Path: bloom-picayune.mit.edu!snorkelwacker.mit.edu!americast.com!americast.com!americast-post Newsgroups: americast.latimes.misc From: americast-post@AmeriCast.Com Organization: American Cybercasting Approved: americast-post@AmeriCast.com Subject: NEW RELEASES In Brief Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 07:57:14 EST Message-ID: HEADLINE: NEW RELEASES In Brief Publication Date: Sunday November 15, 1992 BYLINE: ZAN STEWART * * * 1/2 Steve Grossman, "My Second Prime," Red. Some of the most remarkable saxophone playing in memory occurs on this stunning 1990 quartet session. The ex-Elvin Jones tenorman has evolved into a masterful artist who paints sumptuous portraits on such all-stops-out vehicles as "Extemporaneous" or "C.T.A."--both taken at breakneck tempos yet still melodically rich--or a slow-paced and luscious reading of Mel Torme's "Christmas Song," where his breathy, wide sound is captivating. This article is copyright 1992 The Los Angeles Times Home Edition. Redistribution to other sites is not permitted except by arrangement with American Cybercasting Corporation. For more information, send-email to usa@AmeriCast.COM