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 Frank Butler
Released	1978
Recorded	November 19, 1977, Los Angeles CA
Genre	Jazz
Label	Xanadu 152
Producer	Don Schlitten
Frank Butler chronology
Groovin' Blue (1961) The Stepper (1978) Wheelin' and Dealin' (1978)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
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

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

References