Joshua Redman Quartet, Brad Mehldau/Netherlands 1994

From the first song, “Rejoice,” which is a masterpiece that lasts over 21 minutes, cool performances develop, and the live performance is hot from beginning to end. Mehldau, who was cool on this day, was stimulated by Joshua’s surging tenor and played a swinging piano. The album version was good, but what’s cool about it is the spectacular live performance. Although these four members now form the core of the jazz scene, in 1994 they were said to be still young, but this performance makes us realize once again that their abilities are extraordinary. In addition, the third song “Soul Dance” is a bluesy song that lasts over 10 minutes, and you can enjoy Christian McBride’s cool improvisations. The big song is Ellington’s “Caravan,” with solo parts followed by Joshua, Mehldau, and Blade. In addition, some songs may have some noise because the original source is the cassette tape that recorded the recording at that time. Live at North Sea Jazz Festival, Netherlands 07/08/1994 1.Rejoice(21:25) 2.Wish(15:38) 3.Soul Dance(10:34) 4.Caeavan(inc 13:36) Joshua・Redman (ts) Brad Mehldau (p) Christian McBride (b) Brian Blade (dr)