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Black Science is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his band Five Elements, recorded in 1990 and released on the Novus label.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: “Altoist Steve Coleman’s CD is recommended as a good example of his music. The improvisations are dynamic, unpredictable, and quite original… Coleman, who wrote all but one of the originals, is the dominant force behind this often-disturbing but generally stimulating music”.

Track listing:
All compositions by Steve Coleman except as indicated

“The X Format” – 6:45
“Twister” – 7:48
“Turbulence” – 6:22
“Beyond All We Know” – 4:10
“A Vial of Calm” – 7:06
“Black Phonemics” (David Gilmore, Steve Coleman) – 4:01
“Ghost Town” (Dave Mills, Steve Coleman) – 6:56
“Magneto” (James Weidman) – 2:52
“Cross-Fade” – 3:07
“Black Phonemics (Reprise)” – 1:50

Personnel:
Steve Coleman – alto saxophone
James Weidman – piano, keyboards
David Gilmore – guitar
Reggie Washington – bass guitar
Marvin “Smitty” Smith – drums
Cassandra Wilson – vocals (tracks 1, 4 & 5)
Dave Holland – double bass (tracks 2, 4 & 5)
Dave Mills – voice (track 7)
Najma Akhtar – vocals (track 7)

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Released: 1991
Recorded: December 1990
Systems Two, Brooklyn NY
Label: Novus
PD/PL 83119
Producer: Steve Coleman