Joshua Redman Elastic Band

Momentum

2005-06-06

Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Joshua Redman steps back to the plate with two new releases on Nonesuch Records.

The recordings display two sides of the ground-breaking artist; the first, the new electric album from Redman's "Elastic Band", shows off his funk and groove chops in a collaboration with keyboardist Sam Yahel. Guest artists on this disc include MeShell Ndegeocello, The Roots’ ?uestlove and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea.

The next features Redman as Artistic Director for a loose group of like-minded composers calling themselves the SF Jazz Collective. This live acoustic disc is a selection of traditional jazz recordings created during their 2004 residency. The first half pays tribute to Ornette Coleman and John Coletrane; the last half features original compositions.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Jazz

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Abram Wilson
    Ride! Ferris Wheel To The Modern Day Delta

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Brian Marsella's Imaginarium
    The Clocks Have Gone Mad

  • reviewed 11/2007

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Highlights, Volume 1

  • reviewed 09/2004

    Charlie Watts and the Tentet
    Watts at Scott's

  • reviewed 10/2004

    The Lynne Arriale Trio
    Come Together

  • reviewed 10/2006

    THE JOHN POPPER PROJECT feat. DJ Logic

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.