Joe Lovano welcomes
Joshua Redman to his sextet set (which also features pianist
Mulgrew Miller, bassist
Christian McBride, drummer
Lewis Nash and percussionist
Don Alias) and, rather than jam on standards,
Joe Lovano composed five new originals, revived three obscurities and only chose to perform two familiar pieces. By varying the styles and instrumentation (for example "Bread and Wine" does not have piano or bass),
Lovano has created a set with a great deal of variety and some surprising moments. The two tenors (who have distinctive sounds) work together fine and some chances are taken. This matchup works well. ~ Scott Yanow