NEW RELEASES : In Brief

* * * * Vincent Herring, “Secret Love,” Musicmasters. Herring’s alto sax and Renee Rosnes’ piano here have an innovative sound and style. With fine support from bassist Ira Coleman and drummer Billy Drummond, they cover Strayhorn’s “Chelsea Bridge,” Miles Davis’ “Solar” and a take-no-prisoners version of the title track. A slashing Kenny Barron blues, “And Then Again,” winds things up.

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