Functional Arrhythmias sees Coleman and his long-running group Five Elements grappling with complex rhythmic structures, resulting in a demanding but rewarding program of intense, interactive music.
- The album was recorded in New York City at Systems Two Recording Studio.
- Pi Recordings released Functional Arrhythmias on March 25, 2013.
- The release features Coleman on alto saxophone, with his long-standing bandmates Jonathan Finlayson on trumpet, Stephan Crump on bass, and Marcus Gilmore on drums.
Steve Coleman is a composer and saxophonist from Chicago, a key figure in the M-Base collective and a restless experimenter in jazz and funk. By 2013, he had long been recognized as one of the most forward-thinking artists in contemporary jazz.
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