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Steve Grossman • Jazz A Confronto 23

Biography
by Scott Yanow
Although he started out playing in fusion-oriented settings, Steve Grossman developed into an excellent hard bop tenor in the tradition of Sonny Rollins (although he developed his own sound). Grossman originally started on alto when he was eight, adding soprano at 15, and tenor at 16. He started at the top as Wayne Shorter's replacement in Miles Davis' fusion group from late 1969 up to September 1970. Grossman was with Lonnie Liston Smith in 1971, spent a valuable period (1971-1973) as part of Elvin Jones' group, and in the mid-'70s was with Gene Perla's Stone Alliance. Grossman mostly led his own bands from that point onward, recording as a leader for such labels as P.M., Owl, Red, and Dreyfus. Steve Grossman died in Glen Cove, New York on August 13, 2020 of cardiac arrest following a long illness; he was 69 years old.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-grossman-mn0000044517/biography

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Biografía
por Scott Yanow
Aunque empezó tocando en entornos orientados a la fusión, Steve Grossman se convirtió en un excelente tenor de hard bop en la tradición de Sonny Rollins (aunque desarrolló su propio sonido). Grossman empezó a tocar la contralto a los ocho años, y añadió la soprano a los 15 y el tenor a los 16. Empezó en la cima como Wayne Shorter. Comenzó en lo más alto como sustituto de Wayne Shorter en el grupo de fusión de Miles Davis desde finales de 1969 hasta septiembre de 1970. Grossman estuvo con Lonnie Liston Smith en 1971, pasó un valioso periodo (1971-1973) como parte del grupo de Elvin Jones, y a mediados de los 70 estuvo con la Stone Alliance de Gene Perla. A partir de entonces, Grossman dirigió principalmente sus propias bandas y grabó como líder para sellos como P.M., Owl, Red y Dreyfus. Steve Grossman murió en Glen Cove, Nueva York, el 13 de agosto de 2020 de un paro cardíaco tras una larga enfermedad; tenía 69 años.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steve-grossman-mn0000044517/biography

Tracks:
A1 - Piazza Di Spagna
Written-By – Steve Grossman
A2 - Maracanà
Written-By – Vieira*, De Paula*
A3 - Scala Dei Turchi
Written-By – Alessio Urso
B1 - Moon Dance
Written-By – Steve Grossman
B2 - So Brasa
Written-By – Irio De Paula
B3 - Libra Rising
Written-By – Steve Grossman

Credits:
    Bass – Alessio Urso
    Design [Cover Design] – Piero Gratton
    Drums – Afonso Vieira
    Engineer – Massimo Di Cicco
    Guitar – Irio De Paula
    Liner Notes – Giuseppe Piacentino
    Liner Notes [Translated By] – Cristina Piancastelli
    Percussion – Nilton Castro
    Photography By – Isio Saba
    Producer [Assistant Producer] – Roberto Gambuti
    Producer, Curated By – Aldo Sinesio
    Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Piano – Steve Grossman

Recorded at "TITANIA STUDIOS", Roma, 4.6.1975

Label:    Horo Records – HLL 101-23
Series:    Jazz A Confronto – 23
Country:    Italy
Released:    1975
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Contemporary Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/2166586-Steve-Grossman-Jazz-A-Confronto-23