Dewey Redman - In London (1996)

Accompanied by pianist Rita Marcotulli, bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Matt Wilson, veteran tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman puts on a well-rounded program. On "I Should Care," "The Very Thought of You" (a tribute to Dexter Gordon) and the bossa nova "Portrait In Black & White," he shows that, although his roots are in avant-garde jazz, Redman is quite capable of caressing a melody. In contrast, his renditions of "I-Pimp," "Tu-inns" and "Eleven" emphasize freer improvising and plenty of fire. In both contexts, Dewey Redman emerges as an underrated giant. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG. 

Palmetto Records, PM2030, 1998
Recorded October, 1996 Live at Ronnie Scott's, London, UK 

Musicians:
Dewey Redman - Tenor Saxophone, Arranger
Rita Marcotulli - Piano
Cameron Brown - Bass
Matt Wilson - Drums 

Tracks:
1. I Should Care {Axel Stordahl, Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn} (10:56)
2. The Very Thought Of You {Ray Noble} (9:29)
3. I-Pimp {Dewey Redman} (10:45)
4. Portrait In Black & White {Antônio Carlos Jobim, Chico Buarque} (9:17)
5. Tu-Inns {Dewey Redman} (7:20)
6. Kleerwine {Dewey Redman} (4:14)
7. Stablemates {Benny Golson} (5:23)
8. Eleven {Dewey Redman} (8:59) 

Total Time: 66:25 

Credits:
Producer - Matt Balitsaris
Engineer - Michael Waters
Engineer [Assistant] - Janet Moorehouse
Mastering Engineer - A.T. Michael MacDonald
Art Direction - Matt Hruska
Design - Yalitza Ferreras
Liner Notes - Bill Milkowski
Liner Notes [Poem] - Dewey Redman 

Dewey Mixes It Up
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The opening two tracks really throw you off - because they are standards played straight - nice showing from Dewey, but not quite what I expected. But then I-Pimp came on and Dewey was back in the Avante Garde I was looking for. Turns out this album swings both ways, nice standards, mixed in with some challenging material. Rita Marcotulli in particular deserves mention. She's a pianist and does a great job. But then, the whole band have that "road" feel and plat very tight. Of the 8 numbers there are three Avante Garde numbers. The ebb and flow works great. Recommended CD indeed. ~ David Watts, 5 Stars. Amazon.com.

Steve Turre - TNT (2001)

Steve Turre offers his first quintet project with TNT - Trombone ‘N’ Tenor, an exciting collection of eight compositions dedicated to a select group of jazz elders. Turre plays with three different quintets and is joined by tenor saxophonists James Carter, Dewey Redman and David Sanchez. Turre focuses purely on trombone, a departure from his previous releases that have included his exceptional playing on the conch shells. The ensemble boasts an astonishing repertoire of historic compositions by Stanley Turrentine, Hoagy Carmichael, and Benny Goodman as wells as four originals penned by Steve Turre. Among the highlights are an unforgettable version of "Stompin' At The Savoy" that features Dewey Redman's inimitable sax phrasings and nuance, the eleven minute "Dewey's Dance," a modal tune in ¾ time that captivates you with Stephen Scott's piano elegance, and the technical virtuosity of James Carter and Steve Turre's open-horn plunger orations on "Hallelujah, I Love Her So." Unlike his In The Spur of The Moment recording which featured Turre's mastery of the Ellington-style of muted playing, TNT - Trombone ‘N' Tenor treats listeners to Turre's enjoyable art of the plunger-Basie style. David Sanchez's Afro-Cuban voice proves to be the perfect complement for Turre's clave and horn playing on "Puente of Soul." Together with the percussive fuel played by Giovanni Hidalgo, the ensemble reaches new heights in Turre's repertoire of Afro-Cuban jazz. ~ by Paula Edelstein, AMG. 

Telarc Jazz, CD-63529, 2001
Recorded 9th-10th November, 2000 in Avatar Studio B & C, New York City 

Personnel:
Steve Turre - Trombone, Claves
James Carter - Tenor Saxophone (#1,4-6)
Dewey Redman - Tenor Saxophone (#3,8)
David Sanchez - Tenor Saxophone (#2,3,7,8)
Mulgrew Miller - Piano (#1,4-6)
Stephen Scott - Piano (#2,3,7,8)
Buster Williams - Bass (#1,4-6)
Peter Washington - Bass (#2,3,7,8)
Victor Lewis - Drums (#1,4-6)
Lewis Nash - Drums (#2,3,7,8)
Giovanni Hidalgo - Congas, Timbales, Campana (#2,7) 

Tracks:
1. Back In The Day {Stanley Turrentine} (6:39)
2. Puente Of Soul {Steve Turre} (6:10)
3. Stompin' At The Savoy {Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb} (8:12)
4. The Nearness Of You {Hoagy Carmichael} (8:18)
5. Hallelujah, I Love Her So {Ray Charles} (5:00)
6. Eric The Great {Steve Turre} (8:55)
7. E.J. {Stanley Turrentine} (5:11)
8. Dewey's Dance {Steve Turre} (11:04) 

