Freedom in the Groove

by Joshua Redman

Freedom in the Groove cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 24 September 1996
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:09:05
  • Community rating: 3.54/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The acclaimed tenor saxophonist continues his rapid ascent within the 90s jazz mainstream, shifting toward highly accessible, groove-oriented post-bop. Backed by a new quintet featuring guitarist Peter Bernstein, the album seamlessly blends sophisticated improvisation with strong gospel and soul undercurrents.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Hide and Seek (5:36)
  2. One Shining Soul (8:13)
  3. Streams of Consciousness (8:53)
  4. When the Sun Comes Down (7:15)
  5. Home Fries (4:44)
  6. Invocation (10:00)
  7. Dare I Ask? (6:02)
  8. Cat Battles (5:40)
  9. Pantomime (7:27)
  10. Can't Dance (5:09)

Credits

  • Christopher Thomas - bass
  • Brian Blade - drums
  • Peter Bernstein - guitar
  • Peter Martin - piano
  • Paul Boothe - tour manager

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