Strata Institute
Cipher Syntax
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1989 Original With Custom Artist Sticker On Front Jacket. “The Strata Institute Is A Name For What Was Essentially The M-Base All-Stars, An Umbrella Group That Matched Together Many Of The Young Players In The Late '80s Who Were Playing Free Funk, Including Most Notably Steve Coleman And Greg Osby. They Recorded Cipher Syntax In 1988 For JMT And Transmigration For DIW/Columbia In 1992. The Other Players On The First Date Were Guitarist David Gilmore, Bassist Bob Hurst, And Either Tani Tabbal Or Marvin "Smitty" Smith On Drums.” – Scott Yanow, All Music Guide