It’s Time: Joshua Redman’s "Spirit of the Moment"

For the first time ever, we’re digging into an album Peter actually played on. In this episode, we go deep on Spirit of the Moment, saxophonist Joshua Redman’s 1995 double-CD live album, recorded at the legendary Village Vanguard, with Peter on piano, drummer Brian Blade, and bassist Chris Thomas. We explore how Redman rose to stardom in the ’90s, stories from Peter’s New Orleans trio days, and what it’s like to be onstage for a now-classic recording. Plus: crowd gasps, Josh’s nods to Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson and his father Dewey Redman, the art of laying out, and why this record still inspires a specific crowd of 17-year old jazz pianists 30 years later. 🟠 Listen to your favorite YHI jams, original tunes and more: @OpenStudioMusic 🔵 Join Open Studio for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi 0:00 – Intro 2:24 – Our Most Requested Album Ever? 6:42 – Redman’s Rise & 90s Jazz 12:58 – Peter’s NOLA Trio meets Josh 20:16 – “Jig-a-Jug” & How to Build A Solo 28:28 – Peter Recalls Recording Live at the Vanguard 32:04 – "Count Me Out" & the Art of Laying Out 38:09 – Building the Band’s Chemistry 44:20 – "St. Thomas" & Peter’s Solo 55:29 – Herbs and Roots 1:03:24 – Brian Blade & Joshua Redman’s Solo Apex 1:12:40 – The album’s legacy for younger musicians 1:16:26 – Outro: St. Thomas ABOUT OPEN STUDIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As the premier online jazz education platform, with an ever-expanding course library and 20,000+ members, Open Studio (OS) has everything you need to excel and thrive on your jazz journey. Featuring everything from beginner to advanced lessons, engaging courses from A-list instructors, step-by-step curriculum, real-time classes and a thriving and incredibly supportive community, OS is the perfect platform to level up your jazz playing, whether you’re a total beginner, or an advanced pro-level improvisor.