Joshua Redman: Tiny Desk Concert

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[@Staunte]

Joshua Redman once came to the small coffee shop I work at. I didn't know him at the time, but he was obviously into coffee, so we struck up a short conversation. He said he'd love to put me and an additional person (+2 other guests in the café) on the guest list for the show he was playing that same night. I went with my mother, who happened to be visiting. It was a great concert and a lovely chance encounter.

[@nicolashinrichs]

[@XavierJordanMusic]

That’s awesome

[@recreationallifting]

Jazz. Sax. Coffee. Story checks out.

[@brahmabile]

That was also very kind of you to actually even go out to his concert. Sometimes people get put on the guestlist and don’t show up. It can be an embarrassing bummer when that happens for the artist. He must have felt a vibe from you of trust, open-mindedness, patience, and taste that isn’t always there in the static. Having an attentive and grateful audience is the best gift for any artist, and the privilege to perform for such a crowd must be better than any dope.

[@sebastiant.9154]

How can someone have such a beautiful sound on saxophone... I am absolutely in love ❤

[@0SW13]

props to NPR tiny desk for showcasing jazz musicians

[@scottadams7523]

I wish they would do a lot more. There are so many great new talents rising in Jazz.

[@The-KP]

@@scottadams7523 Ditto this, more jazz please! Joshua Redman was great to hear, what a nice TD concert.

[@Kevin6059]

Triple ditto!

[@dr.robertbennett3452]

Jazz nowadays just not getting the love 😢😢😢

[@BenSegalll]

Engineer deserves a nobel peace prize for this audio mix

[@42escapehatch]

yes, please

[@Kevin6059]

I've found so much cool music on Tiny Desk and also KEXP, and both of these studios are the notch above top notch. Just crazy good audio.

[@DanielKayTv]

duuude....super neat

[@j897xce]

Yeah because they're playing in a library, has to be quiet

[@Totory-bc5sw]

I agree

[@mehdileman6352]

I never thought I'd hear Joshua Redman pay tribute to Sufjan Stevens. Love it

[@felixamankwah758]

please explain? where/when does he?

[@jacksonsandre]

@@felixamankwah758uses the same changes as the last half of Chicago by Sufjan. Redman credits him in the description of his studio recording

[@jacksonsandre]

@@felixamankwah758In chicago blues* should have clarified

[@my_name_is_aram]

I heard the chords and melody and thought, "Where have I heard this?" Thank you!

[@PaulMcEvoyGuitars]

yeah beautiful

[@philipdanielpiano]

the mix/sound is absolutely incredible! huge kudos to the engineer!

[@esmith9875]

Josh rogosin

[@gleblazarev623]

@@esmith9875 yes man, great work. From russia wit love.

[@AficionadoKO]

Jazz is my favorite drug.

[@N1CH0LAS007]

When combined with espresso it’s absolutely lethal

[@bestjazzplaylists7104]

Me too!

[@rolandroberts3224]

I think I'm in love with the singer. Her voice so amazing it's like a perfect pitch of low and high its exotic and intoxicating you can't help but to listen to every word she has to say... her and Josh are crazy combo and this band is amazing.

[@taligo200]

The singer is Gabrielle Cavassa! She has one amazing solo album on streaming services

[@tealwave77]

In case anyone didnt catch it, the melodic line he adds to Chicago Blues is taken from Sufjan Stevens’ album Illinois and the song is called Chicago.

[@andrewcrecco3946]

Glad it wasn't just me thinking it. Hadn't heard that piece in a minute and had to stop to double check

[@bigsucc3993]

i knew it as soon as he started playing that sax

[@nickthabit420]

Thought it was Coldplay, 'Clocks'.

[@hecnope]

0:00 “Chicago Blues” 5:17 “Streets of Philadelphia” 11:55 recognition intermission 13:26 “After Minneapolis”

[@guidochiatti8918]

7:30am , rainy day, Joshua Redman on tiny desk, what else would i need

[@NormPetersonsBarStool]

Breakfast

[@dasdude6561]

a doobie

[@astralhorizons]

umbrella

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

Doobie Brothers 😮😂​@@dasdude6561

[@malachithomas651]

Let's get Samara joy on one of these!

