Dave Holland: Lazy Snake
Track
Lazy Snake
Group
Dave Holland Quartet
CD
Dream of the Elders (ECM 1572)
Musicians:
Dave Holland (bass), Steve Nelson (vibes, marimba),
Eric Person (alto & soprano saxes), Gene Jackson (drums)
.Composed by Dave Holland
.Recorded: New York, March 1995
Rating: 88/100 (learn more)
Like so many of Dave Holland's tunes, it is the overall vibe of "Lazy Snake" that sticks with me. Dave plays one of his finest recorded arco solos as an introduction, then sneaks into the reptilian ostinato that underlies the whole track. The mysterious Eric Person plays the unison melody with impeccable intonation along with Steve Nelson's vibes. Nelson plays the outstanding solo on this cut. His playing is deceptively complex, probably because he plays in such a relaxed, unhurried way. This incarnation of the quartet is well worth checking out.
Reviewer: Bill Harrison
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Tags: 1990s jazz · avant-garde · bass · ecm · lazy snake
2/9/08 listening right now to this recording being played on Yellowstone Public Radio. A walking rhythm with a bass intro, followed by horns, and vibe with sax following. Tasty.