Joshua Redman’s Words Fall Short marks a beautifully introspective, yet invigorating chapter in the accomplished saxophonist’s life and discography. Anchored by his new quartet featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris, and drummer Nazir Ebo, the album breathes with the synergy of a working band molded from countless live performances. Joined by guest voices, including […]
Joshua Redman’s Words Fall Short marks a beautifully introspective, yet invigorating chapter in the accomplished saxophonist’s life and discography. Anchored by his new quartet featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris, and drummer Nazir Ebo, the album breathes with the synergy of a working band molded from countless live performances. Joined by guest voices, including saxophonist Melissa Aldana, vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, and trumpet prodigy Skylar Tang, Redman’s meticulously crafted originals, written during the pandemic, unfold with expressive restraint, spontaneity, and lyrical depth. The result is a mature, emotionally layered set in which his storytelling via tenor saxophone feels both probing and compassionate, framed by youthful energy that never overshadows compositional nuance.