[@ajordan1847]

This! ❤❤❤

[@QuadriviumNumbers]

You know it!!

[@jamesokoh9934]

The singer is awesome

[@swperry04039]

Fantastic. Such great note choices on the melodies.

[@AlbanoBerenati]

I think I have a crush

[@laloatx5892]

She's a wonderful contrast to most singing I hear nowadays - wonderful tone, control, singing with a purpose

[@isuckatskating5512]

​@@laloatx5892Majestic jazz voice

[@wurstfinger3289]

she has been to emmets place. yes, she must be awesome.

[@AmbiguousAnthony]

My man just came in with no introduction or nothing and just started. Then jumped to the next song. That my style… no talk just work!

[@roxywyndham]

He’s literally my favorite saxophonist. I saw him at Blues Alley in DC and got a picture with him. ❤

[@58jaz]

First saw Joshua with Christian McBride, Brad Meldau and Brian Blade at the Toronto Jazz Festival in 1996. Been a fan since, He’s so dynamic and a pleasure to listen to.

[@peterbrewton3424]

Did the same. Blues Alley, 2004. The Elastic tour.

[@dbullegoyrimusic]

I know everybody is paying atention to Josh (OMG) but oh my the sound of that drum kit... sheeeeeeeesh!

[@JohnnygSawyer]

I'm a drummer, I pulled out my practice pad & sticks. I haven't played any Jazz since Music School 30 years ago. I had to count because this drummer is so incredible. He's playing behind the beat, in front of the beat and on the beat. It was fantastic ❣️

[@lukki1377]

@@JohnnygSawyerthat’s nazir ebo! One of the baddest from Philly!

[@basboerboom9328]

These drums are crisp!

[@backintheday3169]

Kudos to my nephew, Nazir Ebo - a multitalented musician!

[@svensebastianhorner]

I met Joshua Redmen accidentally in a Jazz Club in Budapest about 13 years ago. I had recently listened a lot to one of his albums, so I was excited, but unfortunately the concert was already over. But he was super kind and came out of backstage and chatted a bit with me. He even made me take a photo with him, which I didn't even think of, but then I couldn't say no. Very humble guy he was.

[@lindakovacs6862]

Greetings from Budapest! 😊

[@JazznRealHipHop]

Love Redman. His horn is just sublime. Always fresh sounding but still rooted in tradition. Beautiful.

[@justcallmeJon]

Found Gabrielle Cavassa and Philip Norris (the bassist) from 'Live from Emmet's Place'. So cool to see them on TD concert, what an incredible cohort of musicians.

[@cooldebt]

EC3 always has such great bass players and guests 👌

[@genevadaddy]

I rode an elevator with Phillip Norris on the Jazz Cruise last month, on the first day. I asked him “are you…Phillip Norris?” He said yes, and seemed surprised that I was so star-struck. He is a cool cat and an amazing bassist.

[@PlumberDaddy]

If I hear or see the word cohort one more time, I am going to scream. What a horrible word to be trending right now. The word "group" is much less pretentious.

[@anthonyharris478]

I've been a fan of Joshua Redman for decades. Met him once at a jazz seminar in the early '90s. Outstanding saxophonist my mentor. I'm impressed with the unit that he has now with the vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa Love her voice from the first note I heard her sing . The texture ,body, her enunciation, is perfect and she's extremely beautiful too. Should be a great concert and a great tour 👍

[@alexismelo19]

Straight up quoting Sufjan Stevens. Awesome! Redman has one of the most legendary sax tones. Incredible line up too!

[@marcavonevans]

Been a fan of Joshua Redman since the 90s. Amazing musician

[@GizzyDillespee]

Chicago had something special going on. Interesting intervals, some unexpectedly good choices there, how the piano and vocals fit together.

