Released 50 years ago
Dave Holland / Sam Rivers
Dave Holland · 1976
38 min · 2 tracks · jazz
A dynamic interplay of intricate rhythms and spontaneous improvisation, creating a fluid tapestry of sound that defines avant-garde jazz.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waterfall — The lengthy track features an evolving dialogue between the bass and reeds, showcasing complex harmonic structures that captivate listeners throughout its duration.
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Cascade — With its extended improvisational sections and shifting tempos, this piece exemplifies the duo's mastery over spontaneous creativity within a cohesive framework.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a departure into avant-garde jazz with innovative improvisation.
- Themes
- avant-garde improvisation· dynamic soundscapes· jazz collaboration
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Dave Holland / Sam Rivers' marks a significant collaboration between two influential figures in jazz. This album followed Holland's work with the legendary Miles Davis and showcased his evolution as a bandleader and composer, while Rivers was establishing his own reputation as a pioneering saxophonist and flutist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· John Patitucci
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waterfall 17:08
- 2 Cascade 21:19
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
For Alto
Anthony Braxton
Explores avant-garde improvisation with complex structures and dynamic interplay between sounds.
Forest Flower
Charles Lloyd
Features intricate rhythms and a fluid blend of jazz improvisation and atmospheric soundscapes.
Unit Structures
Cecil Taylor
Delivers spontaneous improvisation with a focus on texture and rhythm, akin to the collaborative spirit.
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