Joshua Redman
Tenor Sax
55 age
February 1, 1969 Birthday
Berkeley, California, U.S. Birthplace
www.joshuaredman.com Website
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Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed saxophonists to come out of the 1990s. He has recorded over 20 albums as a bandleader and recieved multiple Grammy nominations. His first quartet, founded in 1994, included jazz giants Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade. Redman went on to lead multiple groups and collaborate with musicians as varied as Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, the Rolling Stones and Yo-Yo Ma.
Trivia
Joshua Redman's first self-titled album was nominated for a Grammy in 1994. Redman served as Artistic Director for SFJAZZ and helped to created the SFJAZZ Collective which focuses on new compositions. Joshua Redman wrote and performed the music for Louis Malle’s final film Vanya on 42nd Street.
Early Life
Joshua Redman was born and raised in Berekley, CA. His father was a jazz saxophonist and his mother was a dancer. Growing up Redman was exposed to various types of music and instruments, settling on the tenor saxophone at age 10. He played in his high school jazz band, but chose to major in Social Studies at Harvard University where he graduated summa cum laude. After graduating he deferred his Yale Law School acceptance for a year to spend time in New York where he quickly became immersed in the jazz scene. Five months later Redman won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition and decided to focus on music as a career.
Joshua Redman Solos
2018
Tenor Sax solo - On the Trail - 2018
4/4 swing in F major at 135 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Contrafact - 2018
5/4 swing in E♭ major at 243 BPM
1993
Tenor Sax solo - Turnaround - 1993
4/4 swing in C major at 149 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Soul Dance - 1993
6/8 waltz in D minor at 198 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Make Sure You're Sure - 1993
4/4 ballad in D♭ minor at 57 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - The Deserving Many - 1993
4/4 swing in B♭ minor at 266 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - We Had a Sister - 1993
4/4 ballad in G♭ minor at 58 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Moose the Mooche - 1993
4/4 swing in B♭ major at 294 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Tears in Heaven - 1993
4/4 rock in B♭ major at 85 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Whittlin' - 1993
4/4 swing in D minor at 249 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Wish - 1993
4/4 ballad in G major at 62 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Blues for Pat - 1993
4/4 swing in F major at 128 BPM
1992
Tenor Sax solo - Blues on Sunday - 1992
4/4 swing in E♭ major at 133 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Wish - 1992
4/4 ballad in G major at 60 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Trinkle Tinkle - 1992
4/4 swing in E♭ major at 152 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Echoes - 1992
4/4 swing in C minor at 262 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - I Got You (I Feel Good) - 1992
4/4 funk in D major at 146 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Tribalism - 1992
4/4 swing in G♭ minor at 207 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Groove X (By Any Means Necessary) - 1992
4/4 swing in C minor at 142 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Salt Peanuts - 1992
4/4 swing in F major at 330 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - On The Sunny Side Of The Street - 1992
4/4 swing in C major at 121 BPM
Tenor Sax solo - Sublimation - 1992
4/4 swing in F minor at 130 BPM