Freedom in the Groove

Freedom in the Groove

Freedom in the Groove

ASIN: B000002NA7

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The title Freedom in the Groove expresses the challenge saxophonist Joshua Redman has set for himself: is it possible to practice true jazz improvisation within the soul, funk, and hip-hop rhythms of the past 30 years? Redman takes a different approach than most fusion experiments; instead of plugging in, he has retained his acoustic pianist Peter Martin and his acoustic bassist Christopher Thomas, and has added only electric guitarist Peter Bernstein, who plays more in the hollow-body style of Kenny Burrell than the solid-body style of Mike Stern. Redman responds to this stimulus with sax solos that more than ever resemble gospel-soul singer vocals--at once boldly assertive, yet confessionally open. --Geoffrey Himes

Freedom in the Groove,Joshua Redman,Warner Bros / Wea,Jazz,Jazz Music,Neo-Bop,Pop,Post-Bop
Freedom in the Groove
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • It Changed My Life
  • A Nice listen - Old school wth contemporary sound
  • smooth
  • Props to Josh!
  • A great post-bop disc.
 Freedom in the Groove
Joshua Redman
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Bebop GeneralBebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
Modern PostbebopModern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
Bebop & Post-BopBebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000002NA7
Release Date: 1996-09-24

Tracks:

  1. Hide And Seek
  2. One Shining Soul
  3. Streams Of Consciousness
  4. When The Sun Comes Down
  5. Home Fries
  6. Invocation
  7. Dare I Ask?
  8. Cat Battles
  9. Pantomime
  10. Can't Dance

Amazon.com

The title Freedom in the Groove expresses the challenge saxophonist Joshua Redman has set for himself: is it possible to practice true jazz improvisation within the soul, funk, and hip-hop rhythms of the past 30 years? Redman takes a different approach than most fusion experiments; instead of plugging in, he has retained his acoustic pianist Peter Martin and his acoustic bassist Christopher Thomas, and has added only electric guitarist Peter Bernstein, who plays more in the hollow-body style of Kenny Burrell than the solid-body style of Mike Stern. Redman responds to this stimulus with sax solos that more than ever resemble gospel-soul singer vocals--at once boldly assertive, yet confessionally open. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars It Changed My Life.......2006-04-29

I wrote one of the reviews for this album back in 1999. I was 14 at the time. Now, 7 years later, I have heard all of his stuff (I own it all) and got to see and meet him. This album changed my life - and I told him that. I purchased the album in 1998 for $3- used at an antique store. It was the first jazz I had heard, and it was the best three bucks I ever spent in my life.

4 out of 5 stars A Nice listen - Old school wth contemporary sound.......2004-10-26

I was diging out some older CDs and gave this a listen. I am not real familiar with him JR but I can't thinking this is a throwback to old stuff but with a real contemporary atmosphere. I see that used copies are real cheap. If this description interests you, get a copy, it will be a great deal. Otherwise, there is plenty of other stuff to pickup.

4 out of 5 stars smooth.......2004-10-20

I really like this album. I listened to it about 10 days ago here on amazon and thought i'd buy it and i'm pleased I did. I thought it had something and it does! I just can't stop humming one of the tunes. Don't get me wrong Joshs' style isn't entirely unique but he does have his own way of playing, I can often hear influences of Courtney Pine and believe it or not Maceo Parker in the tunes. Many artists tend to stand in convention like they can't possibly move from it but this guy blends his views and aspects of jazz together nicely to create a smooth but tasty dish.

5 out of 5 stars Props to Josh!.......2004-08-18

I just bought this CD today, and I can't stop listening to it.

The opening track, "Hide & Seek" starts with a slick intro in which Redman does some slap tonging and some altissimo hits, then slides into a nice funky groove. When I was at the Reno Jazz Festival last April, he opened his special performance concert with this song. It got the crowd going.

