The Joshua Redman Quartet - Blues for Pat (Live in San Francisco, 1994)

After recording Wish for Warner Bros. in a quartet with guitarist Pat Metheny, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Billy Higgins, young tenorman Joshua Redman hit the road with the same group (except with Christian McBride in Haden's place).

This European CD, probably a bootleg, shows just how exciting the band was live. On 70 minutes of music recorded in a San Francisco club, Redman often indulges in close interplay and exciting tradeoffs with Metheny; the two clearly inspired each other. The recording quality is decent, and the performances overall actually exceed Wish in passion and creativity. Highlights include "Blues for Pat," an 181/2-minute version of "St. Thomas" and "Carla's Groove." All Joshua Redman and Pat Metheny fans will want this one. - by Scott Yanow, AMG

Tracks:
1. Blues For Pat (Joshua Redman) 14:25
2. Sketches (Joshua Redman) 14:15
3. Band Intro (Joshua Redman) 5:30
4. Wish (Joshua Redman) 10:45
5. St. Thomas (Sonny Rollins) 18:26
6. We Had A Sister (Joshua Redman) 7:07
7. Carla's Groove (Joshua Redman) 5:13

Personnel:
Joshua Redman (Tenor Saxophone)
Pat Metheny (Guitar)
Christian Mc Bride (Double Bass)
Billy Higgins (Drums)

Ape:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Mp3:
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