Dave Holland Prism
With a track record that makes most pale (Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Chick Corea, Stan Getz, etc.), Holland has mastered the art of being vital and musically focused like never before in a career now in its sixth decade . Holland's concert during the anniversary festival will be part of the line-up of stars that will play in Kongsberg cinema, and we are looking forward to presenting another one of jazz's peaks during our 50th anniversary.
Ever since he became a member of Miles Davis' band in 1968, Holland has distinguished himself as one of the most significant bass players in modern jazz. In 1972 he made his first recording under his own name with the record "Conference of The Birds" with Sam Rivers and Anthony Braxton; a release that stands as a milestone in jazz. Since then, the bassist has led bands of various formats, collaborated with the best in the industry, and released a number of critically acclaimed albums on EMC.
With Prism, Holland is rekindling an old connection. "The band springs from a desire I've had to play with Kevin Eubanks again," he said in a conversation with Dagbladet this autumn. Holland and Eubanks worked together from the late 80s, until Eubanks moved to Los Angeles to play with "The Tonight Show" band. A couple of years ago, Holland contacted the guitarist again and asked if he would "invent another counter". “Great!” was the answer from Eubanks, and together with Craig Taborn (Rhodes) and Eric Harland (drums), Prism became a reality. The jazz reviewers have already gone off the rails in their tribute to this superb band, which puts collective music making at the centre.
