Head Man Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 It must nine months or so by now since Dave Holland cancelled a gig I was going to at Ronnie Scott's Club because of his wife's illness. Since then I've heard nothing. Does anyone know what's happening? His website doesn't seem to have had anything posted to it since 2010 and I've not noticed any news of live gigs recently. I'm hoping for the best but fearing the worst. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) A couple of posters mentioned seeing him with the Overtone Quartet very recently (see the what live music are you seeing thread). He was missing from that band at Cheltenham last May; 'family illness' was given as the reason. Hopefully things worked out. Recent review here. Edited March 11, 2012 by A Lark Ascending Quote
Head Man Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Posted March 11, 2012 A couple of posters mentioned seeing him with the Overtone Quartet very recently (see the what live music are you seeing thread). He was missing from that band at Cheltenham last May; 'family illness' was given as the reason. Hopefully things worked out. Recent review here. Thanks, Bev. It's good to see he's started playing again. Now, I wonder when he's next coming over here! Quote
JETman Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 I read an interview with Jack DeJohnette (I believe at AllAboutJazz). Jack mentioned that Dave's wife passed away. This should explain the recent inactivity. Quote
Mark Stryker Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Here's an obituary for Dave's wife, Clare, who died in September. http://www.tributes.com/show/Clare-Holland-92297656 Very sad -- theirs was truly a great love story. Edited March 11, 2012 by Mark Stryker Quote
kh1958 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 He regularly posts on twitter and in fact is currently in the UK for a weeklong residency at Birmingham Conservatoire. Quote
Head Man Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Posted March 11, 2012 Ah, that's sad news about Dave's wife. I guess that answers my question as to why he's not been around much recently. Thanks for all your posts, guys. Quote
sonnymax Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 He regularly posts on twitter and in fact is currently in the UK for a weeklong residency at Birmingham Conservatoire. After which he is coming to Boston for a week's residency at New England Conservatory. Hopefully, there will be a concert of some kind at the school. Quote
ValerieB Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 yes, thank goodness Dave has his music and lots of people who love him. he has been back playing for quite awhile now. he's a treasure as was Clare. Quote
BFrank Posted March 11, 2012 Report Posted March 11, 2012 Saw him last month with the Overtone quartet - they were on FIRE! Nothing to worry about ... Quote
Tom Storer Posted March 12, 2012 Report Posted March 12, 2012 On his Facebook page he mentions that he'll be touring with Kevin Eubanks this summer. Quote
bluenoter Posted March 24, 2012 Report Posted March 24, 2012 He regularly posts on twitter and in fact is currently in the UK for a weeklong residency at Birmingham Conservatoire. After which he is coming to Boston for a week's residency at New England Conservatory. Hopefully, there will be a concert of some kind at the school. The latter residency is March 26 - March 30. http://www.daveholla...ency-2012-03-26 Quote
ValerieB Posted March 24, 2012 Report Posted March 24, 2012 heard he's also going to be doing duo gigs with Kenny Barron! blessings to him with whatever he does. Quote
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