Black Science

by Steve Coleman and Five Elements

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 May 1991
  • Label: Novus
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 51:02
  • Community rating: 3.52/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Dave Holland, James Weidman, Cassandra Wilson, David Gilmore, Reggie Washington, Marvin "Smitty" Smith

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Continuing his exploration of the M-Base concept, saxophonist Steve Coleman blends uncommon time signatures with deep, funk-driven grooves. 'Black Science' stands as a highly technical, rhythmic masterclass in modern jazz fusion, featuring intricate improvisations and complex interplay among the Five Elements ensemble.

Genres

Descriptors: uncommon-time-signatures, improvisation, melodic, rhythmic, technical, fusion, saxophone, complex, funky

Tracklist

  1. The X Format (Standard Deviation) (6:45)
  2. Twister (7:48)
  3. Turbulence (6:22)
  4. Beyond All We Know (4:10)
  5. A Vial of Calm (7:06)
  6. Black Phonemics (4:01)
  7. Ghost Town (6:56)
  8. Magneto (2:52)
  9. Cross-Fade (3:07)
  10. Black Phonemics (Reprise) (1:51)

Credits

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