Walking Shadows

Walking Shadows is a studio album by jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman. It was released in 2013 by Nonesuch Records.

Music and recording
The arrangements were written by Dan Coleman, Patrick Zimmerli, and Brad Mehldau. Mehldau was also the producer. Most of the tracks include strings, but some, including "Stop This Train" and "Let It Be", are small-group performances.

The album was recorded on September 27–29, 2012, at Avatar Studios in New York City. It was released by Nonesuch Records on May 7, 2013.

Reception
The AllMusic reviewer suggested that "These are some of the most nuanced, lyrical, and romantic recordings Redman has ever produced. " John Fordham wrote that "It's a beautifully played project, but perhaps a shade on the tasteful side for some jazzers."

Personnel

 * Joshua Redman – tenor saxophone
 * Brad Mehldau – piano
 * Larry Grenadier – bass
 * Brian Blade – drums
 * Dan Coleman - string arrangements, orchestra director
 * Avril Brown – violin
 * Christina Courtin – violin
 * Karen Karlsrud – violin
 * Ann Leathers – violin
 * Katherine Livolsi-Landau – violin
 * Joanna Maurer – violin
 * Courtney Orlando – violin
 * Yuri Vodovos – violin
 * Vincent Lionti – viola
 * Daniel Panner – viola
 * Dov Scheindlin – viola
 * Stephanie Cummins – cello
 * Eugene Moye – cello
 * Ellen Westermann – cello
 * Timothy Cobb – bass
 * Pamela Sklar – flute
 * Robert Carlisle – French horn