While this article has absolutely no musical value, I thought this would be something funny to share with everyone. Follow the link to read the full two page article by Eric Asimov. Hint: there is mention of a personal Prada shopper…. STYLE | January 10, 1999 SHOPPING WITH: Joshua Redman; A Jazz Virtuoso Is Picky [...]
Okay, I am VERY excited! I just recently saw Esperanza Spalding and her band at the Schwartz Center at Emory University in Atlanta (my hometown). This was my first time seeing her live and I can tell you I was not disappointed. Esperanza is an unbelievably powerful performer. Her artistry transcends label. As one might [...]
Joshua Redman – Birthday Song (Part II) Live Joshua Redman – Tenor Sax, Organ, Effects Sam Yahel – Keyboards Jeff Ballard – Drums The slap tongue portion of this video occurs at the very end, but it is GORGEOUS. In some of the other videos it is not nearly as clean as this. Joshua Redman [...]
Just checked out this official video by Nonesuch records interviewing Joshua Redman about his newest album, Compass. This is a really cool look into Redman’s early childhood and the concept behind this latest record. Get Joshua Redman’s new album “Compass” from Amazon.com
Hey Guys – I found an interesting site www.UncensoredInterview.com. They have some very cool interviews up there, one of which is with Jaleel Shaw. It’s a really short one on one, but I thought it was worth sharing. They also have another interview with another Alto Saxophonist, Rudresh Mahanthappa. I’ll be posting it very soon. [...]
Unlike a lot of artists, Jeff Coffin actually has his effects listed on his website under the section titled “Gear“. But, I thought it wouldn’t hurt to put it up and provide some links to some of the things he’s using and talking about. Microphones For his Saxophones: DPA 4099S (DPA Mics, DPA Wireless Saxophone [...]