Credits:
Producer - Steve Turre, Myles Weinstein
Executive Producer - Robert Woods
Recording And Mixing Engineer - Robert Friedrich
Technical Assistant - Mark Fraunfelder, Ricardo Fernandez
Editor - Robert Friedrich
Cover Photo - John Abbott
Cover Design - Heidi Kropf, Brian Sooy & Co.
Art Director - Anilda Carrasquillo
Liner Notes - Ted Panken, Downbeat, Jazziz, WKCR

Dewey Redman - Coincide (1974) [true flac]

A beautiful and spiritual record by Dewey – and one that features very stripped down playing, mostly in a trio or quartet format. The players differ from track to track – and they include Sirone on bass, Eddie Moore on drums, Leroy Jenkins on violin, and Ted Daniel on trumpet. Two tracks feature Redman playing zither, which sounds strange, but very nice. Another features clarinet, and the remainder feature Dewey on his traditional tenor. Titles include "QOW", "Somnifacient", "Seeds & Deeds", "Funcitydues", and "Phadan-Sers". © Dusty Groove, Inc.

Impulse! Records, ASD-9300, 1975

Recorded 9^th (#A1,A2) & 10th (#A3-B4) September, 1974 at Generation Sound Studios, New York City

Musicians:

Dewey Redman - Tenor Sax (#A1,B1,B2,B4), Clarinet (#A2), Zither (#A3,B3)

Ted Daniel - Trumpet (#A1,A2)

Leroy Jenkins - Violin (#A1,A2)

Sirone - Bass (#A1-B2,B4)

Eddie Moore - Drums (#A1,B1,B2,B4), Tympani (#A2), Cymbals (#A2), Bowed And Struck Idiophone (#A3)

Tracks:

A1. Seeds And Deeds (4:51)

A2. Somnifacient (7:14)

A3. Meditation Submission Purification (8:12)

B1. Joie De Vivre (3:20)

B2. Funcitydues (3:15)

B3. Phadan-Sers (3:38)

B4. Qow (10:17)

All Compositions by Dewey Redman

Credits:

Producer - Ed Michel

Engineer - Tony May

Mixing - Baker Bigsby

Mastering - Kendun Recorders

Design - Tim Bryant

Photography - Philip Melnick

Liner Notes - Robert Palmer

Total Time: 40:47

Dewey Redman is featured in a few different settings on this intriguing and generally successful album. The best cuts are the originals that match Redman's tenor with bassist Sirone and drummer Eddie Moore. In addition, he is heard on zither on two cuts (one of which is unaccompanied), and his trio adds trumpeter Ted Daniel and violinist Leroy Jenkins for two complex originals; Redman switches to clarinet on "Somnifacient." Although it is interesting to hear Redman on clarinet and zither, his tenor playing is clearly his strong point and the main reason to search for this LP. His ten-minute workout on "Qow" is outstanding. ~ by Scott Yanow, AMG.

Dewey Redman Quartet - Look For The Black Star (1966)

I have always been a great admirer of Dewey Redman, but this album has eluded me for some time until recently when I was able to borrow a well preserved vinyl copy. Essentially it is an album that clearly showcases Redman’s blossoming talents as great exponent of the saxophone and his ability to write some wonderful scores. Although many will find the album leaning towards Free Jazz it still has elements of Hard Bop that astound. This quartet is truly a very unique experience. Jym Young accompanies Dewey marvelously and the rhythm section comprising of Donald Garrett and Eddie Moore clearly compliment Redman’s transcending arpeggios. It’s a very engaging record. Enjoy!

Although always a bit under-recognized and overshadowed by his contemporaries, tenor-saxophonist Dewey Redman has long been one of the giants of the avant-garde and bop. This early recording finds Redman discovering his own individual voice on five of his frequently emotional originals. Assisted by pianist Jym Young, bassist Donald Raphael Garrett and drummer Eddie Moore, this San Francisco date is quite adventurous and holds one's interest throughout. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide.

Fontana, 888 311, 1966

Recorded 1966 in San Francisco

Alternative cover Arista, AL 1011, 1975

Track Listing:
A1. Look For The Black Star (15:33)
A2. For Eldon (6:24)
B1. Spur Of The Moment (1:55)
B2. Seven And One (13:17)
B3. Of Love (7:51)

All Compositions by Dewey Redman

Personnel:

Dewey Redman - Tenor Saxophone

Jym Young - Piano

Donald Garrett - Bass, Clarinet (#B2)

Eddie Moore - Drums

Nice early set by Dewey, recorded in San Francisco in 1966 with a quartet that includes Jim Young on piano, Don Raphael Garrett on bass, and Eddie Moore on drums. Redman wrote all of the compositions, and the set's a great peek at his early talent before recording with Ornette. Tracks include "For Eldon", "Seven And One", and "Spur Of The Moment". © 1996-2012, Dusty Groove, Inc.