[@goozdail]

I agree, i think it's an awesome piece, my favorite from the album

[@pollenhead]

That man on the saxophone is a genius.

[@gwendolynburns1456]

what a humble man wow this band is incredible

[@blasianpanther24]

love the guy's music but mett him in person and was not the best interaction tbh. that's why they say never meet your heroes

[@farflebfarfle]

I love Joshua Redman so much. I remember his album "Elastic" from a while ago; that blew me away. "Jazz Crimes" is a modern classic. And his work with The Bad Plus is killer, too. His pitch is amazing and he knows just how much blues to use in his solos.

[@kameya87]

I wish he made more jazz crimes, molten soul style tunes. That's what made me love his music

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Incredible performance! Thank you Joshua, the band and the NPR Team!

[@matth6932]

Beautiful addition with Gabrielle. Great session!

[@captainreggae99]

There's so much soul and passion in his playing. My absolute favorite saxophone player of all time.

[@Articite1]

I'm 23 years old and just found this amazing recommendation! Absolutely going to listen to his past discography. My dad got me into smooth/contemporary jazz when I was 12 and it has been a wonderful journey!

[@jmj4891]

I recommend his album Freedom in the Groove. It's my absolute favorite from him!

[@butterfligirl87]

Ha! My boyfriend just took me to see him in Portsmouth as a an early Valentine's gift last Sunday!

[@EltonShera]

He’s a keeper

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

Love waking up with NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts! Joshua Redman and the band deliver a great performance of their music! 👏👏👏

[@RickClarkCompton]

Always tasteful, inspiring and brings new levels of joy to my little world. And shout to the paper clip sizzle ride Nazir!

[@williamhornabrook8081]

Joshua Redman is one of my saxophone heroes 🎷 So cool to see him here!

[@tmh44]

Was introduced to Redman's "Wish" album in the 90s by my dad...I was 9 years old but it left a huge impression--I now find myself deeply into jazz and listening daily, particularly to sax and trumpet. Thanks, pops, hope you're well wherever you are

[@jerbrooks]

How have i never heard of this dude? This mans out here making love to the world's ears with his sax!

[@themike97_58]

and he been doing it for decades!

[@yonatanyitzhaki4786]

Amen!!! Tiny desk just know who to get on!!🎉

[@blindcanseemusic]

Saxophone is gold. The rest is just as amazing

[@boydx4687]

Great intro to "After Minneapolis." These are marvelous musicians. They listen to each other and they each have so much to say.

[@elliotselmon7581]

SO... I'm late!! I'm now aJoshua Redman fan, and the young lady singing with him has an AWESOME voice!! ❤️💕❤️

[@arada6655]

Yes, I'm also discovering his music with this incredible performance and that last album is beautiful all the way.

[@GaiaRaga]

Her voice is heart stopping

[@D-KAL-KDZ]

In case you’re wondering, her name is Gabrielle Cavassa

[@elliotselmon7581]

@@D-KAL-KDZ Was DEFINITELY wondering, thank you SO much for that. Her voice is AWESOME!!

[@TheSuccessfulHuman]

One of my most fond memories is playing duo with Joshua in Harvard Square years ago.

[@TracksWithDax]

Gabrielle seriously BRINGS it!! Amazing voice, and the way she really conveys the story and emotion!!

[@cayobv]

Amazing voice!!!

[@mtiedemann11]

Another fantastic musical introduction from TD. Thank you. America's complexities could indeed benefit from medication 😉. This is a terrific dose. The power of "After Minneapolis" - wow.

[@tuwapatrick]

Sufjan ❤ Joshua

[@5amJones69]

RIGHT?!

[@omeldoid]

Paul Cornish is amazing! First the restraint, the space, the interplay, then the fascinating solo interlude with the thoughtful musiczl sketchings underneath the sustained top note … Blown away!

[@tomryberg9650]

All of this. I've been listening to Joshua Redman for 25 years and was lucky enough to catch them in Troy last week, close up in a intimate venue. Paul Cornish was transcendent. I came home googling and trying to locate more of his playing. What an inspiring surprise on top of an unbelievable ensemble performance.

