Conference of the Birds

Dave Holland · 1972 · Title track of his first album; track title not verified

Context

A composition by Dave Holland and the title of his first album as a leader, "Conference of the Birds" was recorded on November 30, 1972 at Allegro Studio in New York for ECM, produced by Manfred Eicher. A double bass solo over a 5/4 ostinato precedes a melody stated by Sam Rivers (flute) and Anthony Braxton (soprano), then Altschul's marimba. The only recording to bring together Braxton and Rivers.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to ECM and European jazz, Modal. Among the origins and influences of ECM and European jazz: Free jazz, Modal, French jazz, Polish jazz, Free improvisation and European free.

By the same artist

• Emerald Tears (1977)

Sources

• EN: Conference of the Birds (Dave Holland album)
• jazzhistoryonline.com

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