Special offer. Words Fall Short
Joshua Redman (saxophone)
Redman could be considered the closest of all the adventurously mainstream contemporary saxophonists to sound like he's actually singing through his horn.
Special offer. Words Fall Short
Joshua Redman (saxophone)
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Redman could be considered the closest of all the adventurously mainstream contemporary saxophonists to sound like he's actually singing through his horn.
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Joshua Redman’s second Blue Note album, Words Fall Short, is a collection of original compositions that serves as the introduction of his new quartet featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris, and drummer Nazir Ebo, which formed as a working band for the world tour behind the saxophonist’s label debut where are we. As the quartet performed steadily on the road, Redman felt a vibe developing and was inspired to bring them into the studio to record a set of music he had composed during the pandemic that embraced the shifting moods of wistfulness, sadness, and resolve. The album also features special guest appearances by saxophonist Melissa Aldana, trumpeter Skylar Tang, and vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa.
Contents and tracklist
1. A Message To Unsend
2. So It Goes
3. Words Fall Short
4. Borrowed Eyes
5. Icarus
6. Over The Jelly-Green Sky
7. She Knows
8. Era’s End
Awards and reviews
July 2025
Redman could be considered the closest of all the adventurously mainstream contemporary saxophonists to sound like he's actually singing through his horn.
