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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

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