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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.[1]

Reception

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states, "An acquired taste, but still excellent".[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Wilson & Alroy[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Coleman except as indicated

  1. "Slang" - 9:18
  2. "Bed Stuy" - 7:08
  3. "Turn of Events" (Greg Osby) - 3:23
  4. "Decrepidus" (Osby) - 3:49
  5. "Ihgnat Down" (Strata Institute) - 2:23
  6. "Micro-Move" - 4:17
  7. "Wild" - 3:04
  8. "Humantic" (Osby) - 7:19
  9. "Abacus" - 7:28
  10. "Ihgnat" (Strata Institute) - 3:27

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Strata Institute sessionography, accessed December 12, 2014
  2. ^ a b Nastos, M. G., Allmusic Review accessed December 12, 2014
  3. ^ Wilson & Alroy review