Dan L., a friend of mine, turned me on to Joshua Redman while we were stationed in New Orleans together. While there in 1996 we saw Joshua perform at the House of Blues. It was one of the best jazz concerts I have had the pleasure of seeing. Joshua was on fire. Since that time Joshua has been another of my favorite tenor sax players. He also sounds incredible on soprano sax.
I was a music major in college. Spent 20 years in the Navy Music Program. I am now living in South Carolina. My struggles are with my weight, loneliness, and a lack of motivation to do anything about either. I still love music. I just don't have the drive I had in my 20's to chase after it anymore. I don't know what's left in this life for me. I have no desire or ambitions toward achieving anything. Is that a lack of will to live? I don't know. Here I am though. And I will be here until things are different I guess. I'm tired. View all posts by Tony T
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Tony,
My name is Aaron, I live out in Oakland CA and I saw that you took at look at my Sonny Rollins blog post, so i wanted to check out your site as well. Great pieces of jazz and getting back into playing the saxophone. I especially like this blog on Joshua Redman. He has been one of my favorites for a long while. In fact, I just saw him live a few weeks ago at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Also, you are correct that he puts on a great show, one of the best players and performers around without a doubt!
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Nice to make your acquaintance Aaron. I love Joshua. He’s a mad man on the tenor. I hope to reach higher levels one of these days. It’s the only thing I think about. I can’t believe I ever gave it up. I hope you continue to come by.
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