Metheny, Haden, and Higgins had previously recorded as a trio ( Rejoicing , 1983), and Haden and Higgins were both key members of Ornette Coleman's legendary quartet. Redman’s ability to lead this seasoned group was seen as a testament to his rapid musical maturity.
The album was a commercial and critical success, helping Redman's first two releases combined to sell over . For audiophiles, the Lossless FLAC format allows for a high-fidelity experience that captures the nuanced interplay and "organic unity" of the quartet, specifically the detailed textures of Metheny's guitar and Haden's deep, acoustic bass. Joshua Redman - Wish -1993- -Lossless FLAC-
Released in 1993 on Warner Bros. Records, Wish was not technically Redman’s first album (his self-titled debut came out earlier that year). Instead, it was his statement . It was the record that proved the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman was not merely a heir to a throne, but a king in his own right. And for the discerning listener, the difference between hearing Wish as a compressed MP3 and experiencing it as a is the difference between looking at a photograph of the Grand Canyon and standing on its edge. Metheny, Haden, and Higgins had previously recorded as