Kevin Hayes
Piano Solo on
Wish

About

Kevin Hayes follows Joshua Redman with one chorus of piano on "Wish," his refined harmonic sensibility complementing the tender ballad's contemplative mood. At approximately 60 BPM over the 28-bar AABC form in G major, Hayes's solo demonstrates the subtle touch and careful voicing choices that characterized his work throughout Redman's debut album. His playing builds naturally on the emotional groundwork laid by Redman's preceding saxophone statement, maintaining the intimate atmosphere while bringing a pianistic perspective to the composition. The depth of communication between these musicians reflects their shared role in reinvigorating the New York jazz scene of the early 1990s.

Kevin Hayes was 23 to 24 years old at the time.