Dave Holland
Dave Holland
Dave Hollandis an English jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader who has been performing and recording for five decades. He has lived in the United States for over 40 years...
ProfessionDrummer
Date of Birth1 October 1946
bass closely fulcrum group harmony jazz lower outline parts rhythm role sort supportive work
The fundamental role that the bass has always had is to outline the lower parts of the harmony and be supportive rhythmically. You work very closely with the drummer, usually in a jazz group and in the rhythm section. It is sort of a fulcrum in the group.
All of the musicians when I was young used to always say you had to tell a story when you're a musician.
direct honest music needs relevant speak time
I think that what is important is that the music be honest and direct and that it is relevant to today. I think music needs to be of its time and speak to that time.