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In Pictures

Dave Holland: Pictures from the Vaults

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 1, 2026

Alongside the memories and stories shared throughout Dave Holland at 80 tribute available here, several contributors--as well as the esteemed photographer Jimmy Katz--have opened their personal archives to share photographs of Dave Holland, many of which have never been published before. Spanning decades, these images offer glimpses of Dave Holland onstage, backstage, in the studio, on the road, and simply among friends--rare and intimate moments that bring another dimension to the many facets of the musician, colleague, mentor and friend ...

Radio & Podcasts

Jumpin' In: Inside the World of Dave Holland, Part 1

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 1, 2026

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Celebrating Dave Holland's 80th birthday with music drawn from six decades of creative music making, and the many sides of his voice as bassist, composer, and bandleader. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Dave Holland Quartet “Conference of the Birds" Conference of the Birds (ECM) 0:16 Host talks 6:47 Dave Holland Quartet “Nemesis" Extensions (ECM) 8:17 Host ...

Radio & Podcasts

Jumpin' In: Inside the World of Dave Holland, Part 2

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 1, 2026

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Another selection celebrating Dave Holland's extraordinary musical legacy, from intimate explorations to expansive ensemble work and everything in between. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette} Back-Woods Song" <em>Gateway</em> (ECM) 0:16</li> <li>Host talks 8:07</li> <li>{{m: Kevin Eubanks “Spiral Ways" Turning Point (Blue Note) 9:27 Host talks 15:09 Steve Coleman “Little Girl I'll ...

In Pictures

Dave Holland: Through the Years by Roberto Cifarelli

by Roberto Cifarelli
October 1, 2026

A collection of photos of Dave Holland taken over the years at concerts in Italy (Milano, 2005, 2011, 2021, 2025; Berchidda, 2015; La Spezia; Vicchio) and in Switzerland (Chiasso, 2023) featuring Kenny Barron, Josemi Carmona, Robin Eubanks, Kevin Eubanks, Pepe Habichuela, Herbie Hancock, Eric Harland, Amy Keys, Lionel Loueke, Sonia Mitchell, Steve Nelson, Chris Potter, John Scofield, Jaleel Shaw, Marvin Smitty" Smith, Nate Smith, Vinnie Colaiuta. ...

In Pictures

Dave Holland: Through the Years by Luciano Rossetti

by Luciano Rossetti
October 1, 2026

A collection of photos of Dave Holland taken over the years at concerts in Italy (Fano, 1998; Bergamo and Clusone, 2000; Cormons, 2005, 2016, 2019; Milano, 2011; Gorizia, 2021) and in the Czech Republic (Trutnov) featuring John Abercrombie, Josemi Carmona, Mark Egan, Robin Eubanks, Billy Kilson, Pepe Habichuela, Jim Hall, Eric Harland, Lionel Loueke, Steve Nelson, John Patitucci, Chris Potter, John Scofield, Nate Smith, and Lew Soloff. ...

In Tribute To...

Dave Holland Tribute: Table of Contents

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 1, 2026

To celebrate Dave Holland's 80th birthday, All About Jazz invited musicians, colleagues and friends from around the world to share their memories and reflections on one of jazz's most influential bassists, composers and bandleaders. The alphabetical list below provides direct links to each contributor's tribute. You can also read the complete Dave Holland at 80 tribute here. A Anna Abondolo Claudia Acuña Ralph Alessi Tyrone Allen II

Radio & Podcasts

Jumpin' In: Inside the World of Dave Holland - Part 3

by Ludovico Granvassu
October 1, 2026

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 As Dave Holland turns 80, we celebrate a career that has kept jazz in constant motion for six decades. Enjoy this playlist that highlights his interest in other music genres, and his special relationship with guitar players. Happy listening! Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Dave Holland, Pepe Habichuela “Hands (Fandango de Huelva)" Hands (Dare2) 0:16 Host talks 6:09 ...

Radio & Podcasts

Josh Lawrence, Doug Webb, Janis Siegel, Branford Marsalis Quartet with Dianne Reeves and more

by Benjamin Boddie
October 1, 2026

Today's Music--Right Now! Fantastic music by Josh Lawrence, Bob McChesney, Doug Webb, Janis Siegel, Todd DelGiudice, Samuel Bonnet Trio, Jimbo Ross, Branford Marsalis Quartet with Dianne Reeves, Alain Bradette, Elliott Caine Quintet, Mike Dana Jazz Orchestra, Azar Lawrence, Tara Davidson's Marni Project, Jonathan Karrant, Marlon Simon And The Nagual Spirits, Thelonious Monk, Jane Ira Bloom, Ekep Nkwelle, Joyce E Tutty Moreno & Adrian Young, Matt Wilson's Good Trouble, Joey Alexander, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Zaccai Curtis, Carmen Lundy, Nduduzo Makhathini, ...

Album Review

Michal Skwierczynski: Consistency

Read "Consistency" reviewed by Neil Duggan

by Neil Duggan
October 1, 2026

Consistency marks the debut album from Polish jazz guitarist Michał Skwierczyński. Now based in Basel, Switzerland, Skwierczyński is a core member of the city's Jazz Orchestra, having studied at the Frost School of Music in Miami and Jazzcampus in Basel. Skwierczyński composed all 10 pieces on the album, taking the refreshing approach of using different guitars to suit the character of each track. It is a simple and effective technique that is surprisingly underused. The album is recorded ...

Album Review

Christian Finger: Zeit Zirkel

Read "Zeit Zirkel" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic

by Mike Jurkovic
October 1, 2026

Whether German-born, New York based drummer/composer Christian Finger (Lee Konitz, Ron Carter, Donny McCaslin) is well known within this circle or that circle holds no bearing on the shape of things and the highs heard on Zeit Zirkel. Making peace with grief and rooted in resilience, space, and spirit, the music makes its way through our daily distractions and focuses our vision on something much larger than an iPhone. Choosing instead to define grief as something to be ...