Joshua REDMAN Trio - Tollhaus Zeltival Karlsruhe Germany 2009

Joshua REDMAN Trio - Tollhaus Zeltival Karlsruhe Germany 2009
Bootleg
Recorded Live At Tollzeit Zeltival
Karlsruhe, June 17, 2009

Jazz

Joshua Redman- Tenor, Soprano Saxophones
Reuben Rogers- Bass
Greg Hutchinson- Drums

01. Blackwell’s Message (Joe Lovano) 4:35
02. Trinkle Tinkle (Thelonious Monk) 9:12
03. Little Ditty (Joshua Redman) 11:23
04. East Of The Sun (Brooks Bowman) 10:03
05. Hey Mama (Joshua Redman) 11:49
06. Autumn In New York (Vernon Duke) 4:05
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Joshua REDMAN Quartet - At The Philharmonie Am Gasteig, Munich 1994

Joshua REDMAN Quartet - At The Philharmonie Am Gasteig, Munich 1994
Bootleg
Recorded on 13th July 1994 at the Philharmonie am Gasteig, Munich

Jazz

Joshua Redman- Tenor Sax
Brad Mehldau- Piano
Christian McBride- Bass
Brian Blade- Drums
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01. Blues On Sunday
02. The Deserving Many
03. Sweet Sorrow
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Joshua REDMAN - Beyond 2000

Joshua REDMAN - Beyond 2000

Jazz

With his seventh album as a bandleader, 31-year-old tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman has come into his own as a mature and sophisticated player/composer. His provocative musical language evokes the compositional savvy of Yusef Lateef, the full ...    Full Descriptiontone of Gene Ammons, and the harmonic adventurism of his father, tenor sax great and Ornette Coleman sideman Dewey Redman. Though Redman may not be a true innovator, he still articulates a deeply personal experience.

These 10 ambitious, melodic, post-bop originals were forged in jazz clubs around the world, then brought into the studio for a final organic firing with the same working quartet--pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gregory Hutchinson. Highlights include Redman swapping tenor licks with long-time associate Mark Turner on "Leap of Faith," the reflective soul-Traned ballads "Neverend," and "Twilight... And Beyond," and a bluesy boogaloo that finds the leader administering the "Last Rites of Rock 'n' Roll." BEYOND finds jazz sailing into its second century with Joshua Redman at the helm.
From CD Universe.
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In the early years of his career, saxophonist Joshua Redman at times seemed burdened by expectations raised by record-label hype he knew was only partly justified. Beyond marks his emergence as a fully mature artist. The album includes some of Redman's strongest playing--the gorgeous ballad "Neverend," the slow-building tenor exchange with longtime friend Mark Turner on "Leap of Faith," the tongue-in-cheek grave dance on "Last Rites of Rock 'n' Roll." It also includes some of his most ambitious writing--the 13/4 time signature on "Courage," the 9/4 "Lopsided Lullaby," the 10/4 "Suspended Emanations." Redman's quartet with pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Gregory Hutchinson displays the immediate, organic swing of a real touring band. One complaint, however: at 73 minutes, the album is two or three tracks too long. Whatever happened to the idea of saving a few choice outtakes for the inevitable career rediscovery 30 years from now?
By Rick Mitchell.
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Consider Redman a middle-aged lion, though he's only 31. No longer the prodigious youngster of 1991, when he won the Thelonious Monk Institute competition, this talented, probing saxophonist has become as accomplished a composer as player. His seventh Warner Brothers release is a provocative anomaly, equally supple and sturdy. If it rarely catches fire, it just as rarely fails to nourish.
The tunes run the gamut from the emotive balladry of "Neverend," the shortest piece, to "Twilight ... and Beyond," an ambitious 11-minute exploration of timbre and tempo. Sparked by the thoughtful piano of Aaron Goldberg, Reuben Rogers' purposeful bass, and the impressionistic drums of Gregory Hutchinson, Redman always sounds assured, his confidence and authority unmistakable. But the dryness of his tone keeps this music from connecting viscerally, instead sticking to a cerebral plane above all.
One could say his titles tell the story: "Belonging (Lopsided Lullaby)," "A Life?" "Stoic Revolution." If they're witty - like the music - the titles are also enigmatic, puns that don't always make their point as clearly as they might. The tunes often are as tricky as the tempi, their drama more intellectual than physical.
Redman is in fine form - he's a trim, long man, like his sax lines - and the band is more than sympathetic. While you can hear Rollins and Coltrane in some tunes ("Stoic Revolution" sounds like an outtake from an early-'60s Trane recording on Atlantic.), Redman's voice is his own.
What's most heartening about Beyond is its complexity. Not only is it anything but easy-listening, but it's committed, the product of four men who spark a dense, collective improvisation. Repeated listening shows these tunes wear well. Whether they move you is another question. It's one worth asking of this record again and again.
By Carlo Wolff, JAZZIZ Magazine.
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Joshua Redman- (Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxophones);
Mark Turner- (Tenor Saxophone);
Aaron Goldberg- (Piano);
Reuben Rogers- (Bass);
Gregory Hutchinson- (Drums).
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01. Courage (Asymmetric Aria)  7:34
02. Belonging (Lopsided Lullaby)  5:50
03. Neverend  4:27
04. Leap Of Faith  9:06
05. Balance  9:05
06. Twilight...And Beyond  11:00
07. Stoic Revolutions  6:13
08. Suspended Emanations  6:22
09. Last Rites Of Rock 'n' Roll  7:05
10. A Life?  6:51
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Joshua REDMAN Quintet - Montreux Switzerland 1993

