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On this intriguing set, altoist Steve Coleman performs concise versions of 11 originals, utilizing funky rhythms in creative ways and emphasizing colorful ensembles. The music is not as abrasive as some of his earlier M-Base sets -- there is no rapping and the only vocalizing is a wordless spot for Cassandra Wilson. In addition to Coleman, the key voices are keyboardist Andy Milne, guitarist David Gilmore, electric bassist Reggie Washington, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith. The music is quite original yet fairly accessible due to the rhythms. Recommended.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
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Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Jim Weidman, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums, Percussion - Michael Wimberly, Percussion - Lance Bryant, Tenor Saxophone - Don Bryon, Clarinet - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Piano, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Andy Milne, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Camille Gainer, Drums - Meshell Johnson, Bass Guitar
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - David Gilmore, Composer, Guitar, Lyricist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Jim Weidman, Keyboards, Piano - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Andy Milne, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Percussion - Michael Wimberly, Percussion - Cassandra Wilson
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Andy Milne, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Andy Milne, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Greg Osby, Alto Saxophone - Camille Gainer, Drums - Meshell Johnson, Bass Guitar
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Jim Weidman, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums, Percussion - Michael Wimberly, Percussion - Lance Bryant, Tenor Saxophone - Don Bryon, Clarinet
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Andy Milne, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Composer, Drums, Lyricist, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Andy Milne, Composer, Lyricist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Jim Weidman, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Jim Weidman, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Drums, Percussion
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Steve Coleman and Five Elements, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Steve Coleman, Alto Saxophone, Composer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Louis Coleman, Assistant Producer - Joseph Marciano, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer - Don Ranieri, Assistant Engineer - Andy Milne, Keyboards, Piano - David Gilmore, Guitar - Reggie Washington, Bass Guitar - Marvin "Smitty" Smith, Percussion - Greg Osby, Alto Saxophone - Meshell Johnson, Bass Guitar - Camille Gainer, Drums
(P) 1992 BMG Music
Album review
On this intriguing set, altoist Steve Coleman performs concise versions of 11 originals, utilizing funky rhythms in creative ways and emphasizing colorful ensembles. The music is not as abrasive as some of his earlier M-Base sets -- there is no rapping and the only vocalizing is a wordless spot for Cassandra Wilson. In addition to Coleman, the key voices are keyboardist Andy Milne, guitarist David Gilmore, electric bassist Reggie Washington, and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith. The music is quite original yet fairly accessible due to the rhythms. Recommended.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 01:01:48
- Main artists: Steve Coleman
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: RCA Novus
- Genre: Jazz
(P) 1992 BMG Entertainment
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