description Extensions – Dave Holland Quartet Overview
Dave Holland’s “Extensions” (1990) is a significant post-bop jazz album recorded by the Dave Holland Quartet. The project highlights Holland's exceptional bass playing and features collaborations with trumpeter Joe Farrell and drummer Billy Hart. It’s notable for its sophisticated rhythmic interplay and extended improvisations within an ECM recording. This album remains valuable for serious jazz listeners, educators studying advanced improvisation techniques, and those appreciating complex ensemble work.
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Extensions – Dave Holland Quartet ranks #322 of 698 in the Jazz Album ranking, behind Blowin' the Blues Away – Horace Silver, ahead of On the Corner – Miles Davis.
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What label released Extensions by the Dave Holland Quartet?
Extensions by the Dave Holland Quartet is associated with ECM Records, the label known for its distinctive approach to jazz and improvised music. Dave Holland has recorded extensively for ECM as both a leader and a sideman, including his work with artists like Pat Metheny and Jack DeJohnette.
What style of jazz does Extensions represent?
Extensions represents the contemporary post-bop and improvisational style for which Dave Holland is widely known. The album features intricate, rhythmically complex compositions that leave substantial room for extended improvisation by all members of the quartet.
What role does Dave Holland play on Extensions?
Dave Holland plays bass on Extensions, showcasing the virtuosic, interactive approach that has made him one of the most respected bassists in modern jazz. His playing throughout the album combines deep harmonic grounding with melodic, soloistic contributions.
How does Extensions fit within Dave Holland's broader discography?
Extensions is part of Dave Holland's extensive recording career, which includes numerous albums as a leader for ECM and other labels spanning decades. Holland rose to prominence through his work with Miles Davis in the late 1960s before establishing himself as a prolific bandleader.
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