LISTEN · DISCOVER · CONNECT
Joshua Redman | Essential albums and listening guide
Explore Joshua Redman through Joshua Redman. Discover what to listen for and follow related styles to your next record.
Joshua Redman
Meet the artist
A tenor saxophonist who emerged prominently in the 1990s. A full sound, melodic clarity and flexible rhythm connect the language of post-bop with the expression of a later generation. A singing tenor sound and clearly developed melodies make unfamiliar pieces approachable.
Blues and swing provide a base for rhythmically flexible contemporary improvisation. Strong projection contrasts with quietly placed phrases. Responses to the surrounding instruments keep solos connected to the ensemble rather than isolated as displays. Inherited language and fresh conversation coexist, making his music an inviting route into contemporary saxophone playing.
Where to start listening
Use the theme as a guide to the rhythmic changes within each solo, enjoying both its songfulness and its improvisational detail.
1993Joshua Redman
Joshua Redman
Joshua Redman's debut presents a full tenor sound and a fresh approach to small-group jazz. Clear melodies and flexible rhythm provide an approachable introduction to his playing.
Open this album in the Atlas →
Years follow the Atlas catalogue. Recording dates, original release dates and digital reissue dates may differ.