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Steve Grossman

1951 – 2020

American saxophonist

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About Steve Grossman

Lived 1951 – 2020 (aged 69). Steve Grossman was an American jazz musician, saxophonist, musician, composer and bandleader.

Steven Mark Grossman (January 18, 1951 – August 13, 2020) was an American jazz fusion and hard bop saxophonist. He played with Chick Corea on the album "The Sun" in 1970, then, from 1971 to 1973, he was in Elvin Jones's band.

Personal life Grossman was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States, on January 18, 1951,

Discography As leader 1974: Some Shapes to Come (PM Records, with Don Alias, Jan Hammer, Gene Perla) 1975: Jazz A Confronto 23 (Horo Records), with Alessio Urso, Afonso Vieira, Irio De Paula and Nilton Castro 1977: Terra Firma (PM Records) 1977: Born at the Same Time with Patrice Caratini, Michel Graillier, Daniel Humair 1978: New Moon (Musica) 1979: Perspective (Atlantic Records), with Mark Egan, Marcus Miller, Lenny White, Onaje Allan Gumbs 1984: Way Out East Vol 1 & 2 with Juini Booth, Joe Chambers 1984: Hold the Line with Juini Booth, Hugh Lawson, Masahiro Yoshida 1985: Love Is The Thing with Billy Higgins, Cedar Walton, David Williams 1985: Steve Grossman Quartet Vol 1 & 2 1985: Standards with Walter Booker, Fred Henke, Masahiro Yoshida 1986: Katonah 1989: Bouncing with Mr. A.T., with Tyler Mitchell, Art Taylor 1990: Moon Train 1990: Reflections 1990: Live: Cafe Praga 1990: My Second Prime 1991: Do It with Barry Harris, Reggie Johnson, Art Taylor 1991: In New York with Avery Sharpe, Art Taylor, McCoy Tyner 1993: Time to Smile with Tom Harrell, Elvin Jones, Cecil McBee, Willie Pickens 1992: I'm Confessin with Jimmy Cobb, Fred Henke, Reggie Johnson, Harold Land 1993: Small Hotel with Billy Higgins, Cedar Walton, David Williams 1998: Steve Grossman Quartet with Michel Petrucciani with Joe Farnsworth, Andy McKee, Michel Petrucciani 2000: Johnny Griffin & Steve Grossman Quintet with Johnny Griffin, Michael Weiss, Pierre Michelot, Alvin Queen 2006: The Bible with Don Alias, Jan Hammer, Gene Perla

As sidemanWith Miles DavisMiles Davis at Fillmore: Live at the Fillmore East (1970) A Tribute to Jack Johnson (1970) Live-Evil (1970) Black Beauty: Live at the Fillmore West (1973, recorded 1970) Big Fun (1974, recorded 1969–1972) Get Up with It (1974, recorded 1970–1974) Miles at the Fillmore – Miles Davis 1970: The Bootleg Series Vol. 3 (2014, recorded 1970)With Elvin Jones'''Merry-Go-Round (Blue Note, 1971)Mr. Jones (Blue Note, 1972) Live at the Lighthouse (Blue Note, 1972) At This Point in Time (Blue Note, 1973)New Agenda (Vanguard, 1975)The Main Force'' (Vanguard, 1976)

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Education
Bethpage High School
Also known as
Steven Mark Grossman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Steve Grossman?

American saxophonist (1951–2020)

When was Steve Grossman born?

Steve Grossman was born on 18 January 1951 in New York City.

When did Steve Grossman die?

Steve Grossman died on 13 August 2020 in Glen Cove.

What was Steve Grossman's occupation?

Steve Grossman was a jazz musician, saxophonist, musician, composer and bandleader.

What nationality was Steve Grossman?

Steve Grossman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Grossman

· Wikidata: Q2033191

· DBpedia: Steve Grossman (saxophonist)

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