Brad Mehldau,Joshua Redman/MN,2016

When you think of a piano and saxophone duo, the first thing that comes to mind is not Herbie and Shorter, but the one that is currently most popular is Mehldau and Redman, also known as the Dream Brothers! In particular, the legendary 2016 duo tour, which took place throughout the year in various locations throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan, is still talked about. The first live show in America from that tour is here! ! ! Saxophonist Joshua Redman and pianist Brad Mehldau are leading figures in the current jazz scene. The two met in 1992, and after co-starring on Joshua’s album “Mood Swing” in 1994, they worked together on Mehldau’s “Highway Rider” in 2010, Joshua’s “Walking Shadows” in 2013, and toured and staged together. However, they are close friends who have collaborated many times, and are also label mates of Nonesuch. In 2016, the album “Nearness”, which was excerpted from the duo performance European tour that the two performed in 2011, was suddenly released, and along with the release of the album, a duo concert with just the two of them began a US tour. The band performed in Japan in October and then toured Europe in November, receiving great acclaim. From the U.S. tour with this rare and supreme duo performance, the first and second live performances were held in Minneapolis on September 26, 2016, both with the highest quality stereo sound that has been carefully mastered by the label. A 2-disc set has arrived that is the definitive duo performance of the two, completely recorded for 80 minutes until the encore! By the way, the songs played are completely different setlists, with no overlap! Joshua, who graduated from Harvard University, and Mehldau, who is deeply knowledgeable about German literature, are known as intellectuals, but now that they have honed their skills through extensive experience, they draw in all who listen to them with their exquisite balance of intelligence and passion. I’ll go. In the lyrical “Always August,” Joshua’s dramatic soprano playing and Mehldau’s freely moving piano with his hands crossed are spectacular, and Joshua’s aggressive blowing inserts a high note that you wouldn’t expect from a tenor. “Melzancholi Mode” has an overwhelming effect, “Jedediah” has Joshua’s dynamic soprano intertwining with Mehldau’s outstanding play in which the right and left hands play separate solos, and Sonny Rollins’ “Airgin” and “The “Nearness Is You” and Jimi Hendrix’s famous “Hey Joe,” Joshua’s saxophone, which responds to Mehldau’s thoughtful piano with a tenor reminiscent of Coltrane, comes together to create a deep flavor. . With such a varied setlist, there are moments where things start to break down just in time, beautiful performances that bring tears to your eyes, and sophisticated encounters that seem like they are having a conversation. You will be able to hear the true essence of the duo performance that is possible only because these two people are at the top of their game! ! ! Live at Minneapolis,MN September .26.2016 EX-AUD 2018 Original Master Disc-1 First Show 75min 1.Always August 2.Mehisancholy Mode 3.Lets Call This 4.Untitles 5.The Nearness is You 6.Hey Joe —encore — 7.Unknown Disc-2 Second Show 77 min 1.Genodia 2.High Court Jig 3.Unknown 4.Airegin 5.The Distance 6.Old West —encore— 7.Unknown Brad Mehldau – Piano Joshua Redman – Sax