Dave Holland in conversation

‘Round Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

Tonight, Soweto is joined by the pioneering bassist and jazz musician Dave Holland. Over his six-decade spanning career so far, Dave has been internationally celebrated for his virtuosity and continued versatility as a performer, composer, and bandleader.

He has worked with an expansive roster of artists, including Miles Davis, Betty Carter, Chick Corea, Sam Rivers, Herbie Hancock, and Tony Williams to name mere few. His small and large ensembles have achieved critical acclaim, including two Grammy Awards for his work as a big band leader. He is also a dedicated champion of intergenerational opportunities and education for the next generations of aspiring jazz musicians.

In this conversation, Soweto and Dave discuss everything from his formative years in the mid-60s London jazz scene, to working with Miles Davis at the time of Davis' explorations into electronics. And his new album with Norma Winstone and London Vocal Project titled “Vital Spark”, which celebrates the music of Kenny Wheeler. It is not a conversation to be missed.

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