The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 18 March 2017

Jazz Greats: Dewey Redman

Walter Dewey Redman (May 17, 1931 – September 2, 2006)

Composer and Jazz Saxophonist, Dewey Redman, was mostly active in the Free Jazz movement, but was also a Teacher and Sideman during his almost 50 year tenure. He is regarded for his humming technique used in his playing. He died in 2006; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Tarik, Joie de Vivre and Dewey time

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Redman
Background information
Birth nameWalter Dewey Redman
BornMay 17, 1931
Fort WorthTexas, United States
DiedSeptember 2, 2006(aged 75)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
GenresJazzpost-bopavant-garde jazzfree jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsTenor saxophonealto saxophonesuonaclarinet
LabelsImpulse!Black Saint,GalaxyECM
Associated actsOrnette ColemanKeith JarrettOld and New DreamsDon CherryEd BlackwellCharlie Haden,Pat Metheny

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