Extended Play: Live at Birdland
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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