Joshua Redman’s ‘Words Fall Short’ is a collection of original compositions that serves as the introduction of his new quartet featuring pianist Paul Cornish, bassist Philip Norris, and drummer Nazir Ebo, which was formed as a working band for the world tour behind the saxophonists 2023 label debut where are we. As the quartet performed steadily on the road, Redman felt a vibe developing and was inspired to bring them into the studio to record a set of music he had composed during the pandemic that embraced the shifting moods of wistfulness, sadness, and resolve, including the stunning opening track A Message To Unsend. The album also features special guest appearances by vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa, saxophonist Melissa Aldana, and trumpeter Skylar Tang.

1. A Message To Unsend
2. So It Goes
3. Words Fall Short
4. Borrowed Eyes
5. Icarus
6. Over The Jelly-Green Sky
7. She Knows
8. Eras End