Prime Directive

Dave Holland | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 29, 2000)
• Original Release Date: February 29, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ecm Records
• ASIN: B00002DDZL
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,183 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do you like straight-ahead jazz?, September 10, 2003

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"db-van" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prime Directive (Audio CD)

If you're familiar with the Dave Holland Quintet, you probably aren't reading this. I'm writing this review for those of you who aren't familiar with Holland and who may be into straight-ahead jazz new and old. What I have to say is this: If you're thinking of trying out something fresh that is rooted in tradition but is also very modern and unique (like I was when I bought this), you may enjoy this disc, or even come to love it. I'm not kidding. The music is complex yet accessible, refined yet funky, melodic without being cloying. The group's musicianship is impeccable. Plus, the album never gets old, listen after listen. I've had it 6 months and have easily listened to it all the way through over fifty times. (Gee, maybe it's time I bought more CDs?) Seriously, though, open up and try this one out.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning, Brilliant, Dave Holland Has Outdone Himself, December 13, 2000

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Greg Randolph (Johnson City, Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prime Directive (Audio CD)

To put it quite simply, this album is a landmark recording and the quintessential Quintet recording of the past decade. I own every solo recording by Dave Holland and it seems as if he is one of the few artists who strives to elevate his music with each new outing. "Prime Directive" features Holland on double-bass, the brilliant tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone work of Chris Potter, the ever powerful trombone of Robin Eubanks (take that brother Kev), the sweet vibe and marimba sounds of Steve Nelson, and the rock solid drumming of Billy Kilson. Each of the eight cuts off of this nearly 77 minute outing is a masterpiece in and of itself. No artist attempts to out play the others. It's a "true" quintet and team effort. Make this disc a must have and trust me when I say, listening to this disc proves that jazz is alive and healthy and this group just ran a marathon with this one... Greg Randolph

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Album It Blew Me Away, April 18, 2000

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Christopher LeFevre (Phila, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prime Directive (Audio CD)

When my teacher at college played this CD for my class (I go to a music school) I was totally blown away. All he had to play was the first cut, "Looking Up" and I was hooked. Dave Holland is an amazing bass player and Chris Potter is one of the best sax players in the world. This CD is absolutely one any jazz lover should own.