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  | DAVE HOLLAND ~ NOT FOR NOTHIN`
ECM 1758 (Barcode: 0044001400421) ~ UK ~ Jazz
Recorded: 2000 Released: 2001
This is the 3rd album by British Jazz bassist / composer / bandleader Dave HollandFind albums by this artist, recorded with his US quintet, which included saxophonist Chris PotterFind albums by this artist, trombonist Robin EubanksFind albums by this artist, vibraphonist Steve NelsonFind albums by this artist and drummer Billy KilsonFind albums by this artist. The album presents nine tracks, five of which are original compositions by Holland and one each by the remaining members of the quintet.
The music is, as usual, a splendid collection of sophisticated tunes, with a strong world music presence and full of incredible performances by the quintet members, including of course brilliant bass soloing by the leader.
Holland is one of the most prolific Jazz musicians and his collected discography as a leader, co-leader and sideman, which started in 1968, includes over two hundred albums, a truly astonishing number, especially in view of the fact that many of them are considered as essential Jazz recordings.
Overall, this is an excellent album, worthy of being a part of any serious Jazz collection and a regular listening revisit, as it remains relevant despite the passing time.
| | Updated: 30/10/2026Posted: 30/10/2026 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | DAVE HOLLAND BIG BAND ~ OVERTIME
DARE2 602498271421 (Barcode: 602498271421) ~ UK ~ Big Band Jazz
Recorded: 2005 Released: 2005
This is the 2nd album by British bassist / composer / bandleader Dave HollandFind albums by this artist and his Big Band, comprising of American musicians, which include saxophonist Chris PotterFind albums by this artist and baritone saxophonist Gary SmulyanFind albums by this artist, trombonist Robin EubanksFind albums by this artist, (Russian born) trumpeter Alex SipiaginFind albums by this artist, vibraphonist Steve NelsonFind albums by this artist, drummer Billy KilsonFind albums by this artist and others, a total of thirteen musicians. The album presents seven tracks, the first four of which are a suite commissioned by the Monterey Jazz festival. The suite and two additional tracks were composed by Holland and one track was composed by Eubanks.
The music is absolutely brilliant in every respect and offers a brilliant example of modern Big Band attitude, which although comprising of mostly American musicians, utilizes the typical European Big Band approach, based on strong cooperative work by the Big Band members, which creates a unified specific band sound and concept, rather than a background music featuring soloing.
Holland’s bass lines steer the music dominantly and his excellent arrangements beautifully emphasize the melody lines, which, as always, show that he is not only one of the greatest Jazz bass players, but also a sublime composer.
Overall, this is a superb piece of Jazz Big Band music in every respect, and one of the very few recordings which truly deserved receiving the Grammy award (for the second time in 2005). For Jazz Big Band connoisseurs this is a delightful album and an instant gratification, no questions asked. Wholeheartedly recommended!
| | Updated: 12/12/2025Posted: 12/12/2025 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
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