Dave Holland Trio

The Dave Holland Trio brings together three distinctive voices in a dynamic musical dialogue. Dave Holland, who first emerged internationally in the late sixties alongside jazz legends such as Miles Davis, is not only an iconic figure but also a constant innovator of the jazz bass, known for his elegant precision and improvisational freedom.

Together with the intensely expressive drummer Nasheet Waits, known for his conceptual drive and powerful sense of tradition and saxophonist Jaleel Shaw, whose sound blends modern expression with deep-rooted tradition, they form a musical organism that sets a standard with the sovereignty of good-humored routine. A motif, a beat—Holland laughs, Waits responds with rhythmic shifts, Shaw ensnares the melody, escalating into ecstatic passages.

Their performances unfold like a musical feast, where solos are passed around like spices, each musician bringing their unique specialty to the table. Stylistic ingredients abound, from rhythmically dry funk and second-line beats to energetic hard bop and gently reduced ballads. Moments reminiscent of the trance-like sixties merge seamlessly with later decades’ innovations, all embraced by Holland’s enveloping style. This is exactly the kind of music you always hope for.

A highlight for jazz enthusiasts—don’t miss Dave Holland Trio at Stockholm Jazz Festival!

Lineup:
Dave Holland – bass
Jaleel Shaw – sax
Nasheet Waits – drums