What a rhythm section -- Brian Blade on drums (probably one of the greatest living drummers nowadays), Peter Martin on keys (It's not Brad Melhdau (sp?), but this cat can swing), Peter Bernstein on guitar, and Christopher Thomas on bass. I'd kill to have those musicians in my combo!

I am a jazz tenor saxophonist, and have gotten hooked on him several months ago. If you haven't listened to any recordings of his father, Dewey Redman (Texas tenor, avante-garde/blues), go find some in addition to Joshua!

I highly recommend this CD to any Joshua Redman fans, or saxophonists.

4 out of 5 stars A great post-bop disc........2002-05-29

This disc has some great moments on it, especially 'One Shining Soul' 'Cat Battles' and 'Pantomime'. All are standouts. Josh sounds really good-full, moving all over the scale with blistering arpeggios and soft, smooth glissandos. An aire of commercialism hangs over this disc-not that that is bad or good-it just is. The songs are generally taught throughout, though a few tracks seems to lose focus occasionally. The interplay between Redman and his band is quite tight, yet they swing nicely.

Recommended.
So Glad You Came
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		So Glad You Came

    Manufacturer: Little Fortissimo Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CAE37O
    Release Date: 2003-06-17
    Live @ Zeitgeist Gallery
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      		Live @ Zeitgeist Gallery
      Dennis Warren's Full Metal Revolutionary Jazz Ensemble
      Manufacturer: dennis warren fmrje
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CA90KE
      Release Date: 2005-09-13
      {Club / Dance Music CONTAINS 51 SONGS ON A 4 CD Set} Pulsating Rhythms Vol. 3 / Dance Pool Vol. 1 / Dance Party Vol. 3 / Club Mix 96 Vol. 2
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        		{Club / Dance Music CONTAINS 51 SONGS ON A 4 CD Set} Pulsating Rhythms Vol. 3 / Dance Pool Vol. 1 / Dance Party Vol. 3 / Club Mix 96 Vol. 2
        INTUITION - dance with me, VISIONS OF SHIVA - perfect day, URBAN HYPE - the feeling, ERIRE - i just can't give you up CONTAINS 51 SONGS ON 4 CDs: DAYEENE - around the world , JULIETTE JAIMES - we got it all, LEE ROGERS - love is the most, RAGE - run to you, CULTURE BEAT - inside out, M.D.A. - amor DEBBIE MALONE - running from my love , KLEPH & LOCK - share your lovers - DJ COMPANY - holiday in the land of love, TEQUILA feat. TANJA MARIA - with a boy like you, CLAUDIA CHIN - stop trippin' UPLIFTERS - mr. real , D-DEL-H - move sur ce rythme, HECTOR - luv me, E-SENSUAL - you should be dancing, BLA BLA POSSE - bouguez - SHIKISHA - pretty vacant, LEA KISS - don't stop the night DEDE - party , BLACK MAGIC - freedom, TAYLOR DAYNE - say a prayer, VANESSA DAOU - sunday afternoons, SANDY B - make the world go round NUYORICAN SOUL - mind fluid , KENLOU III - what a sensation, FRESH FISH - bang da bush, SOUL SOLUTION - can't stop love, JOI CARDWELL - you got to pray, D'STILL'D - stop go GROOVE COLLECTIVE - i want you , ACE OF BASE - don't turn around, SISTER SLEDGE - we are family (live), KOOL & THE GANG - take my heart (live), COMMODORES - baby this is forever PLANET SOUL - set u free , THE JACKSON FIVE feat. MICHAEL JACKSON - under the boardwalk, JAMES BROWN - it's too funky in here, DIVINE - native love REAL THING - can't get by without you (live) , THREE DEGREES - i'm doin' fine now, SABRINA - all of me, KOOL & THE GANG - joanna (live), AL JARREAU - ain't no sunshine, LATOYA JACKSON - sexual feeling ROSE ROYCE - car wash (live) , and JAMES BROWN - sex machine, THREE DEGREES - when eill i see you again SISTER SLEDGE - he's the greatest dancer (live)
