Joshua Redman Professions : SaxophonistBorn : February 1, 1969 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Joshua Redman If everyone liked what I did, I probably wouldn't be playing anything of depth. Joshua Redman jazzmusicdepth If I knew what it was going to look like, I wouldnt be so excited to be a part of it. Jazz is a music of surprise; its a music of spontaneity. I think jazz musicians live--I know I do--for being surprised and not knowing whats going to come next. Joshua Redman musicianknowingthinking Some of the freshest, most compelling, and most soulful music I have heard recently. Bob Reynolds is an amazing musician, with something very exciting and original to say. Joshua Redman bobmusicianexciting It was about finding creative, original musicians. Musicians who are strong composers. Flexible, empathetic musicians, who are great individually but who also have a great sense for cooperation and collaboration, great listeners as well as great players. Joshua Redman strongcreativeplayer Another factor is that in terms of the original compositions, this is our strongest year yet. Everyone wrote a fantastic piece and everyone really had a greater sense of how to write for this band -- not only for this particular instrumentation, but for these particular players. Each year, the reality is getting closer to the ideal of a collective. Joshua Redman playerwritingreality Similar Authors Branford Marsalis saxophonist Benny Carter saxophonist Bennie Wallace saxophonist Don Byas saxophonist Dewey Redman saxophonist Dave Koz saxophonistAll Authors
