They have now been together longer than during their first incarnation. In 1994, saxophonist Joshua Redman formed a band full of young neo-bop lions with pianist Brad Mehldau, bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade. A composition that was short-lived as all members individually quickly grew into influential jazz musicians and bandleaders. The single feat
Moodswing (1994) received a surprise
… sequel in 2020 with RoundAgain (2020), this time a well-crafted jazz album by four world-renowned and lauded musicians. The supergroup reconvenes on Long Gone. As relaxed as they are inventive, the musicianship of five new pieces beckons to the stylistically solid neo-bop of yesteryear. Songs that always swing and at the same time are never played straight. The album ends with a live rendition of Rejoice that comes from Moodswing and was played during the tour following RoundAgain. (MR)more
