Live Music: Red Young – Tenor Madness

Red Young’s “Tenor Madness” is a high-octane celebration of classic hard bop and soul-jazz, designed as a direct tribute to the legendary horn battles of the 1950s.

At the center of the storm is master keyboardist Red Young, who commands the Hammond B3 organ to lay down a thick, grooving foundation of baseline stomps and soulful chords alongside a powerhouse drummer.

The true magic of the show unfolds when two premier guest tenor saxophonists step into the spotlight, trading fiery solos, challenging each other’s musical boundaries, and engaging in a thrilling, friendly duel.

It is an immersive, swinging experience that captures the raw, spontaneous energy of a vintage NYC jazz club, keeping audiences gripped from the very first downbeat.