This is his debut studio album as a leader.

[8] The album was recorded at Skyline Studios, NYC on September 15, 1992.

Track 3 was recorded live to Two-Track at Power Station, NYC on June 4, 1992.

Track 6 was recorded live to Two-Track at Power Station, NYC on May 27, 1992.

[9] Alex Henderson of AllMusic wrote, "Joshua Redman isn't a masterpiece, but it let us know that he was certainly someone to keep an eye on.