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000QU6HCY
        {3 CD Dance Pack / 39 songs} featuring: Inline, Fly Girl, Benny Moore, Mo'reece Marks, Barbara Nelson, Julio Sole, Sonni Bebe, Latin Lou/Mambo All Stars, Dick Martian, Sonni Bebe, On Time, The Party Boys, Mini Trio, Buckwhead, The Black Pack, Brand New Heavies, Robin, Basscut, Aja, Pharcyde, Omar Gosh, Masta Ace, Apocalypse, Fatlip, Nuyorican Soul, Black Magic, Taylor Dayne, Vanessa Daou, Sandy B, Groove Collective, Kenlou III, Fresh Fish, Soul Solution, Joi Cardwell, D'Still'd, Planet Soul, Ace Of Base
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          		{3 CD Dance Pack / 39 songs} featuring: Inline, Fly Girl, Benny Moore, Mo'reece Marks, Barbara Nelson, Julio Sole, Sonni Bebe, Latin Lou/Mambo All Stars, Dick Martian, Sonni Bebe, On Time, The Party Boys, Mini Trio, Buckwhead, The Black Pack, Brand New Heavies, Robin, Basscut, Aja, Pharcyde, Omar Gosh, Masta Ace, Apocalypse, Fatlip, Nuyorican Soul, Black Magic, Taylor Dayne, Vanessa Daou, Sandy B, Groove Collective, Kenlou III, Fresh Fish, Soul Solution, Joi Cardwell, D'Still'd, Planet Soul, Ace Of Base
          So Close - Inline / If You Had My Love - Fly Girl / Never Too Busy - Benny Moore / Return Of The Mack - Mo'reece Marks / Genie In A Bottle - Barbara Nelson , / Bailamos - Julio Sole / Strong Enough - Sonni Bebe / Mambo #5 - Latin Lou/Mambo All Stars / Living La Vida Loca - Dick Martian / Believe - Sonni Bebe , / Tearin Up My Heart - On Time / We Like To Party - The Party Boys / Give It To You - Sola Kid / Austin Powers (Theme) - Mini Trio , / Smoker's Emporium - Buckwhead / Used To Be My Lover - The Black Pack / Sometimes - The Brand New Heavies / All My Love - Robin , / New World - Basscut / Say A Little Prayer - Aja / Jealousy - The Pharcyde / Saturday Nite - The Brand New Heavies , / Millenium Jump - Omar Gosh / Observations - Masta Ace / Too Many - Apocalypse / What's Up Fatlip? - Fatlip , / Mind Fluid - Nuyorican Soul / Freedom (Make It Funky) (Lil Louis 'Freedom' Remix) - Black Magic / Say A Prayer (Morales Mix) - Taylor Dayne , / Sunday Afternoons - Vanessa Daou / Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish 12in) - Sandy B / I Want You - Groove Collective / What A Sensation - Kenlou III , / Bang Da Bush (Cadet Mix) - Fresh Fish / Can't Stop Love - Soul Solution / You Got To Pray - Joi Cardwell , and / Stopgo - D'Still'd / Set U Free (Fever Mix) - Planet Soul / Don't Turn Around - Ace Of Base
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000OSVXO0

          Product Description

          Great Collection Of Dance Music.

          Jazz Music:

          1. From Q with Love
          2. Full House [Live]
          3. Future Shock [Original recording remastered]
          4. Genius of Modern Music, Vol. 1 [Original recording remastered]
          5. Gone, Just Like a Train
          6. Greetings From Hollywood [Enhanced]
          7. "Grover Washington, Jr. - Prime Cuts: The Greatest Hits 1987-1999" [Enhanced]
          8. Guitar Sounds of Lenny Breau
          9. I'm Still the Same
          10. Incredible!

          Jazz Music

          Jazz Music