Released 1987 Length 51:26 Artist Dave Holland | Recorded February 1987 The Razor's Edge(1987) Triplicate(1988) Release date 1987 | |
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The Razor's Edge is an album by jazz bassist Dave Holland, released in 1987. It is the last of three albums recorded by this quintet line-up. Two tunes from this album have been reprised on later recordings - both Blues For C.M. and the title track were featured on Holland's first big band release, What Goes Around.
Contents
Reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars stating "The group's three ECM releases are well worth exploring, and this set gives listeners a strong example of their work".
Track listing
All compositions by Dave Holland except as indicated- "Brother Ty" (Doug Hammond) - 4:34
- "Vedana" - 4:53
- "The Razor's Edge" - 7:52
- "Blues for C.M." - 9:15
- "Vortex" (Steve Coleman) - 8:11
- "5 Four Six" (Kenny Wheeler) - 4:26
- "Wights Waits for Weights" (Coleman) - 5:25
- "Figit Time" (Hammond) - 6:17
Personnel
Steve Coleman - alto saxophone
Kenny Wheeler - trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet
Robin Eubanks - trombone
Dave Holland - double bass
Marvin "Smitty" Smith - drums
Songs
1Brother Ty4:38
2Vedana4:59
3The Razor's Edge7:57
References
The Razor's Edge (Dave Holland album) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA