DAVE HOLLAND QUARTET - Dream of the Elders (1995) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Stylewise, the music on this CD sounds much closer to a mid-'60s Blue Note release than what one might expect from ECM. Although the general sound of the ensembles is light, the music is often filled with inner heat, a little reminiscent of a Wayne Shorter record. Altoist Eric Person and vibraphonist Steve Nelson work well together, bassist Dave Holland takes plenty of solo space, drummer Gene Jackson keeps the momentum flowing and guest vocalist Cassandra Wilson does a fine job on Maya Angelou's poem "Equality." Holland's originals have plenty of variety in moods while close attention is paid to dynamics. A satisfying and thought-provoking session. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1 The Winding Way 11:57
Dave Holland
2 Lazy Snake 12:25
Dave Holland
3 Claressence 7:28
Dave Holland
4 Equality 7:08
Lyrics By [Poem] – Maya Angelou
Vocals – Cassandra Wilson
5 Ebb & Flo 11:59
Dave Holland
6 Dream Of The Elders 11:07
Dave Holland
7 Second Thoughts 8:06
Dave Holland
8 Equality 6:40
Maya Angelou / Dave Holland
Credits
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Eric Person
Double Bass – Dave Holland
Drums – Gene Jackson
Vibraphone, Marimba – Steve Nelson