They were both speaking in tongues! I gotta call it a draw. Carter got off the more impressive riffs (making me want to throw my sax into the sewer), but I thought that Redman said more in his solos (making me want to throw myself into the sewer).
They are both amazingly talented players. Thank god for different styles. How boring would it be if everyone played exactly the same. The contrast of styles is what makes this sooooo good! Bravo!
Redman, you are my idol, but Mr. Carter, you are beyond incredible. The battle was VERY close, ... I can't believe I am writing this... James Carter has the edge on this one. REMATCH!!!! I demand it!!!!! Josepbetoret, thanks for this post!!
If anyone is wondering why the trumpet section is so mental, 4 of the 5 in the section are lead players. Jon Faddis, Byron Stripling, Greg Gisbert and Earl Gardner. Overkill?
I've watched this so many times that I've lost count... the thing that amazes me the most is how flawlessly Carter and Redman work together, building off of one another, trading the spotlight. They're the crème of the crop on their own but together... something really special happens. I don't think I've ever seen two musicians, or people in general, work that well together.
Good playing! Carter was meant to be the next "Great" in jazz some years back. His technique, range, knowledge of the tradition, and multi-instrumental mastery were unmatched. Good to see Redman step out of the soporific confines of MOR jazz and show that he is his father's son.
i had the blessing of seeing george adams and pharoah sanders...they really played the music from their souls, deep in their souls. it's something that i always am inspired by and am humbled by their ability to express so beautifully...i also saw yusef lateef...the most humble person you could ever meet.
well..@ 3 years I was a sponge, open to everything, and i still am. I've been improvising and writing music for about 9 years, playing music for 12. all i can say is, really get to know who you are, what you like, what you really want to play, and don't let the schools steer you away from YOU. i went to "jazz" school and it put me in a dark place where I was constantly judging myself and trying to sound like everyone else. create your own music, be creative, push boundaries, break the rules
this duo is the shit... they can swing with the best of them... proud to say I've seen them both perform... wish I had seen them together... thanks for posting!
My all time inspiration video from my absolute MOST favorite sax GOAT's of this generation. Both has always reminded me why I love to simply play and be creative!
Lordy, lordy, James is 40. Happy Birthday today James. I hope it's a good one. I hope you can come to South Carolina and perform someday. Again, Happy Birthday.
at first James was stealin the show because he came out with heat and Josh was just goin through the motions... then he started havin fun goin back and forth. That was effin amazing!!!
I like a lot this video!!! What a body has the sound of James Carter, it blows away Joshua Redman!!! Incredible!!! I never see Carter plays like this.....I feel more american the sound of Carter, I don´t know if he uses here an american horn but it seems to do it....
These guys are both fantastic saxophone players and their styles are so different, their sounds are so different. I don't think it's healthy for people to get so worked up over who's solo was better and start insulting the other player for no reason or just insulting them both. It can't be healthy to sit in front of a computer screen and type abuse at people for no reason whatsoever
I like Redman's approach more, but I like Carter's tone more. To me its more unique, bigger, gutsier, and a tid bit crazy haha. Gotta love the projection and guts of that Conn he's playin.
Yo BrentBMX, I'm with you all the way baby. James Carter is definitely a monster tenor player. He plays or did play with the World Sax Quartet, and I think that that shit is an accomplishment. Some of the stuff Carter does in that group is insane.
Because my little friend, they happen to be friends, actually good friends. Music competitions are not about beating anybody up. It is about showcasing musical talents, of which both of these dudes have in spades. Very different styles there. Joshua is more of the old school and James is definitely new school.
Yeah i mean I just started immersing myself in jazz 3 years ago but I have been playing music for the past 13 years and I'm only a senior in high school. I have a lot to learn ! I agree with what you say about the improve though. From what I've learned though true great improve is hard to do. I personally enjoy just thinking of things on the spot and playing what I'm feeling, but it doesn't hurt to have ideas ready to use like them. Thats also improve, just figured out before the gig.
Carter continuing the legacy of Jonh Coltrane. In my poor opinion, of course. But ... Carter have the unique sound and a ability supralunar on tenor. This video show exactly what I say ! Thanks for posting !!!
I realize this isn't exactly a duel to prove the talent of one musician or another, but James Carter clearly overshadows Joshua Redman in this video. Carter makes it look so effortless. Redman is an outstanding saxophone player, but Carter is just so perfectly fluid. I've never heard a tenor player that can hit such amazingly high octave slurs and drop right down into a low C/Bb without even flinching. Incredible.
i loved preforming at that venue it was amazing to see how many ppl just watched so closely to just you and you feel like your life is finally complete it truley was amazing and seeing videos takes me back to it i love it
The negative comments tell me that good music is beyond many unfortunates who will sadly never get it. Listen to the notes and you may discover magic but then maybe you won't. Instead of disliking, go back to your electronica and metal. This is real live acoustic music, brilliantly played and you are obviously on the wrong channel.
James Carter is the "Wild Man in Saxophone". He really gave all his best :) Thumbs up for James ! I hope James and Arturo Sandoval would play together. I'm sure it's a long showdown.
to me, the power in jazz comes from breaking the rules and keeping w the times. bebop was based on popular swing music from the 50's. it was a new "language", it was innovative & still in touch w what people were listening to. Same reason Miles and Trane made such an impact. they took music to the next frontier while keeping in touch w changes in society. today, in the "academic jazz" world, they want us to keep everything traditional and swinging, but they wonder why no one buys jazz records.
Woooow I LOVED the duel Amazing ideas all around! Loved the altissimo, and the low Bb messing around, they're PERFECT together!! If Josh had a cleaner tone and James had a vuffier tone they would have complimented eachother so well. The band, not so much. What the hell is the lead doing. *shakes head* Not doing this amazing duel justice.
Carter's Saxophone is a 1927 Conn 'New Wonder' with Yamaha/Selmer type keywork ,body cut and realigned etc.Rolled tone holes. Work done by Martin Suter of 'Blashaus' in Switzerland. He was using a Geoff Lawton 7* BBs on this recording. Now uses a Geoff Lawton 11* BB Special.Neck is a Panam with hybrid 'Buck Rogers '30M style octave key. Redman is playing a 1952/3 Selmer 'Super Action, relacquered ,otherwise original.Not sure what mouthpiece.Any more just ask. Jonny
Both sound awesome. I've yet to experience Carter (only because I haven't bought any of his stuff), but I'm a huge Redman fan. I think I just became a Carter fan as well.
WOW. two young Giants in today's jazz ... no comparisons required ... two of the baddest cats currently, if not ever ... I only wish the sound engineer would've realized James' microphone wasn't as efficiently audible as Joshua's was. Easier to hear Josh vs. James. Still a classic piece of artistry. GLAD IT WAS CAPTURED ON FILM/TAPE, ETC.
I almost totally agree with you. Joshua was great I like his tone a little better than Carter but Carter's slap tongue near the end was nice. Carter is "Edgy" and he is great too so I don't think anyone needs to go.
When was this performance? Late 90's I'm guessing. Was fortunate to see both these guys back then several times, wow. Both techniques are freakish. Carter walked out and joined Sonny Rollins on stage at Severance Hall, Cleveland early 1996 for a couple times. An awesome contrast and concert!
