This 2011 release captures Steve Coleman and Five Elements in peak form, pushing the boundaries of rhythmic complexity and improvisational intensity. The album is a testament to Coleman's enduring vision and the ensemble's telepathic interplay.
- "The Mancy of Sound" was recorded in Brooklyn, New York, at Dave Stoler's studio.
- The album features the long-standing Five Elements lineup of guitarist Miles Okazaki, bassist Anthony Tidd, drummer Sean Rickman, and keyboardist Jonathan Finlayson.
- The release followed Coleman's 2010 album "The Xen overture," continuing a period of intense creative activity and critical acclaim for the artist.
Steve Coleman is a highly influential saxophonist and composer who has led his group Five Elements since the 1980s, known for his complex, rhythmically intricate work in jazz and jazz fusion. At the time of "The Mancy of Sound," Coleman was continuing his prolific output on Pi Recordings, exploring new avenues of his sophisticated rhythmic language.
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