Bassist
Dave Holland leads one of his most stimulating groups on this superlative quintet date. With the young
Steve Coleman on alto and flute, trumpet great
Kenny Wheeler, trombonist
Julian Priester, and drummer
Steve Ellington in the band,
Holland had a particularly creative group of musicians in which to interpret and stretch out his six originals;
Coleman also contributed one composition. This set, which has plenty of variety in moods, tone, colors, and styles, is one of
Holland's better recordings. ~ Scott Yanow