Quickie Dave Holland report.
They were wonderful, but that kind of jazz just ain't for me. Once again my wife asked, "Are they all playing the same tune?", and I responded, "Hell....I dunno if they're even in the same time signature or key". But since nobody gave anybody else the Stink-eye on stage, I assume they meant it all.
I've never heard Dave H's stuff, but was expecting a more melodic performance since I thought he was schooled in big band. I was wrong. But the vibe player was phenomenal, and I'm glad he had only four mallets instead of the ten fingers that a piano player overuses. Ever seen the yarn on a mallet unwind after someone beats the piss out of it for too long? Lot'sa fun.
So if you like that way outside freaky jazz thing, it was fabulous. Top notch talent, executed brilliantly. Me? I wish I had my $62 back.