Walking Shadows | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 7, 2013 | |||
Recorded | September 27–29, 2012 | |||
Studio | Avatar, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 57:29 | |||
Label | Nonesuch | |||
Producer | Brad Mehldau | |||
Joshua Redman chronology | ||||
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Walking Shadows is a studio album by jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman. It was released in 2013 by Nonesuch Records.
The arrangements were written by Dan Coleman, Patrick Zimmerli, and Brad Mehldau. [1] Mehldau was also the producer. [2] Most of the tracks include strings, but some, including "Stop This Train" and "Let It Be", are small-group performances. [1]
The album was recorded on September 27–29, 2012, at Avatar Studios in New York City. [2] It was released by Nonesuch Records on May 7, 2013. [2]
The AllMusic reviewer suggested that "These are some of the most nuanced, lyrical, and romantic recordings Redman has ever produced. " [1] John Fordham wrote that "It's a beautifully played project, but perhaps a shade on the tasteful side for some jazzers." [3]
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 75/100 [4] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
All About Jazz | [5] |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Guardian | [3] |
The Irish Times | [6] |
Jazzwise | [7] |
musicOMH | [8] |
PopMatters | 8/10 [9] |
Spin | [10] |
Tom Hull | B− [11] |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | " The Folks Who Live on the Hill" | Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II | 4:00 |
2. | " Lush Life" | Billy Strayhorn | 6:42 |
3. | "Stop This Train" | John Mayer, Pino Palladino | 4:42 |
4. | "Adagio" | Johann Sebastian Bach | 3:14 |
5. | " Easy Living" | Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin | |
6. | "Doll Is Mine" | Amedeo Maria Pace, Kazu Makino, Simone Maria Pace | 5:55 |
7. | " Infant Eyes" | Wayne Shorter | 5:05 |
8. | " Let It Be" | John Lennon, Paul McCartney | 5:12 |
9. | "Final Hour" | Joshua Redman | 2:42 |
10. | "Last Glimpse of Gotham" | Brad Mehldau | 3:26 |
11. | "Stardust" | Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish | 5:50 |
12. | "Let Me Down Easy" | Redman | 4:56 |
Total length: | 57:29 |
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums ( Ultratop Flanders) [12] | 165 |
Belgian Albums ( Ultratop Wallonia) [13] | 192 |
French Albums ( SNEP) [14] | 153 [15] |
US Top Jazz Albums ( Billboard) [16] | 4 [17] |
Walking Shadows | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 7, 2013 | |||
Recorded | September 27–29, 2012 | |||
Studio | Avatar, New York City | |||
Genre | Jazz | |||
Length | 57:29 | |||
Label | Nonesuch | |||
Producer | Brad Mehldau | |||
Joshua Redman chronology | ||||
|
Walking Shadows is a studio album by jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman. It was released in 2013 by Nonesuch Records.
The arrangements were written by Dan Coleman, Patrick Zimmerli, and Brad Mehldau. [1] Mehldau was also the producer. [2] Most of the tracks include strings, but some, including "Stop This Train" and "Let It Be", are small-group performances. [1]
The album was recorded on September 27–29, 2012, at Avatar Studios in New York City. [2] It was released by Nonesuch Records on May 7, 2013. [2]
The AllMusic reviewer suggested that "These are some of the most nuanced, lyrical, and romantic recordings Redman has ever produced. " [1] John Fordham wrote that "It's a beautifully played project, but perhaps a shade on the tasteful side for some jazzers." [3]
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 75/100 [4] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
All About Jazz | [5] |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Guardian | [3] |
The Irish Times | [6] |
Jazzwise | [7] |
musicOMH | [8] |
PopMatters | 8/10 [9] |
Spin | [10] |
Tom Hull | B− [11] |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | " The Folks Who Live on the Hill" | Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II | 4:00 |
2. | " Lush Life" | Billy Strayhorn | 6:42 |
3. | "Stop This Train" | John Mayer, Pino Palladino | 4:42 |
4. | "Adagio" | Johann Sebastian Bach | 3:14 |
5. | " Easy Living" | Ralph Rainger, Leo Robin | |
6. | "Doll Is Mine" | Amedeo Maria Pace, Kazu Makino, Simone Maria Pace | 5:55 |
7. | " Infant Eyes" | Wayne Shorter | 5:05 |
8. | " Let It Be" | John Lennon, Paul McCartney | 5:12 |
9. | "Final Hour" | Joshua Redman | 2:42 |
10. | "Last Glimpse of Gotham" | Brad Mehldau | 3:26 |
11. | "Stardust" | Hoagy Carmichael, Mitchell Parish | 5:50 |
12. | "Let Me Down Easy" | Redman | 4:56 |
Total length: | 57:29 |
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums ( Ultratop Flanders) [12] | 165 |
Belgian Albums ( Ultratop Wallonia) [13] | 192 |
French Albums ( SNEP) [14] | 153 [15] |
US Top Jazz Albums ( Billboard) [16] | 4 [17] |