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Some Shapes to Come is the debut album by American saxophonist Steve Grossman. It was released in 1974 by PM Records.

Reception

AllMusic review by Vincent Thomas awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”There are no lowlights on this album, no soft moments. Often overlooked, it is one of the ’70s most unheralded jazz gems.”

Track listing:
1. “WBAI” Steve Grossman 2:07
2. “Haresah” Steve Grossman 7:06
3. “Zulu Stomp” Don Alias 6:13
4. “Extemporaneous Combustion” Don Alias, Gene Perla, Jan Hammer, Steve Grossman 6:10
5. “Alodian Mode” Don Alias, Gene Perla, Jan Hammer, Steve Grossman 7:00
6. “Pressure Point” Steve Grossman 4:52
7. “The Sixth Sense” Don Alias, Gene Perla, Jan Hammer, Steve Grossman 9:30

Personnel:
Steve Grossman – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
Don Alias – drums, congas, bongos, bells
Gene Perla – electric bass, acoustic bass, mixed by (mixing engineer), producer
Jan Hammer – electric piano, synthesizer (Moog)

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Released: 1974
Recorded: September 4, 5 & 6, 1973
Studio: The Secret Sound, New York
Length: 42:58
Label: PM Records
Producer: Gene Perla