LWayne Posted February 22, 2005 Report Posted February 22, 2005 (edited) Picked this CD up last night and have listened to it all the way through twice so far. I am listening to it right now at work. Being an avid Dave Holland fan I am sure that I am biased in favor of liking the CD, but have nonetheless really enjoyed what I have heard on this killer CD. In particular, I really enjoy listening to the recorded version of "The Monterey Suite" which I had heard live as an encore performance by the band during their concert at the Symphony Center in Chicago in March 2003. One song in that suite, "Free for All", is a standard that I have always enjoyed from the quintet's live sets. Dave plays a great 2.5 minute intro on this tune, which has also become a trademark of his live performances. To me, this suite is the highlight of the disc. The rest of the set is enjoyable as well, with particular plaudits to "Ario" and the Robin Eubanks' composition "Mental Images" (no doubt named in tribute to his own group). Overall a very solid effort from a cohesive, tight, group at the top of its game. Can't wait to see the group perform live in early March at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. Anyone else going to this show? LWayne Edited February 22, 2005 by LWayne Quote
Guy Berger Posted February 22, 2005 Report Posted February 22, 2005 Interesting that Holland left ECM -- he was one of the most veteran artists on the roster. Guy Quote
alankin Posted February 22, 2005 Report Posted February 22, 2005 Interesting that Holland left ECM -- he was one of the most veteran artists on the roster. Guy He's still open to recording on ECM on other projects. Quote
Guy Berger Posted February 26, 2005 Report Posted February 26, 2005 AMG certainly raves about it! Let me guess -- Thom Jurek is the reviewer. Guy Quote
GregK Posted February 26, 2005 Report Posted February 26, 2005 Interesting that Holland left ECM -- he was one of the most veteran artists on the roster. Guy Did he actually leave ECM? Quote
alankin Posted February 26, 2005 Report Posted February 26, 2005 Interesting that Holland left ECM -- he was one of the most veteran artists on the roster. Guy Did he actually leave ECM? I don't think ECM has exclusive contracts, but yes, Holland's Quintet will be recording on his new label. He may still do other projects for them as a co-leader (e.g., "Gateway"). Quote
Stefan Wood Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 I can't wait to get this from cduniverse. I last saw him play at the Library of Congress last year, and his group was on fire that night! Quote
sidewinder Posted February 27, 2005 Report Posted February 27, 2005 Article in 'Jazzwise' this month mentions Holland's move from ECM. No falling out whatsoever apparently - he's done this in order to get full control over the rights to the music for his family/estate. Quote
cannonball-addict Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 It's all part of this current movement among powerful artists to own their product. What they lose is the powerful distribution and publicity that comes along with recording for an established label. Thus the lack of buzz surrounding the current CD. I got a few tracks of it on iTunes and there are extended samples (more than most artists offer) on Dave's website at jazzcorner. (www.daveholland.com). I was at the same show as stefan and they were really hot. the whole concept of his groups just blows you away every time compositionally, rhythmically, harmonically......amazing music and communication cb-a Quote
Joe M Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) Info is available here: Link Edited March 4, 2005 by Joe M Quote
Stefan Wood Posted March 4, 2005 Report Posted March 4, 2005 Just got the cd. Can't post a review yet, but on initial listening a big thumbs up!!!!!! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted March 12, 2005 Report Posted March 12, 2005 Gave this one it's 'second listen' yesterday, and it's definitely a keeper! Quote
mr jazz Posted March 17, 2005 Report Posted March 17, 2005 how does this cd compare to his first big band one? If I was to purchase one, which one would it be? Quote
Joe M Posted March 17, 2005 Report Posted March 17, 2005 The new one is better. Holland's skills with the arrangers pen have improved with time. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted March 18, 2005 Report Posted March 18, 2005 Hmm. I like it, but I prefer What Goes Around myself. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted March 18, 2005 Report Posted March 18, 2005 Heard some of the new one today at a friend's house. Liked what I heard. Sounded like it was maybe a bit better than the last one. I liked the earlier one, but it fell short of what I was expecting (but I had really high expectations for it). But I probably will buy the new one sometime, though -- especially if I can borrow my friend's copy, and give it a full spin first. Quote
BFrank Posted April 24, 2005 Report Posted April 24, 2005 You can catch Dave discussing the new album on NPR here: Weekend Edition - Sunday Quote
ghost of miles Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 The new one is better. Holland's skills with the arrangers pen have improved with time. ← I think so too. I find myself going back to this one more than I did WHAT GOES AROUND. Quote
sidewinder Posted June 15, 2005 Report Posted June 15, 2005 Heard a couple of tracks of this in Borders yesterday. Sounds excellent and very 'tight' - one to add to the list ! Quote
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