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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.
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  • radiobicycle

    Redman, who is Black and Jewish - love this part of the bio

    February 2012

  • ExtremeLila66

    He's coming to southern Germany in February 2012 ! Want to hear "Make Sure You're Sure" live. Please!

    January 2012

  • LSDelusions

    I really wanna see him live at some point. His playstyle is amazing and unique!

    November 2011

  • thenearestdoor

    I saw him give a clinic once, he's such a cool guy!

    September 2011

  • carolinagilmour

    I saw him yesterday, what an amazing concert! :)

    June 2011

  • RenanAlonso

    I'll see him! \0/ June 10, in São Paulo!

    May 2011

  • Charis16

    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!

    September 2010

  • thesahilarora

    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.

    September 2010
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