| Musics | ||||
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | October 17–19, 1978 | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:51 | |||
| Label | Galaxy | |||
| Producer | Ed Michel | |||
| Dewey Redman chronology | ||||
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Musics is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman featuring performances recorded in 1978 for the Galaxy label. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide |  [4] |
AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow stated: "This is one of tenor-saxophonist Dewey Redman's more accessible sessions... The music is excellent although not as explorative as most of Redman's other recordings". [2]
All compositions by Dewey Redman except where noted.
Eyes of The Heart is a live album by American pianist Keith Jarrett recorded at the Theater am Kornmarkt in Bregenz, Austria in May 1976 and released on ECM in 1979—the last release by Jarrett's "American Quartet", featuring saxophonist Dewey Redman and rhythm section Charlie Haden and Paul Motian.
80/81 is a double album by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny recorded over four days in May 1980 and released on ECM later that year. The trio features rhythm section Charlie Haden and Jack DeJohnette with guest saxophonists Dewey Redman and Michael Brecker.
Interboogieology is an album by the American musician David Murray. It was released on the Italian Black Saint label in 1978. It features performances by Murray, cornetist Butch Morris, bassist Johnny Dyani and drummer Oliver Johnson. Marta Contreras sings on two tracks.
Ming is an album by David Murray, released in 1980 on the Italian Black Saint label and the first to feature his Octet. It features performances by Murray, Henry Threadgill, Olu Dara, Lawrence "Butch" Morris, George E. Lewis, Anthony Davis, Wilber Morris and Steve McCall.
The Mourning of a Star is an album by Keith Jarrett recorded in 1971 with his regular working trio and released that same year by Atlantic Records. On five dates in July and August 1971 Jarrett went into the studio with Haden and Motian and, along with Dewey Redman on tenor saxophone, produced enough material for three albums, The Mourning of a Star, El Juicio and Birth. Although Dewey Redman does not appear on this album, the July and August 1971 sessions marked the metamorphosis of Jarrett's first trio into what would be his future quartet.
Birth is an album by Keith Jarrett recorded in 1971 and released the next year. On five dates in July and August 1971 Jarrett went into the studio with his trio augmented with Dewey Redman on tenor saxophone and produced enough material for three albums, The Mourning of a Star, El Juicio and Birth. These albums marked the emergence of what would later be called Jarrett's "American quartet."
Tour de Force is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins containing his final recordings for the Prestige label. Rollins performed with Kenny Drew, George Morrow, and Max Roach, with vocals by Earl Coleman on two tracks.
The Ear of the Behearer is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman featuring performances recorded in 1973 for the Impulse! label. The CD reissue added four performances from Coincide (1974) as bonus tracks.
Coincide is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman featuring performances recorded in 1974 for the Impulse! label. Four performances from Coincide were included on the 1998 CD reissue of The Ear of the Behearer as bonus tracks.
Soundsigns is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman. It was recorded in 1978 for the Galaxy label.
Red and Black in Willisau is a live album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman and drummer Ed Blackwell featuring performances recorded at the Willisau Jazz Festival in 1980 for the Italian Black Saint label.
The Struggle Continues is an album by the Dewey Redman Quartet recorded in January 1982 and released on ECM later that year. The quartet features rhythm section Charles Eubanks, Mark Helias, and Ed Blackwell.
Living on the Edge is an album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman featuring performances recorded in 1989 for the Italian Black Saint label.
Look for the Black Star is the debut album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman featuring performances recorded in 1966 and originally released on the Dutch Fontana label but later released in the U.S. on the Freedom label in 1975.
In London is a live album by American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman featuring performances recorded in 1996 for the BBC and released on the Palmetto label.
Old and New Dreams is the self-titled second album by jazz quartet Old and New Dreams, recorded in 1979 and released on ECM later that year. The quintet features trumpeter Don Cherry, saxophonist Dewey Redman, and rhythms section Charlie Haden and Ed Blackwell—their debut, released on Black Saint, was also self titled.
Playing is a live album by American jazz quartet Old and New Dreams recorded at the Cornmarket Theater in Austria and released on ECM the following year. The quartet consists brass section Don Cherry and Dewey Redman and rhythm section Charlie Haden and Ed Blackwell.
A Tribute to Blackwell is a live album by jazz quartet Old and New Dreams. Recorded in 1987, it features trumpeter Don Cherry, saxophonist Dewey Redman, bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Ed Blackwell. It was released on the Italian Black Saint label.
Tenor Legacy is an album by the American jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano, recorded in 1993 and released on the Blue Note label.
Friends and Neighbors: Live at Prince Street is a live album by the American jazz saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman recorded in 1970 and released on the Flying Dutchman label.
