What makes Where Are We by Joshua Redman notable?

This album has garnered significant attention for its ambitious arrangement of iconic American songs, reinterpreted through a modern jazz perspective. Critics have noted it as a pivotal moment in Redman's career, highlighting his ability to bridge traditional and contemporary styles while contributing to the ongoing conversation around American identity in music. By the release of Where Are We, Joshua Redman was already an established figure in jazz, known for his innovative saxophone work. This album marks his first studio project since 2019's Still Dreaming, showcasing a matured sound and deeper emotional introspection in his compositions and arrangements. Redman's dynamic approach to jazz continues to evolve, reflecting both personal and cultural narratives.

Who is Where Are We for?

Where Are We works well if you're into richly layered emotional landscapes, nostalgic reflections on places and patient unfolding of narratives.

How many songs are on Where Are We?

Where Are We has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Where Are We

Joshua Redman · 2023

60 min · 13 tracks · jazz

A richly layered exploration of American landscapes through a jazz lens, blending nostalgia with contemporary post-bop sensibilities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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After Minneapolis (Face Toward Mo[u]rning) — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its contemplative melody and intricate interplay between musicians, embodying Redman's reflective approach.
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Streets of Philadelphia — Redman's rendition of this classic evokes a deep sense of longing, transforming the original’s narrative into a lush, improvisational jazz experience.
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Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? — This track captures the essence of nostalgia and loss through soulful saxophone lines that mirror the emotional weight of the lyrics.
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My Heart in San Francisco (Holiday) — Reimagining this iconic song, Redman creates a vibrant dialogue between melody and rhythm that showcases his technical prowess and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

richly layered emotional landscapes
nostalgic reflections on places
patient unfolding of narratives
introspective late-night journeys

Maybe skip if you

want quick, energetic tracks
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: By the release of Where Are We, Joshua Redman was already an established figure in jazz, known for his innovative saxophone work. This album marks his first studio project since 2019's Still Dreaming, showcasing a matured sound and deeper emotional introspection in his compositions and arrangements. Redman's dynamic approach to jazz continues to evolve, reflecting both personal and cultural narratives.
Stylistic neighbors: Brad Mehldau· Chris Potter· Kurt Rosenwinkel

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 After Minneapolis (Face Toward Mo[u]rning) 7:44
2 Streets of Philadelphia 5:20
3 Chicago Blues 4:53
4 Baltimore 5:37
5 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 4:41
6 Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? 5:05
7 Manhattan 3:55
8 My Heart in San Francisco (Holiday) 3:13
9 That’s New England 4:47
10 Alabama (intro) 0:16
11 Stars Fell on Alabama 1:55
12 Alabama 7:54
13 Where Are You? 5:10

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