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Anticipation ran high among Boston's jazz community as the all-star trio led by saxophonist Joshua Redman arrived for a series of performances at the Charles Hotel's Regattabar. So high, in fact, that an additional show was added Sunday afternoon, making for a total of eight performances over four days--all sold out. For such renowned players to perform in a cozy venue like the Regattabar meant that many were unable to witness some spectacular music making, but the fortunate got what they wanted...and more. This combination of three of the brightest young stars in jazz today...
...three musicians shared equal billing and are respected individually, although McBride and Blade have both played as Redman's sidemen over the past few years. McBride in particular has led his own distinguished group, and is one of the most sought-after sidemen on the scene today. The show at the Regattabar--an intimate, classy jazz club--was distinguished not only for the caliber of the individual musicians, but for the ability of all three musicians to assume the role of leader. With the ample time each had to solo, all demonstrated a remarkable combination of technical ability, musical depth...
...additional show, the first of three to come that day. Their confident swaggers and wide grins as they took the stage were a clear signal that they wanted to establish a good rapport with the audience, who were ready to hang on every note. After a congenial introduction, Redman uncapped the mouthpiece of his tenor saxophone, counted off and launched into an animated rendition of "Surrey With The Fringe On Top," a familiar tune from the Rodgers-Hammerstein musical Oklahoma...
...good opportunity for the trio to show that they were a cohesive group, not just a haphazard all-star assembly. The ease with which McBride navigates his hulking instrument was immediately apparent. He laid a solid foundation for the tune as Blade tastefully used brushes on his kit alongside. Redman then hung on a high note and slid upward to mark the beginning of his solo, in which he demonstrated his full, thick tone in all registers of the instrument. It was an apt starter for the show--giving audience members a hook to appreciate the band's stylings...
...Samples and Redman also out-scored God Street Wine in the polls. According to council member Catherine D. Rucker '99, the council decided not to bring these groups because the Samples are too expensive and Redman has not shown up for three recent college performances...