Joshua Redman is back with a new album and a new quartet with Words Fall Short, coming out on June 20. It’s Redman’s 24th studio effort since his debut album in 1993 and his sophomore album with Blue Note Records.
Joining the award-winning saxophonist on Words Fall Short is his new quartet, featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris, and drummer Nazir Ebo, who all served as the working band for Redman’s world tour for his 2023 album, where are we.
The new album consists of original compositions which Redman described as “compositions that hadn’t found a home yet.” The album opening track, “A Message to Unsend,” also serves as the album’s lead single. Guest appearances on this album include vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, saxophonist Melissa Aldana, and trumpeter Skylar Tang.
For Redman, his approach to bandleading remains the same, even as he approaches his 40th anniversary as a musician. “[I] Play with the best musicians I can find, virtuosos who have mastered all the different jazz vocabularies, but who are also great listeners and collaborators,” says Redman, “Who know how to express their individual brilliance through group improvisation and collective interaction.”
Words Fall Short comes out June 20 on all streaming platforms and is currently available for pre-order on CD and Vinyl.
