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Joshua Redman (born February 1, 1969) is a prominent American jazz saxophonist who records for Nonesuch Records.
Redman, who is Black and Jewish, was born in Berkeley, California. He is the son of jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman. He is a graduate of Berkeley High School. Then in 1991 he graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Redman won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition the same year and began focusing on his musical career. Redman continued to develop his style through the 1990s, beginning with a sideman appearance on his father’s 1992 record Choices. On his sophomore effort as a leader, Wish, he was joined by a notable lineup consisting of guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Billy Higgins. He continued to work with various quartets until forming a new trio, Elastic, with keyboardist Sam Yahel and drummer Brian Blade.
In addition to his efforts with Elastic, he is the artistic director of San Francisco’s SFJAZZ Collective, which is considered by many to be an emerging geographic and philosophic rival to the stylistically neo-classicist Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis.
Redman has also made a guest appearance on an episode of the TV show Arthur as the uncle of Francine, one of the main characters. The episode also depicts him in a boxing match against classical cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Redman, who is Black and Jewish, was born in Berkeley, California. He is the son of jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman. He is a graduate of Berkeley High School. Then in 1991 he graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society.
Redman won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition the same year and began focusing on his musical career. Redman continued to develop his style through the 1990s, beginning with a sideman appearance on his father’s 1992 record Choices. On his sophomore effort as a leader, Wish, he was joined by a notable lineup consisting of guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Charlie Haden, and drummer Billy Higgins. He continued to work with various quartets until forming a new trio, Elastic, with keyboardist Sam Yahel and drummer Brian Blade.
In addition to his efforts with Elastic, he is the artistic director of San Francisco’s SFJAZZ Collective, which is considered by many to be an emerging geographic and philosophic rival to the stylistically neo-classicist Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis.
Redman has also made a guest appearance on an episode of the TV show Arthur as the uncle of Francine, one of the main characters. The episode also depicts him in a boxing match against classical cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
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radiobicycle wrote:
Redman, who is Black and Jewish - love this part of the bio
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ExtremeLila66 wrote:
He's coming to southern Germany in February 2012 ! Want to hear "Make Sure You're Sure" live. Please!
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LSDelusions wrote:
I really wanna see him live at some point. His playstyle is amazing and unique!
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thenearestdoor wrote:
I saw him give a clinic once, he's such a cool guy!
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carolinagilmour wrote:
I saw him yesterday, what an amazing concert! :)
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RenanAlonso wrote:
I'll see him! \0/ June 10, in São Paulo!
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ror_schach wrote:
Very impressive.
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Charis16 wrote:
Saw Joshua on the Freedom in the Groove tour in '96 - forgot that I had a date with me. One memorable concert out of hundreds!
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thesahilarora wrote:
Just saw the Joshua Redman Trio live in bombay. Brilliat set of musicians. Joshua was great as expected...was really impressed by the drummer as well.
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Yulemir wrote:
Thought it would be good to introduce myself. Been playing keys for 26 years . Here are some of my tunes. http://www.last.fm/music/Yul+Emir. Be honoured if you take a listen. Ten eclectic tracks 1 free download.
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drastarr wrote:
Come to Boston, MA. US.
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garylindquist wrote:
Experienced the Joshua Redman Trio (Joshua Redman: Saxophones, Reuben Rogers: Bass, Greg Hutchinson, Drums) at the 2009 Melbourne International Jazz Festival. These same players accompany Redman on his recent 'Compass' release. Not only can this man play the horn with passion and intensity but he has the most amazing 'moves'.
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evickad wrote:
Just amazing today!! Thanks a lot for your wonderful concert in the Czech Republic. Hope to meet you again!!!
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JPGarcia wrote:
Wonderful concert yesterday also as a trio, near Lisbon. Thanks Joshua ;)
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BieLis wrote:
Genius!
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moreaupat wrote:
seen him and his band as a trio yesterday, neer paris, amazing !
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kaanoner15 wrote:
His new album Compass is released..
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Bram_F. wrote:
one of my all-time favorites.
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AMonkz wrote:
Goose bumps....
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Roel4811 wrote:
Love your music man !
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