10 Interesting Facts about Dave Holland
- A Self-Taught Approach. Holland first taught himself to play the ukulele before switching to guitar and bass guitar, and then to the double bass.
- He Traded His Bass Guitar for a Double Bass. Inspired by Ray Brown’s playing style and victory as the Best Bassist, Holland also decided to explore his potential as a bass player.
- Left School For Music. At the age of 15, Dave quit school to pursue his goal to become a part of the pop band. However, his interest in jazz led him in a different direction.
- Studied at the Guildhall School of Music. Dave Holland attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he studied classical music while playing a double bass in clubs.
- Learning Music by Immersing in the Jazz Scene. After his move to London in 1964, Dave Holland actively engaged in performing in local clubs, which provided him with a clear glimpse of musical diversity and various influences.
- Unexpected Breakthrough. His career started to develop rapidly after Miles Davis asked him to join his band in 1968.
- An Active Part of the Miles Davis Band. Dave Holland's role wasn’t limited to only recording with a famous trumpeter in the studio. He became a significant part of its live rhythm section.
- Played on Legendary Records. Holland became a part of legendary Davis discography by appearing on albums like "Filles de Kilimanjaro" (1968) and "Bitches Brew" (1970).
- An Experimental Jazz Innovator. After leaving Miles’s band in 1970, Holland started exploring avant-garde jazz, collaborating with Chick Corea, Anthony Braxton, and Sam Rivers.
- Founded an Independent Label. In the 2000s, Dave established his own record label, Dare2.
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