Joshua Redman
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Exploring Joshua Redman’s pre-“Jazz Crimes” recordings – Live webcast additional resources
Thanks to all who joined me today! If you missed it you can access the replay here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/groundupmusic49 I always find these live “talking to my computer” webcasts daunting and there is no possible way…
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(Video) “Whatever comes in comes out” – jazz pianist Aaron Goldberg on the power of repeated listening
Of all the problems plaguing aspiring improvisers, the topic I hear most about is (some version of) “I don’t know how to come up with fresh ideas when I’m improvising.” But when I dig deeper, 99%…
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37 Most Popular #InTheShed Posts of 2014 – Brecker, Redman, Potter, Marsalis, Webster, Henderson, Hawkins, Shorter & More…
I put a lot of stuff on this blog in 2014. If you missed any of it (all of it?) here’s a short list of the most popular posts…in reverse order. 37. Look inside my…
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How Joshua Redman practices
Check out what he says from 15:00-18:30. I posted this video before, but for different reasons. One of my students asked about what to do when his practicing felt unfocused. I explained the common phenomenon…
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75 Years after Coleman Hawkins Records Body & Soul, What’s so Great about It?
75 years ago this month, Coleman Hawkins recorded what would become one of the most legendary jazz recordings. I didn’t always like this recording. When I first heard it, as a jazz newbie, all I…
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How My Practice Journal from 20 Years Ago Led to Performing with Joshua Redman
Ultimate Thanks to Bob Reynolds for lending me his horn last minute – on his Birthday no less! Saved my ass. Great musician. True friend. — Joshua Redman (@Joshua_Redman) September 30, 2014 Last week I…