[@kirjian]

​@@tomryberg9650 paul playing with Louis Cole is tight

[@jonbermanmusic]

@@tomryberg9650I was in Troy as well… so great, right? I mean… I liked his shoes, I don’t know what that other guy was thinking 😂

[@tomryberg9650]

@@jonbermanmusic honestly I'm just glad they shut up after that and let him do his thing! you could see the interruption pull him out of his flow for a moment.

[@tomryberg9650]

@@kirjian good looking out! 🙏🏼

[@Brian4hand]

Joshua Rides Again! Great work from everyone

[@gregoryhillis3420]

I've always enjoyed and admired Josh Redman's impeccable musicianship. But somehow in this performance I discerned for the first time echoes of his dad's playing. Great to hear Dewey Redman's voice refracted through the lens of his son's own inspired playing.

[@MrMattcorbett]

Saw these guy in Barcelona last year, incredible stuff!

[@MatSmithLondon]

Saw JR live in London in the 90s and basically grew up musically listening to his music. Lovely gig at RFH last year. His first Tiny Desk was the first time I've ever seen a video recording of him. Such a good performance. He is a legend. I still adore his album Spirit of the Moment live at the Village Vanguard.

[@pede1959]

Love Joshua Redman’s music since first seeing him almost 30y ago in Germany. Have seen him just last weekend with this band. They delivered a beautiful performance. I believe that Gabrielle’s voice and Joshua’s sax playing really mesh well. My favorite is Chicago Blues. It is how Gabrielle and Joshua play this that makes the magic.

[@sixteenman]

Great musicians they all, specially Joshua Redman. He has on my opinion, the most important thing can have a musician: a lot of musicality. He is able to play in a very modern lenguaje but makin' sing his horn at the same time. What he plays is always alive, full of sense, no exercices, simply music.

[@narwalluvr]

this just awoke a deep part of my brain because I saw the title and immediately thought "he was on arthur!!"

[@inklesswells]

Cornish/ Norris/ Ebo. That's a rhythm section worthy of the ones that came before it.

[@alhomicz398]

🙂Just can't help the smile this brings to my ears while listening to this! ❤👏

[@SheanaLoveLee]

Saw him at the old Trumpets in Montclair NJ many many years ago. Love Joshua

[@jasonschwartz7781]

Beautiful concert. Joshua Redman is great. Please feature Paul Cornish in a future Tiny Desk. His music is fantastic.

[@NJdaniels96]

I first heard about Joshua Redman when he guest starred on PBS Kids' Arthur with Yo Yo Ma.

[@mikebruns8839]

Got to see these guys right around when they did this. Sublime show. They are all fantastic.

[@peterolsson3662]

A great Band and Joshua Redman is one of the very best contemporary Tenor Players in my opinion.

[@coucousimon]

I can't stop staring at this Blue Note hat.

[@zakbarbezat]

it's fire

[@jonbermanmusic]

Right ? Can’t find it

[@lmorgandiaz]

I remember going to see him and Brad Mehldau at the Walt Disney concert hall…what a magical evening 🥰🥰🥰

[@YAYA-cf4pd]

So beautiful! I did not know Joshua Redman before this, when Gabrielle sings "I've walked a thousand miles just to slip this skin" I really had goosebumps and now I have watched this video many times and I downloaded his music! Love

[@TheSaxophoneTroll1764]

Love listening to Joshua Redman’s playing. His phrasing is incredible.

[@ignaciocardenas2278]

Thank Joshua Redman blessings for all.

[@miso-sup]

Grace descends, note by note. Thank you ❤

[@lucastobonsax]

OMG!! The best i ever heard this year! wonderful interpretation! this is really, really artistic, beautiful! congratulations!

[@bshayc79]

This sounds amazing in my car speakers right now

[@Suburban_dad]

Give it a listen on some really nice headphones. Another level.

