Listening Room – “Compass”

Joshua Redman - "Faraway"

Joshua Redman - "Hutchhiker's Guide"

From "Compass" : 2009 : Nonesuch Records

Released in 2009 on Nonesuch Records, this is Joshua Redman's second stellar piano-less trio album in as many years, although this album does include a couple of quartet and quintet tracks as well.  Redman has brought together some great players, including the great young bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Brian Blade .  Far from being a commercially friendly release, "Compass" assures the adventurous jazz listener that there is still some great talent out there exploring the directions that jazz can go.

Players:
Joshua Redman - Tenor Sax
Larry Grenadier - Bass
Reuben Rogers - Bass
Brian Blade - Drums
Gregory Hutcherson - Drums