Motherland Pulse

Motherland Pulse

ASIN: B00005NFIQ

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Alto saxist and composer Steve Coleman made his debut in 1985 on the German-recorded Motherland Pulse. In this rereleased box package, with its 24-bit remastering, his promise and talent shine through, indicating a vision that may still be ahead of its time. Merging a crisp, tart alto-sax tone (shades of Gary Bartz) and harmonic sophistication with street-smart rhythms and compositional complexity, Coleman was revitalizing jazz for a new generation. Unlike his more celebrated peers who merely dredged up be-bop, Coleman was asserting a newer, more contemporaneous voice. Assisted by pianist Geri Allen, drummer "Smitty" Smith, and bassist Lonnie Plaxico, Coleman and fellow soloists' Graham Haynes and vocalist Cassandra Wilson play with a cool confidence and suave flair. Though future Coleman albums moved more in the hip-hop/funk direction, Motherland Pulse reveals the emergence of a decidedly jazz voice, joining old and new ideas with a hip, loose-limbed swing that sounds as fresh today as it did then. --Wally Shoup

Tracks:

Irate Blues
Another Level
Cud Ba-rith
Wights Waits For Weights
No Good Time Fairies
On This
The Glide Was In The Ride
Motherland Pulse

Amazon.com

Alto saxist and composer Steve Coleman made his debut in 1985 on the German-recorded Motherland Pulse. In this rereleased box package, with its 24-bit remastering, his promise and talent shine through, indicating a vision that may still be ahead of its time. Merging a crisp, tart alto-sax tone (shades of Gary Bartz) and harmonic sophistication with street-smart rhythms and compositional complexity, Coleman was revitalizing jazz for a new generation. Unlike his more celebrated peers who merely dredged up be-bop, Coleman was asserting a newer, more contemporaneous voice. Assisted by pianist Geri Allen, drummer "Smitty" Smith, and bassist Lonnie Plaxico, Coleman and fellow soloists' Graham Haynes and vocalist Cassandra Wilson play with a cool confidence and suave flair. Though future Coleman albums moved more in the hip-hop/funk direction, Motherland Pulse reveals the emergence of a decidedly jazz voice, joining old and new ideas with a hip, loose-limbed swing that sounds as fresh today as it did then. --Wally Shoup

Customer Reviews:

More of a straight jazz CD than Cassandra Wilson CD.......2006-11-14

This CD can be confusing in a couple of areas- first the packaging is too similar to another Coleman release. Read the title and check the song list before purchasing. Second, some may classify it as a Cassandra Wilson CD as she sings on 3 tracks. Let's point out that she doesn't appear at all on 5 tracks and that the 3 songs she's on are pretty evenly divided between vocal and instrumental parts. So this would not be a good starting point for a Wilson fan. To enjoy this CD, an appreciation of jazz that's a little avant garde or expiremental would be neccessary. It's not for everyone.

Average customer rating:

Motherland Pulse
Steve Coleman
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music

Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000008ALJ
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Irate Blues
Another Level
CRith
Wights Waits for Weights
No Good Time Fairies
On This
Glide Was in the Ride
Motherland Pulse

Average customer rating:

Motherland Pulse
Steve Coleman
Manufacturer: Universal Music & VI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000E5LR
Release Date: 2000-01-01

Jazz Music:

Jazz Music

Jazz Music