Extended Play: Live at Birdland cover

Extended Play: Live at Birdland

Dave Holland

134 min · 9 tracks · jazz

A captivating blend of intricate rhythms and improvisational flair that showcases Holland's virtuosic bass playing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • immersive two-half listening experience
  • intricate rhythms for attentive listeners
  • exploratory themes and improvisational flair

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, immediate gratification
  • dislike lengthy, complex compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Extended Play: Live at Birdland' was released in 2010, Dave Holland had already established himself as a prominent figure in jazz, with decades of influential work. This album comes after his explorative studio projects and captures the dynamic energy of his live performances, consolidating his reputation as a masterful bandleader and composer.
Stylistic neighbors
Chick Corea· Herbie Hancock· John Patitucci

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Balance 21:02
  • 2 High Wire 15:21
  • 3 Jugglers Parade 18:27
  • 4 Make Believe 6:44
  • 5 Free for All 10:18

Disc 2

  • 1 Claressence 17:22
  • 2 Prime Directive 13:00
  • 3 Bedouin Trail 12:27
  • 4 Metamorphos 20:10

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