Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, Scott Colley, & Brian Blade

Selected by Redman and each uniquely qualified to honor the legacy of both Redman and Coleman, the members of Still Dreaming have deep connections to their instrumental counterparts in the Coleman alumni band. Bassist Scott Colley was a student of Haden at Cal Arts, while drummer Brian Blade was born to the same proud New Orleans tradition as Blackwell, and trumpeter Ron Miles counts Cherry as a primary influence. Redman broke into the jazz scene in the early 1990s performing widely with his father, recording two albums with him. But as a bandleader in his own right, he’s followed his own trajectory, rarely intersecting with the gutbucket avant-garde sound that defined Dewey’s aesthetic. Over the course of four albums for ECM and Black Saint, O&ND played brilliantly reimagined versions of Ornette’s music and originals. Still Dreaming boldly expands on this essential legacy with fresh compositions and renewed spirit, creating mesmerizing music for a new century.