American reed player Joshua Redman made his entrance in the neo-bop movement of the 90s and is still one of the best jazz artists. With a new album by this versatile musician you don't wonder how good it will be, because Redman never disappoints. The question is rather what he will do. After (2018), the powerful tribute to his father and free jazz musician Dewey Redman, he called for the first time
… since the album (2001) reunited his quartet. With this band he also returns to the traditional neo-bop. Redman and pianist Aaron Goldberg are in top form in elaborate solos, while bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gregory Hutchinson never forget to swing the complex rhythms. Come What May is a safe and somewhat tried-and-tested jazz album for Redman, but that doesn't make it any less well and convincingly played. (MR)more
