Cipher Syntax


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.

Reception

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

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Coleman except as indicated
  1. "Slang" - 9:18
  2. "Bed Stuy" - 7:08
  3. "Turn of Events" - 3:23
  4. "Decrepidus" - 3:49
  5. "Ihgnat Down" - 2:23
  6. "Micro-Move" - 4:17
  7. "Wild" - 3:04
  8. "Humantic" - 7:19
  9. "Abacus" - 7:28
  10. "Ihgnat" - 3:27

Personnel