Joshua Redman, "Wish" (1993)

NICK DERISO: To me, Redman is one of the more impressive young tenor players in recent memory.

His first record, a 1993 self-titled release, was a wonder. Even as he gripped the horn and took off into an improvisation, there was sure-footed instinct for melody.

Young Redman appeared to be something like a warmer, more tuneful Sonny Rollins.

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