Dave Holland Quartet - Conference Of The Birds (180g Vinyl LP)

Sam Rivers and Anthony Braxton, two of the music's most strikingly original saxophonists, recorded together. Inside Dave's compositions they could meet – if briefly - and share ideas. This summit meeting received raves from the press. "If you've found the new music lacking in swing, cohesion and variety, get to this album," insisted DownBeat in a five-star review. "It's Holland's date but each man contributes equally. The six Holland tunes offer great improvisational frameworks, and his bass playing, both arco and pizzicato, couldn't be better… Don't miss this one." Personnel: Sam Rivers (reeds, flute), Anthony Braxton (reeds, flute), Dave Holland (double bass), Barry Altschul (percussion, marimba)

Side 1

• 1. Four Winds
• 2. Q & A
• 3. Conference Of The Birds

Side 2

• 1. Interception
• 2. How Here (Nowhere)
• 3. See-Saw