Joshua REDMAN Quintet - Montreux Switzerland 1993
Montreux, Switzerland
Centre de Congrès Montreux, Auditorium Stravinski
Montreux Jazz Festival. 1993.07.17
Boot Legged
All The Credit Goes To (Jazz Boot Experiment)

Jazz

Every few years it seems as if the jazz media go out of their way to hype one young artist, overpraising him to such an extent that it is easy to tear him down when the next season arrives. In the early '90s, Joshua Redman briefly became a media darling, but in his case he largely deserved the attention. A talented bop-based tenorman, Redman (who will probably never be an innovator) is a throwback to the styles of Red Holloway and Gene Ammons, but also has an inquisitive spirit and can play intriguing music when inspired.
The son of the great tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman, Joshua graduated from Harvard and (after debating about whether to become a doctor) he seemed headed toward studying law at Yale. However, Redman came in first place at the 1991 Thelonious Monk competition, landed a recording contract with Warner Bros., and was soon on the cover of most jazz magazines. Pat Metheny was a guest on one of his albums (the Redman-Metheny interplay during their engagements was quite memorable), and although Redman has had success constantly touring with his own group, it is a pity that his apprenticeship period as a sideman was so brief. In 1996, Joshua Redman recorded and briefly toured with Chick Corea's "Tribute to Bud Powell" sextet; the solo Timeless Tales (For Changing Times) followed in 1998, and in 2000 he returned with Beyond. Passage of Time appeared in early 2001 and was followed by a lengthy tour of the U.S. The next year, Elastic appeared in stores with an uncharacteristically humorous sight gag adorning the cover. That also reflected on the music, which was more adventurous and playful than in the past, owing a debt to his electronica and experimental rock influences. In 2005, Redman made the move to Nonesuch and released Momentum.
Back East followed in 2007.
By Scott Yanow, All Music Guide .
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Joshua Redman- Tenor Sax
Pat Metheny- Guitar
Joe Sample- Piano
Christian McBride- Bass
Billy Hart- Drums
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01 Milestones (Miles Davis)
02 I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) (Duke Ellington)
03 St. Thomas (Sonny Rollins)
04 Double Guatemala (Pat Metheny)
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Joshua REDMAN - Wish 1993

Joshua REDMAN - Wish 1993
Label: Warner Bros
Recorded at Power Station and live at The Village Vanguard, New York

