Joshua Redman 'Still Dreaming' in Manchester, 4th August - SOLE UK DATE

Joshua Redman is scheduled to play the RNCM in Manchester on 4th August, his sole UK date.

World-renowned saxophonist Joshua Redman’s new group, the Still Dreaming quartet, features three of the most imaginative voices in contemporary jazz. Together they’ll interpret Old and New Dreams a renowned 1970/80s band of Ornette Coleman alumni that included Joshua’s father, Dewey Redman, along with Don Cherry, Charlie Haden and Ed Blackwell.

Their repertoire of Coleman compositions and original works was honest, uninhibited and engagingly unpredictable. With his all-star group, Joshua fulfils his birthright, explores his heritage and adds a new perspective to this historic material. The close personal connection will make this UK debut an especially memorable performance.

He will be joined by three incredible jazz heavyweights - Scott Colley, Ron Miles and Brian Blade.

Tickets cost £25 and there are no concessions available. This is sure to sell out so book quickly!

Visit the RNCM website to book tickets. 

Ravi Coltrane Quartet comes to Newcastle

US tenor saxophone giant Ravi Coltrane will appear at the Sage Gateshead on July 15th. He appears with a quartet featuring Scott Colley on bass, Adam Rogers on guitar and Nate Smith on drums.

Ravi has recently toured extensively with his quartet with David Virelles, Jonathan Blake and Dezron Douglar (read our review of their Howard Assembly Room gig here) so audiences are in for a treat as Ravi brings this new quartet to the North for their only UK appearance in summer.

Coltrane is now adding to his arsenal of excellent combos, this time featuring long-time cohorts Adam Rogers on guitar, Scott Colley on bass and Nate Smith on drums. He guides the new Quartet with his signature seriousness of purpose, fire, and profundity, led by his distinctive sound on his saxophone.

The ethereal quality of his tone renders even his most intense, intricate passage work immensely attractive and…the sheer luster of his sound and nimbleness of his technique play gently on the ear Chicago Tribune

You can book tickets for this gig on the Sage website.