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Mehldau, Redman stretch limits, limitations of a duo

By Steve Greenlee

 |  Globe Staff  

  April 30, 2012

Playing without the rhythmic anchor of bass and drums can be risky, but the simpatico and sheer skill of Joshua Redman and Brad Mehldau demanded sharp attention from start to finish. These two hours comprised only nine tunes, yet it was no stretch for them to turn simple themes into long improvisations. Mehldau possesses a readily identifiable sound that employs heavy left-hand vamping, and it meshed well with Redman’s warm, occasionally agitated tone on both tenor and soprano.

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