Cipher Syntax
# 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".

Professional ratings :

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## Track listing

All compositions by Steve Coleman except as indicated

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

## Personnel

* Steve Coleman - alto saxophone
* Greg Osby - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
* David Gilmore - electric guitar (tracks 1-3, 5 & 8-10)
* Bob Hurst - acoustic bass (tracks 1-5 & 7-10)
* Marvin "Smitty" Smith (tracks 1-3, 5 & 7-10), Tani Tabbal (tracks 1, 4, 8 & 9) - drums
