Joshua Redman
Tenor Sax Solo on
Groove X (By Any Means Necessary)

About

Joshua Redman follows Kevin Hayes with one chorus of tenor saxophone on "Groove X (By Any Means Necessary)," his playing marked by the rhythmic inventiveness and tonal variety that quickly became his trademarks. At approximately 142 BPM, the 38-bar form in C minor provides an expanded canvas for improvisation, and Redman uses the additional bars to build longer phrases and more complex musical narratives than a standard structure might allow. His single chorus serves as the centerpiece of the three-soloist sequence between Hayes's opening piano feature and Gregory Hutchinson's closing drum solo. The track highlights Redman's ambition as a composer, its extended form reflecting the thoughtful structural approach that distinguished his debut.

Joshua Redman was 22 to 23 years old at the time.