Dave Holland
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Dave Holland is a bassist, composer, bandleader whose passion for musical expression of all styles, and dedication to creating consistently innovative music ensembles have propelled a professional career of more than 50 years, and earned him top honors in his field including multiple Grammy awards and the title of NEA Jazz Master in 2017. From the electric whirlwind of Miles Davis’ electric band to the pioneering avant-garde quartet Circle to his own acclaimed big band, Holland has been at the forefront of jazz in many of its forms since his earliest days. He has never stopped evolving, reinventing his concept and approach with each new project while constantly honing his instantly identifiable voice. The Boston Globe praises Holland as “a master bassist and bandleader, one of the most sophisticated composers and arrangers in the jazz world.”
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“One of the most versatile bassists in jazz”
The Los Angeles Times
“When Dave Holland walks on-stage, he gets reception unlike that of any other jazz star. It’s an encouraging sign for jazz, because Holland is neither flashy nor young, like the rock stars who get such hoots, howls, whistles, and shouts of ‘yeah!’ Rather, Holland is a master bassist and bandleader, one of the most sophisticated composers and arrangers in the jazz world”
The Boston Globe
“The commander-in-chief of a first rate, cutting edge group has to be everything: creative genius and effective entrepreneur, power player and diplomat, steeped in experience but fresh and unjaded… Few current leaders exemplify the role as well as bassist Dave Holland”
DownBeat
“There is no musician in jazz more widely respected”
Valley Times
