Articles tagged "dave holland"

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Great City, a Great City’s Music: The Vancouver International Jazz Festival

by Will Layman

[3.Sep.09] :. Our jazz critic Will Layman spent a full week soaking up the music -- and the city -- offered by what may be North America's finest jazz festival.

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The Best Jazz of 2007

by Will Layman

[11.Dec.07] :. In spite of the perception of jazz as an increasingly niche market, the year's best show a style of music that remains ever youthful in its exploration of new territories, expanding its diversity and range of expression.

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Herbie Hancock: River

by Will Layman

[4.Oct.07] :. The great jazz pianist, with Wayne Shorter at his elbow and a list of sympathetic guest singers, makes a stunning Joni Mitchell tribute.

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Dave Holland Quintet: Critical Mass

by Will Layman

[6.Oct.06] :. One of the top bands in jazz today sends out another zinging-great record.

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Dave Holland: Rarum: Selected Recordings, Vol. 14

by Robert R. Calder

[9.Apr.04] :. I wasn’t entirely serious in a review deploring the prospect of “Homecoming” by the Dave Holland-John Abercrombie (& friend) partnership being repeated on this selection from...

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