The Pace Report: "New York Homecoming State of Mind" The Steve Grossman Interview

New York native Steve Grossman returned to The Jazz Standard for a weeklong engagement that was years in the making. For almost 20 years he has made Italy his home and has made his second triumphant US comeback in less than a year. Steve's playing is stronger and better than ever and his fans seemed to love him although he's been off the music scene for quite sometime. I'm Brian Pace, coming up next on The Pace Report, my exclusive one-on-one interview with Steve Grossman.
Welcome back to a special edition of the Pace Report, I'm Brian Pace. I had the wonderful opportunity to spend some time with saxophonist Steve Grossman while he played the Jazz Standard here in New York City. Grossman, a New York native, has been a force in jazz since his days playing with trumpeter Miles Davis and drummer Elvin Jones during the late 1960's into the early 70's. He replaced Wayne Shorter during Miles's fusion phase while he was 18 years old. Grossman recorded legendary Miles recordings like "A Tribute to Jack Johnson," "Miles at Fillmore," and "Evil Live." Throughout his career he's battled and almost lost his life to drug and alcohol abuse, but he's stronger than ever putting his career in full steam. While on stage, Steve's band was solid and his solos were impeccable. We sat down for his first one-on-one interview here in New York in over 10 years. He elaborated on his career and him returning to New York.
Grossman's band consists of Larry Willis on piano, John Webber on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums.
Look for Steve Grossman's new upcoming disc coming sometime next year. To find out more information and his upcoming tour dates visit him online at myspace.com/​stevegrossman. Reporting from the Jazz Standard, for the Pace Report, I'm Brian Pace.

[@teikituatini2463]

RIP Steve Grossman

[@tonartification]

He's a musician's musician. Years ago Michael Brecker told me that he truly admires Grossmans playing.

[@guitboot]

Steve is one of the giants of the music. Great to see him getting long overdue recognition in his own native land. The musicians have always known how great he is but his being overlooked by the jazz police is in my opinion a sad commentary. Thanks to Brian Pace for this piece. Kudos too. PS Larry Willis comments were beautiful and on the money. Larry is a great artist in his own right.

[@sainteal]

Steve Grossman " Some Shapes to Come " is one of the Greatest releases in Jazz Fusion history and imo Steve's best release all time! His straight ahead stuff is great too though!

[@RamseyCastaneda]

Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to make these great videos! They're treasures and very appreciated!

[@kmvenezia4337]

I caught three nites of that gig, Great! Larry Willis's comment was spot on. I love Larry's playing.

[@user-bx7ry3sn4b]

In 2014 , I really enjoyed Steve Grossman's gig at SOMEDAY in Tokyo . R.I.P.

[@ianhendersonjazz]

What a badass. Steve is one of my favs.

[@gianlucacaporale859]

Thanks Steve❤️🎷👍 R.I.P.

[@raefblack7906]

Man sounds on fire

[@andimaile3912]

One of the Greats are gone … RIP Steve Grossman

[@hoffmannamps]

Excellent interview. Please keep up the excellent work.

[@Jaythomastenor]

Beautiful playing

[@NyJazzGuit]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@decus69]

Heard in in Italy live . His playing blew me away.

[@sheskimusic]

Thank you for this, Brian.

[@hawkrider88]

A real loss. Great, great player.

[@JoeCohenSaxophone]

RIP soulful grossman

[@MrTrueseventh]

@boxing1000 .......Wayne ?

[@ivangonzaleztapia7410]

I met Steve when he was in Santiago with Elvin Jones way back in 1972, when I was honored introducing them at a concert. And later we became closer when he came back in 1976 with "Stone Alliance". I always admired his talent, his music and felt proud when he called me a friend. His greatnes as a man I knew when in '76 he tought and played to chilean musicians with great warmth and absolute abscence of selfishness. Now I feel very sad and sorry to know about his decess and I hope to meet him again somewhere talking about, playing and listening to the music we both loved here on earth.

[@milesberrysax1212]

not true.

[@pgonzo98]

the album is live evil...

[@davidsheriff9274]

Steve Grossman isn't even on that record, the saxophonist on Live Evil is Gary Bratz,so the guy made two mistakes in one sentence.