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Jazz Notes

The ace of bass

In a group or solo, Dave Holland takes adventurous road

''Each one gives you a different context and different colors to work with,'' says Dave Holland, who currently leads a quintet, sextet, octet, and big band. ''Each one gives you a different context and different colors to work with,'' says Dave Holland, who currently leads a quintet, sextet, octet, and big band. (Drew goren)
By Siddhartha Mitter
Globe Correspondent / September 12, 2008

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Consider a conversation with bassist Dave Holland a chance to check in with the state of jazz today. And consider a performance by a Holland-led group, such as the sextet he brings to Regattabar for a three-night stand starting Thursday, as synoptic a take on the music as you can fit into a 90-minute set: its traditions, its possibilities, and ... (Full article: 902 words)

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