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DAVE HOLLAND TRIO ~ TRIPLICATE ECM 1373 (Barcode: 602567430810) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 1988 Released: 2019 This is a reissue of an album by British Jazz bassist / composer / bandleader Dave HollandFind albums by this artist, recorded in a trio setting with American saxophonist Steve ColemanFind albums by this artist and drummer Jack DeJohnetteFind albums by this artist. The album presents nine tracks, four of which are original compositions by Holland, one is a traditional tune arranged by him, one each are original compositions by Coleman and DeJohnette and the remaining two are standards. This was the 7th album by Holland on the ECMFind albums on this label label as a leader and his only trio recording in that capacity, although he recorded quite a few other trio albums for the label as co-leader, for example with the GatewayFind albums by this artist trio, with John AbercrombieFind albums by this artist and DeJohnette. The intimate setting as well as great sound quality of the recording are ideal to showcase the brilliant bass work by the leader, for those listeners who are interested especially in his virtuosic performances, but both Coleman and DeJohnette are also sublime players, which makes listening to this trio a truly brilliant musical experience in every aspect. The music is of course dazzling from start to finish, mostly up-tempo numbers based on solid, melodic themes, with intense improvisations by Coleman and superb rhythm section work. There is absolutely no place for any criticism, and listening to this music is a divine pleasure. Overall, as usual with these ECM reissues, it’s great to see them on CD and at a reasonable price, especially since the LP versions are no longer available. The music is beyond reproach of course, recorded at the time ECM were still recording gems rather than pebbles.

Updated: 09/02/2026Posted: 09/02/2026

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