Motherland Pulse is the debut album by saxophonist Steve Coleman recorded in 1985 and released on JMT Records.[1][2]

Motherland Pulse
Studio album by Steve Coleman Group
Released	1985
Recorded	March 1985 Eras Studio, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:41
Label	JMT JMT 850001
Producer	Stefan F. Winter
Steve Coleman chronology
Motherland Pulse (1985) On the Edge of Tomorrow (1986)

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote, "The funky yet creative music has less crowded ensembles than Coleman's upcoming records would, and serves as a fine showcase for the talented and strikingly original altoist who contributed six of the eight numbers".[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Steve Coleman except as indicated

1. "Irate Blues" (Jean-Paul Bourelly) - 4:23
2. "Another Level" - 5:46
3. "Cüd Ba-Rith" - 5:02
4. "Wights Waits for Weights" - 5:13
5. "No Good Time Fairies" - 5:48
6. "On This" - 5:11
7. "The Glide Was in the Ride" (Geri Allen) - 4:02
8. "Motherland Pulse" - 5:10

Personnel

• Steve Coleman – alto saxophone
• Geri Allen – piano
• Lonnie Plaxico – bass
• Mark Johnson (track 5), Marvin "Smitty" Smith (tracks 1–4; 6–8) – drums
• Graham Haynes – trumpet (tracks 3 and 5)
• Cassandra Wilson – vocals (track 5)

References