Upon its release on September 21, 1993, Wish was met with significant acclaim. In a review for , critic Alex Henderson praised Redman's "ability to provide jazz interpretations of rock and R&B songs," noting that while the album could have been an avant-garde affair given Haden and Higgins's pedigrees, it is instead a "mostly inside post-bop date that emphasizes the lyrical and the introspective".
Joshua Redman’s rapid ascent in the jazz scene is the stuff of legend. The son of revered avant-garde saxophonist Dewey Redman, Joshua initially graduated summa cum laude from Harvard and was accepted into Yale Law School. However, after winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition in 1991, he completely committed to music. Joshua Redman - Wish -1993- -Lossless FLAC-
For anyone looking to truly appreciate the nuance, depth, and spatial brilliance of this historical session, listening via a file on a quality sound system is the definitive way to experience it. It strips away the digital veil of the modern internet, placing you directly in the studio room with four masters at the absolute height of their powers. Upon its release on September 21, 1993, Wish
The album's 61-minute runtime is a masterclass in dynamics and range, weaving together original compositions, jazz standards, and pop songs into a cohesive and compelling narrative. The complete tracklist is a testament to Redman's eclectic taste and maturity. The son of revered avant-garde saxophonist Dewey Redman,