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Album · 1999

The Sonic Language of Myth

by Steve Coleman

Released
18 May 1999
Label
RCA Victor
Catalogue no.
74321-64123-2
Tracklist
7 tracks
Length
1:08:17
Country
XW

“The Sonic Language of Myth” is an album by Steve Coleman, released in 1999 on RCA Victor. The original release has 7 tracks with a running time of 1:08:17. The line-up features Steve Coleman (arranger, alto saxophone), Miguel "Angá" Díaz (percussion), Sean Rickman (drums (drum set)), David Gold (viola) and Dorothy Lawson (cello).

Who played on The Sonic Language of Myth

  • Steve Coleman arranger, alto saxophone all tracks
  • Miguel "Angá" Díaz percussion on 6 tracks
  • Sean Rickman drums (drum set) on 6 tracks
  • David Gold viola on 5 tracks
  • Dorothy Lawson cello on 5 tracks
  • Tim Albright trombone on 5 tracks
  • Todd Reynolds violin on 5 tracks
  • Anthony Tidd bass on 4 tracks
  • Ravi Coltrane tenor saxophone on 4 tracks
  • Erik Charlston baritone vocals on 3 tracks
  • Jason Moran piano, keyboard on 3 tracks
  • Mary Rowell violin on 3 tracks
  • Ralph Alessi trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Shane Endsley trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Eugene Palmore tenor vocals on 2 tracks
  • Jeanne Ricks alto vocals on 2 tracks
  • Karen McVoy soprano vocals on 2 tracks
  • Sara Parkins violin on 2 tracks
  • Craig Handy tenor saxophone on 1 track
  • Reggie Washington electric upright bass on 1 track
  • Robert Mitchell piano on 1 track
  • Rosangela Silvestre vocals on 1 track
  • Stefon Harris vibraphone on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Precession 13:22
  2. 2 Maat 2:56
  3. 3 The Twelve Powers 10:50
  4. 4 The Gate 2:48
  5. 5 Seth 13:47
  6. 6 Ausar (Reincarnation) 12:44
  7. 7 Heru (Redemption) 11:51

Production

  • Joe Marciano mix, recording
  • Michael Marciano engineer
  • Nancy Marciano engineer

More albums by Steve Coleman

Phase Space 1992 · DIW Rhythm in Mind 1992 · Arista Novus Flashback on M-Base 1993 · JMT Genesis & The Opening of the Way 1997 · RCA Victor Invisible Paths: First Scattering 2007 · Tzadik

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Sonic Language of Myth?

The line-up of The Sonic Language of Myth includes Steve Coleman (arranger, alto saxophone), Miguel "Angá" Díaz (percussion), Sean Rickman (drums (drum set)), David Gold (viola), Dorothy Lawson (cello), Tim Albright (trombone), Todd Reynolds (violin) and Anthony Tidd (bass).

Which label released The Sonic Language of Myth?

The Sonic Language of Myth was released in 1999 on RCA Victor (74321-64123-2).

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