Q&A Session with Dave Holland

Recorded live at the 2021 Dutch Double Bass Festival

A Q&A session led by DDB founder, Geoff Chalmers, with the legendary jazz bassist Dave Holland to discuss topics including how he got the gig with Miles Davis, his favourite duo partners, his advice for bassists, rhythmic studies, practising, the role of the piano in his compositions, transcriptions, the influence of Bach's cello suites, improvising over long song forms, his limitations on the instrument and more! Many thanks to Dave Holland for sharing so much, please visit his website to find out more about his music and touring schedule.

This video was filmed in front of a live studio audience at the 2021 Dutch Double Bass Festival, for their 'Talking Bass' sessions. We would like to thank the whole team at the Dutch Double Bass Festival for running such a professional event and encourage everyone to check out their next festival in 2023. It's a unique festival and there really is something for all bassists!

Timecodes

00:00 Introduction
01:02 Dave’s festival programme
01:53 Dave’s tour as a duo
03:23 Guitar players Dave’s worked with
03:58 Practice Space
05:53 Memories of Ray Brown
07:48 Transcription
09:48 Recording with Kenny Wheeler
12:08 Alternate tunings
14:58 Bach
16:30 Phrasing
21:37 Rhythm
26:09 Different genres
30:38 Character
37:11 Memories of Miles Davis
44:06 Playing without harmony instruments
45:47 Advice for bass players