Joshua Redman (album)

Joshua Redman is a 1993 album by American jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman. This is his debut studio album as a leader. This self-titled album combined with the follow-up album Wish sold over a quarter of a million copies.

Recording

The album was recorded at Skyline Studios, NYC on September 15, 1992. Track 3 was recorded live to Two-Track at Power Station, NYC on June 4, 1992. Track 6 was recorded live to Two-Track at Power Station, NYC on May 27, 1992.

Reception

Alex Henderson of AllMusic wrote, "Joshua Redman isn't a masterpiece, but it let us know that he was certainly someone to keep an eye on."

Track listing

1. "Blues on Sunday" (Joshua Redman)
2. "Wish" (Joshua Redman)
3. "Trinkle Tinkle" (Thelonious Monk) – live
4. "Echoes" (Joshua Redman)
5. "I Got You (I Feel Good)" (James Brown)
6. "Body & Soul" (Edward Heyman, Frank Eyton, Robert Sour, John W. Green) – live
7. "Tribalism" (Joshua Redman)
8. "Groove X (By Any Means Necessary)" (Joshua Redman)
9. "Salt Peanuts" (Dizzy Gillespie)
10. "On the Sunny Side of the Street" (Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields)
11. "Sublimation" (Joshua Redman)

Personnel

• Joshua Redman – tenor saxophone
• Kevin Hays – piano
• Christian McBride – double bass
• Gregory Hutchinson – drums
• Clarence Penn – drums (track 3 only)
• Mike LeDonne – piano (track 6 only)
• Paul LaDuca – double bass (track 6 only)
• Kenny Washington – drums (track 6 only)

Chart performance

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