This 2008 release by the Dave Holland Sextet features new arrangements of eight original compositions by Holland that have appeared on his past recordings and show why Holland is one of jazz’s great modern composers. For “Pass It On” Holland employs a three horn front-line as well as including the massive talents of pianist Mulgrew Miller and drummer Eric Harland. The one non-Holland composition on the album is the stellar opening track The Sum of All Parts, written by trombonist Robin Eubanks. The track Rivers Run (originally recorded in 1988) is a nice tribute by Holland to his 1970′s duets partner, the great free jazz saxophonist Sam Rivers.
Released 2008 : Emarcy / Dare2 Records : Catalog # 06007
Players:
Dave Holland – Double Bass
Robin Eubanks – Trombone
Antonio Hart – Alto Sax
Alex Sipiagin – Trumpet
Mulgrew Miller – Piano
Eric Harland – Drums
Dave Holland Sextet – The Sum of All Parts from “Pass It On”