| Black Science | ||||
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| Studio album by Steve Coleman and Five Elements | ||||
| Released | 1991 | |||
| Recorded | December 1990 Systems Two, Brooklyn NY | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Novus PD/PL 83119 | |||
| Producer | Steve Coleman | |||
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Black Science is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his band Five Elements, recorded in 1990 and released on the Novus label. [1] [2]
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| AllMusic |   [3] |
The Austin American-Statesman wrote that "strong modern street music sensibilities infuse contemporary funk to create a sort of hip-hop jazz." [4] The Edmonton Journal determined that "the off-kilter drumming of Marvin 'Smitty' Smith and darting lines of Reggie Washington's electric bass set up a complicated maze for the snaking, urgent, unceasing curiosity of Coleman's alto sax." [5]
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Altoist Steve Coleman's CD is recommended as a good example of his music. The improvisations are dynamic, unpredictable, and quite original... Coleman, who wrote all but one of the originals, is the dominant force behind this often-disturbing but generally stimulating music". [3]
All compositions by Steve Coleman except as indicated
Drop Kick is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his band Five Elements recorded in 1992 and released by Novus.
The Razor's Edge is a studio album by English jazz bassist Dave Holland, released in 1987 via the ECM label. It features Holland’s quintet featuring alto saxophonist Steve Coleman, trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, trombonist Robin Eubanks and drummer ”Smitty” Smith.
Live at Sweet Basil Volume 2 is an album by David Murray released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1984 and the second to feature his Big Band. It features performances by Murray, Olu Dara, Baikida Carroll, Craig Harris, Bob Stewart, Vincent Chancey, Steve Coleman, John Purcell, Rod Williams, Fred Hopkins and Billy Higgins conducted by Lawrence "Butch" Morris. The album was preceded by Live at Sweet Basil Volume 1.
Dream of the Elders is a studio album by the British jazz bassist Dave Holland and his quartet, featuring saxophonist Eric Person, vibraphonist Steve Nelson and drummer Gene Jackson.
Triplicate is a studio album by British jazz bassist Dave Holland released on the ECM label in 1988. It features Holland in a trio with alto saxophonist Steve Coleman and drummer Jack DeJohnette.
Extensions is an album by jazz bassist Dave Holland released on the ECM label in 1990. The record is Dave Holland's eighth album to be released on the ECM label. It features two members of his previous quintet— saxophonist Steve Coleman and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith—alongside guitarist Kevin Eubanks, in his first appearance on a Holland record. Holland recorded "Processional" again on his later sextet album Pass It On.
Phantasies is an album by the American jazz pianist Jaki Byard with the Apollo Stompers, recorded in 1984 and released on the Italian Soul Note label.
Jumpin' In is an album by bassist Dave Holland, recorded in 1983 and released on the ECM label. It features Holland with his quintet of trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, alto saxophonist Steve Coleman, trombonist Julian Priester and drummer Steven Ellington. The album title has been used for the Manx Radio Friday night show Jumpin' In, presented by the brothers Caine.
Seeds of Time is a studio album by English bassist Dave Holland's Quintet recorded in 1984 and released on the ECM label. alto saxophonist Steve Coleman, trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and trombonist Julian Priester return from Holland’s previous album, along with new drummer Marvin “Smitty” Smith.
Sound Museum: Hidden Man is an album by the American jazz composer and saxophonist Ornette Coleman recorded in 1996 and released on the Harmolodic/Verve label. It is dedicated to Don Cherry and Ed Blackwell.
The Tao of Mad Phat is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his band Five Elements recorded in 1993 and released on the Novus label.
Rhythm in Mind is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman, recorded in 1991 and released by Novus Records.
Motherland Pulse is the debut album by saxophonist Steve Coleman recorded in 1985 and released on JMT Records.
On the Edge of Tomorrow is the second album by saxophonist Steve Coleman recorded in 1986 and released on the JMT label.
Cipher Syntax is an album by Strata Institute, an M-Base group led by saxophonists Greg Osby and Steve Coleman, recorded in 1988 and released on the JMT label.
Turnaround is a live album by American pianist Joanne Brackeen recorded at Sweet Basil Jazz Club in 1992 and released on the Evidence label in 1995.
Love Remains is an album by saxophonist Robert Watson which was recorded in 1986 and released on the Italian Red label.
Harlem Blues is an album by trumpeter Donald Byrd featuring performances recorded in 1987 and released on the Landmark label the following year.
Continuum is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Arabesque label.
Fire! Live at the Village Vanguard is a live album by saxophonist David Newman's Quintet, with guest appearances by Stanley Turrentine and Hank Crawford, recorded at the Village Vanguard in 1988 and released on the Atlantic label.
