As Dave approaches his 75th birthday in October 2021, his legendary status as a bassist, composer, arranger and band-leader is firmly fixed into Jazz history.
Dave Holland's story, impact and presence on the global Jazz scene is monumental. The now notorious call from Miles Davis in 1968 to join his band, having seen him play at Ronnie Scott's, kickstarted a journey of creative exploration and music making that has lasted 50 years. It's seen him collaborate with many of the greats in this music including, Sam Rivers, Kenny Wheeler, Hank Jones, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Joe Henderson, Betty Carter, Stan Getz, Jack DeJohnette and Anthony Braxton and of course Miles himself.
Dave's creative output on ECM from his debut in 1972 until 2003 includes some of the most influential albums released on the German label and enabled him to build an adoring, global audience for his virtuosic technique and rhythmic feel, inspired by respect for his open-eared approach to styles and sound. Today's world is unimaginably different and Edition's mission, to 'support and enhance their artists' vision', will be paramount in helping Dave to navigate the complexities of the next period of his recording career and to reach new audiences.
Dare2, as the name suggests, was a brave move for an established artist into independent label management and full control of his recordings. This model has served the bass player well during the previous 15 years, allowing him the freedom to release the records that he needed to release and the power to control his recorded destiny. Now, in a changing world, a new model is necessary and Dave's collaboration with Edition Records will enhance the benefits of independent production and control with the additional vision and proven excellence of Edition in navigating the complexities of music in the digital world and reaching out to new audiences.Videos