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Dave Holland Big Band at University Musical Society at Michigan Theater
Courtesy of Truly Render | Posted on November 2, 2012
Where
Michigan Theater
University Musical Society
603 East Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI
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When
Sat, November 17, 2012
8 pm
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Musicians
Antonio Hart
saxophoneMark Gross
saxophone, altoMarcus Strickland
clarinet, bassJason W. Marshall
saxophone, baritoneRobin Eubanks
tromboneDave Holland
bassJosh Roseman
tromboneAbout
A seminal figure in post-1960s jazz, Dave Holland has never allowed his work to be limited by tradition. His path has led him from the frontiers of free improvisation to his modern ensembles that fully embody the Sam Rivers-instilled philosophy of “playing all of it.” The Wolverhampton, England, native got his big break from Miles Davis, with whom he played during the epochal Bitches Brew period. He formed his first working quintet in 1983 and continued to develop fruitful relationships with artists such as Anthony Braxton, Stan Getz, Cassandra Wilson, Jack DeJohnette, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Betty Carter, Pat Metheny, Kenny Wheeler, Bill Frisell, Roy Haynes, and Herbie Hancock over the course of his career...