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Joshua Redman

jazz·Music·established·USA
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357K
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18K
SOCIAL
113K
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Joshua Redman is a prominent American jazz musician known for his mastery of the tenor and soprano saxophone. He gained significant recognition after winning the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in 1991 and has since established himself as a leading figure in contemporary jazz.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • Graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University
  • Three Grammy nominations
  • Signed with Blue Note Records
  • Won Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
  • Released debut album 'Where Are We' with Blue Note Records in Fall 2023
  • Recent album 'Words Fall Short'
  • Winner of a prestigious saxophone competition in 1991
  • Recent album 'Come What May' received critical acclaim
WHAT FANS SAY (7)

Started listening to Joshua Redman after discovering him through a "you might also like" type suggestion through Robert Glasper on Spotify. So damn good!

Last.fm user · lastfm

And I noticed him via another pianist -- Brad Mehldau.) They worked together on many collaborations. I watch Redman separatly as well ever since.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Just discovered this guy recently, fantastic sax player, keeping the art of fine jazz alive!

Last.fm user · lastfm

Wonderful music! A great example of modern sax playing!

Last.fm user · lastfm

The new album's a bit special.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Redman, who is Black and Jewish - love this part of the bio

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Joshua Redman underrated?

Joshua Redman has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 11 out of 100. they have notable achievements including graduated summa cum laude from harvard university.

Q:What genre is Joshua Redman?

Joshua Redman works in jazz originating from USA (California). As a music artist at the "established" level, Joshua Redman has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader jazz scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Joshua Redman have?

Joshua Redman has approximately 357K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 18K YouTube subscribers and approximately 113K combined social media followers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Joshua Redman?

Fans of Joshua Redman often also enjoy Joshua Redman Quartet, John Coltrane, Kenny Garrett, Pat Metheny, Chris Potter. These artists share common ground in the jazz space and/or the USA music scene. If you appreciate Joshua Redman's approach to jazz, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Joshua Redman more famous?

With a Gap Score of 11/100, Joshua Redman's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: being based in USA, they face additional barriers to visibility in the English-language-dominated global music industry.

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