The Tao of Mad Phat: Fringe Zones is an album by saxophonist Steve Coleman and his band Five Elements recorded in 1993 and released on the Novus label.

Steve Coleman – alto saxophone, acoustic piano (2)
Andy Milne – acoustic piano (1, 3–9, 11), keyboards (1, 3–9, 11)
David Gilmore – guitars (1–7, 9–11), guitar synthesizer (1–7, 9–11)
Reggie Washington – electric bass (1–7, 9)
Gene Lake – drums, percussion

Kenny Davis – acoustic bass (8, 10)
Matt Garrison – electric bass (10)
Junior "Gabu" Wedderburn – percussion (8, 10)
Josh Roseman – trombone (10)
Roy Hargrove – trumpet (10)