Words Fall Short - Vinyl

Joshua Redman's 'Words Fall Short' is a collection of original compositions that serves as the introduction of his new quartet featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris, and drummer Nazir Ebo, which was formed as a working band for the world tour behind the saxophonist’s 2023 label debut where are we. As the quartet performed steadily on the road, Redman felt a vibe developing and was inspired to bring them into the studio to record a set of music he had composed during the pandemic that embraced the shifting moods of wistfulness, sadness, and resolve, including the stunning opening track “A Message To Unsend.” The album also features special guest appearances by vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, saxophonist Melissa Aldana, and trumpeter Skylar Tang.

1. A Message To Unsend
2. So It Goes 
3. Words Fall Short
4. Borrowed Eyes
5. Icarus
6. Over The Jelly-Green Sky
7. She Knows
8. Era’s End