[@JustinFriello]

That Sufjan quote was EVERYTHING

[@rolandroberts3224]

He makes love to that saxophone man and I still don't think there's anyone who plays it like he does and I listen to everything jazz. The way he put things together is like no other I have heard.

[@mdeloura]

Chills from that last tune. Great jazz is an exploration and I loved being in the world they painted.

[@newlife9606]

Individually, and as a collective they all made a beautiful moment. Thank you NPR

[@bryandickerson5365]

What a beautiful, sincere human artist Joshua is and what a fabulous band! Gabrielle’s voice and phrasing is gorgeous and it’s fun to see Phillip Norris here who I’ve heard at Emmet’s place tearing it up.

[@jordanhal2814]

He has such a thoughtful & genuine approach to the music. And he’s a really nice person, to boot. In the early to mid 90s, I had the good fortune to interview him for a small “alternative” newspaper I worked for at the time.

[@Josephduganmusic]

Mind bending having this sufjan inspired blues

[@christiangutierez9531]

Just finished watching them live in Kalispell Montana of all places. Incredible, had to come back and watch this again

[@schectermf350]

Fantastic bass and drum work. Incredible space between all the players too. Beautiful.

[@carmick72]

Dearest Dustin thank you so much. Redmond is wonderful and I know how much you love him ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@scarrood]

the band + joshua's playing is beyond anything. I enjoyed those 22 minutes so well!

[@markmackay-sim1283]

Crazy good…tidy work. Beautiful.

[@feh2041996]

gets talked about all the time but my god the recording and mixing of this is insane. Sounds like a studio album.

[@t.i.m.e2851]

Loving the vocals!!!🔥👌🤌😊🌹🌹🌹🌌🌅

[@littledomi75]

Realy nice, Joshua Redman again amazing on Sax & charmant talk. I know, he have a lot of techniques. But on this Selmer Tenor Sax, the fingers was litteraly fall with grace like water. And breath so impress. Save & play on it, dear Joshua.

[@sunrises3806]

I've always loved the music of Joshua Redman and his various accompaniments. I bought the "Wish" album back in the late 90's, and Elastic while studying music in my college days. At those times, all the know-it-alls told me I should be listening to Michael Brecker, who, of course I listened to - just like Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. But Joshua Redman's music always held a special place in my heart. I think it's because he's never just "riffing", there is a genuine emotional connotation behind all the lines he plays. Molten Soul is a great example. Thanks again, Joshua and musical members, for another inspiring musical performance.

[@allegro_manontroppo]

What a fabulous lineup, you are amazing. Thank you so much.

[@fumanchu1977]

This video is such a gift!

[@anthonyrodriguez7950]

So great on every level. Redman showing them how it's done

[@bowlander]

We saw Joshua Redman quartet last night and WOW, what a talented group of musicians. If you can see them in person 100% recommend.

[@swazimshengu8154]

He performed in South Africa a long time ago and the show was sublime 👌🏾👏🏾

[@jeremieKayou]

Tanks Tiny Desk, now I know I needed them today !

[@cooldebt]

I just went whoo! when I saw the notification. Also great to see the fantastic Philip Norris. I missed Joshua when he last came to Sydney so hoping he will come again!

[@MarkMogom]

Bought one of his records (Timeless Tales) 24 years ago. A jewel to this day.

[@jamesdiazcomposer]

More of this, please! Kudos to all the folks involved!

[@ChuckSilva]

My heart is full….thank you!❤🔥

[@Zencoder720]

I like the very easy listening with these tracks, and the present simplicity of everything going on. It almost doesn't feel like jazz in some ways. I am sure that in fact the music is more complicated than what is presented here on the surface.

[@llorencferrernavarro8075]

Gracias por joyas como esta ! Great Thanks for jewels like this ! 🫶🏻

[@noahesills]

One of the best saxophonist to ever play and this band is insane!!

[@megmerry1914]

Stunning

[@jowag80]

Perfect. In the most positive sense.

[@SoggyBagelz]

incredible musicianship. just wow