butler chronology
Groovin' Blue
(1961)
The Stepper
(1978)
Wheelin' and Dealin'
(1978)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Xanadu Records discography accessed May 2, 2014
  2. ^ Fitzgerald, M., Frank Butler discography, accessed May 2, 2014
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S., Allmusic Review accessed May 2, 2014