Provides a lyrical yet adventurous harmonic foundation, rarely heard in such a pure acoustic jazz setting during this era.
However, Wish elevated his trajectory to an entirely new echelon. Rather than surrounding himself with peers, Redman took the helm of a band consisting of his own musical idols. Notably, Metheny, Haden, and Higgins had previously recorded as a powerhouse trio on the 1983 ECM album Rejoicing . Furthermore, Haden and Higgins made up the foundational rhythm section of Ornette Coleman’s historic late-1950s quartet—a group that also closely collaborated with Joshua's father, avant-garde saxophonist Dewey Redman. Joshua Redman - Wish -1993- -Lossless FLAC-
In conclusion, Joshua Redman’s Wish is a watershed album that signaled the maturation of a major voice in jazz. It captured a fleeting moment where the jazz tradition was Notably, Metheny, Haden, and Higgins had previously recorded