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| 1. | The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
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| 2. | East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)
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| 3. | Zarafah
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| 4. | Indian Song
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| 5. | I'm an Old Cowhand
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| 6. | Wagon Wheels
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| 7. | Back East
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| 8. | Mantra
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| 9. | Indonesia
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| 10. | India
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| 11. | GJ
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Jazz / Post-Bop
Joshua Redman - Producer, Arranger, Sax (Tenor), Editing, Sax (Soprano)
Ali Muhammed Jackson - Drums
Anthony Ruotolo Assistant Engineer
Brian Blade Drums
Brian Montgomery Assistant Engineer, Editing
Chris Cheek Guest Appearance, Sax (Soprano)
Christian McBride Bass
Dewey Redman Guest Appearance, Arranger, Sax (Tenor), Sax (Alto)
Eddie Jackson Assistant Engineer
Edward Said Author
Eric Harland Drums
Greg Calbi Mastering
Henry David Thoreau Author
James Farber Mixing, Engineer
Joe Lovano Sax (Tenor), Guest Appearance
John Coltrane Author
Johnny Gall Design
Larry Grenadier Bass
Michael "Mick" Wilson Photography
Reuben Rogers Bass
Rudyard Kipling Author
Back East showcases saxophonist Joshua Redman as he leads a few different trios through a cerebral and muscular set of originals and standards. Redman has long evinced the influences of such similarly inclined legends as Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, and John Coltrane, and Back East is no exception -- which isn't to say it's business as usual. Admittedly, while this is a straight-ahead acoustic jazz date, it is one ripe with creative energy that finds Redman's knack for deeply thoughtful improvisation and unexpected rhythmic interplay in full flower. Recorded prior to the passing of Redman's father, saxophonist Dewey Redman, in 2006, the album is dedicated in his father's memory and not only features the elder Redman alongside his son, but Redman even gives him a solo turn on the last cut. Interestingly, Back East finds Redman ruminating on alternate meanings of the title: as in the "Back East" of cities like New York and Boston or as in Eastern philosophies and religious beliefs. This leads Redman to myriad musical settings, including the funky swing of "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" and the more raga-influenced and expansive post-bop of the original "Zarafah." Joining Redman here is a cadre of top-notch rhythm players, including bassists Larry Grenadier, Reuben Rogers, and Christian McBride; drummers Ali Jackson, Brian Blade, and Eric Harland; and saxophonists Chris Cheek and Joe Lovano. This CD was nominated in 2007 for a Grammy award as Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Individual or Group). ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide
Joshua Redman
Active Decades: '90s and '00s
Born: Feb 01, 1969 in Berkeley, CA
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Fusion, Jazz-Funk, Mainstream Jazz, Neo-Bop, Post-Bop
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 tenor man, 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, with Compass arriving early in 2009.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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