Jazz

This review is from: Wish (Audio CD)
This collection is infectious!! After playing it not-stop for months I still hear new notes, chords, and tones. The opening cut "Turnaround" draws you right into what will become a cd that will always remain on your changer. While all of the musicians are very accomplished, the pairing of Joshua Redman & Pat Metheny is a match made in jazz heaven! "Soul Dance" is very fine and subtly interwoven on various levels. "Whittlin" is red hot! Every cut is brilliant and stands on its own. You simply must experience Joshua Redman's astounding talent and musical depth. Beware! Only for those who can appreciate the sophisticated complexities of jazz! This cd is a good place to start.
By Beverly Praiswater.
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I became a Joshua Redman fanatic after hearing this album back in 1993 during my freshman year of college. Mind you, I had never previously heard his self-titled debut, nor any work from his superb, legendary sidemen of Metheny, Haden, and Higgins, so I entered this listening experience with no expectations. (Actually, I was kind of a jazz novice at the time and I was just snatching up anything of note.) I bought this album strictly off of the admonition of a glowing review from Jazztimes magazine and was so impressed that I began singing praises about Redman to anybody I came in contact with who expressed an interest in jazz.
Although in the presence of greatness with the aforementioned rhythm section, Redman holds his own and still manages to lead the way. Truth be told, Joshua pushes the veterans to keep up with him instead of the other way around, as his melodic "duels" (not duets) with Metheny attest. Haden and Higgins nail the time beautifully. Redman's tone, technique, and lyrical phrasings are all exquisite, but what I admire the most about this album is his expression of EMOTION, which is an attribute that is sorely missing in "post-bop, neo-jazz." After all, jazz is still "soul music" rooted in the blues.
Joshua was still meshing out his own identity in this his sophmore effort, so comparisons can be made with Rollins or Coltrane, which speaks more of his ambitious musings and wonderful technical displays than merely a critique of mimicry. By the time he carved his niche on his later efforts, however, the emotional sensitivity and improvisational excursions he exhibited here seemed to have dissipated, which is why "Wish" is still head and shoulders, his best effort thus far.
By  Kory J. Green.
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To me, Redman is one of the more impressive young tenor players in recent memory.
His first record, a 1993 self-titled release, was a wonder. Even as he gripped the horn and took off into an improvisation, there was sure-footed instinct for melody.
Young Redman appeared to be something like a warmer, more tuneful Sonny Rollins.
Check that: "Wish," Warner Bros., released later that same year and featuring guitarist Pat Metheny, rips that hypothesis to shreads. (The title track is a tune from "Joshua Redman," included here in a version done live at the Village Vanguard.)
This recording is something like Redman's degree in Ornette-thology. Also sitting in are thumpers Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins on bass and drums. They, along with Metheny, have all been associated with Ornette Coleman over the years.
"Wish" even blasts off with Coleman's composition "Turnaround."
Here's where it really gets weird. Joshua's father Dewey (like his son, a saxophonist) played with Coleman. Dewey was also on Metheny's great "80/81" release on ECM ... which featured a version of Coleman's composition "Turnaround."
Metheny, in fact, contributes much toward making "Wish" what it was: A bold new direction of Redman.
Redman seemed to have emerged already assured, and with his own voice. "Wish" proved that wasn't entirely true -- that Redman could still be taken to new plateaus when he's roughed up by a great backing group.
By Nick DERISO.
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Joshua Redman- Tenor saxophone
Pat Metheny- Acoustic & electric guitars
Charlie Haden- Acoustic bass
Billy Higgins- Drums
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01.Turnaround Coleman 6:24
02.Soul Dance Redman 6:34
03.Make Sure You're Sure Wonder 5:24
04.The Deserving Many Redman 5:39
05.We Had a Sister Metheny 5:46
06.Moose the Mooche Parker 3:32
07.Tears in Heaven Clapton, Jennings 3:21
08.Whittlin' Metheny 5:21
09.Wish [live] Redman 7:26
10.Blues for Pat [live] Haden 12:08
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