Dave Holland interviewed by Pablo Held

As I tell Dave Holland in the beginning of our conversation, on so many of my all-time favorite recordings it’s him playing the bass! He’s one of my biggest heroes in music and I can’t really put into words how excited I was to talk to him!
In this conversation we cover a lot of things, ranging from Dave’s current activities, putting together repertoires, relaxation, his relationship with Jack DeJohnette, his tenure with Joe Henderson, harmonic experiments with Herbie Hancock, ear training, leading a band, composing, Miles Davis’ record “Filles De Killimanjaro”, our memories of John Taylor, and much more… Enjoy!
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[@answersquestioned]

Dear Pablo, although your interviews don’t seem to garner that many views; know they are greatly appreciated by music lovers around the globe! There is a level of trust, candour and depth to them that is very rare. Thank you for sharing these wonderful gems.

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks a lot. Spread the word if you like!

[@cihant5438]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@jamescox8402]

Dave has natural spirituality that comes through the wisdom of his words and music. Thank you Pablo.

[@stix9641]

All drummers can learn so much listening to the life work of the great Dave Holland

[@TomTailor-kb8xj]

A Great Interview Pablo. I am thankful that you Share with us those Worldclass musicians with your very good questions !!

[@alansmollen]

Beautiful guy! A solid force!

[@masterllama321]

Going through your back catalog of interviews has been a joy

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Oh that’s cool, Jake. What were your favorites?

[@JavierMartinez-rz4vc]

Dave Holland quintet of early 2000 could be one best contemporary jazz groups

[@grooveworks2493]

Thank You again Pablo. What a legacy you're creating! Dave is, and will always be, one of my guiding lights, and your appreciation of his journey brings out his joy in what he's lived. Priceless!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Grooveworks, thank you for all your nice replies to my interviews. I appreciate your dedication! If you’d like to support the series please check out my patreon page: patreon.com/pabloheld I’d be happy to have you on board as a patron!

[@docnelson2008]

Another fascinating interview with a great musician. When I first discovered this channel there was a bonus; I sought out and found marvellous music played by Pablo Held and his colleagues. Thank you so much.

[@leepuckettmusic883]

Thank you for all the bass player interviews. You ask great questions that engage the interviewee.

[@soccerjazz2022]

Thank you, Pablo! for this, inspiring talk with a honest, humble person and brilliant musician. Kind regards, Arthur

[@davidfitzgerald2018]

Legend!!!

[@narosgmbh5916]

Great chat. Thank you both for document.

[@tiluriso]

6:03 - I still buy records. Thanks for sharing this great interview w/ the incomparable Dave Holland. He's a true masterful bassist/composer/leader.

[@stuffupthecracks]

Any album with Dave Holland is guaranteed to be great regardless of whoever else might be on it.

[@philippeduperrin8624]

Absolutly. This is also true with Charlie Haden's recordings.

[@adamsamuel6706]

I love the work Hands with Pepe Habichuela although can't find it on Spotify.

[@roberthall7336]

Thanks so much for doing this and sharing, Pablo and Dave. Wonderful observations,insights, memories and questions from Pablo. Heartfelt thanks and good wishes :)

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thanks for the kind words Robert!

[@martinwolfaardt2048]

I can't believe I just found this. What a discovery! As others have commented: @pabloheld you have our eternal gratitude for bringing your depth of appreciation, your reverence for the form and for its' greatest proponents and your own formidable musical integrity and talent to interviews and collaborations with the masters. Amidst the noise of our imploding society it is ever more important, in my opinion, that the essential openness and humility of these giants is preserved - along with their inspirational stories and musical wisdom.

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thank you Martin for these kind words, I appreciate it! if you feel like supporting the podcast check out my patreon page: patreon.com/pabloheld thanks!

[@Krisselbee]

This interview put a smile on my face for 45 minutes!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Yeah Kristina!

[@NeilRaouf]

Mein zwei Lieblingsalben mit Dave Holland sind „question and answer“ und „the new standard“. Icon!

[@zu0832]

Wonderful interview! You are so lucky to have studied with the great John Taylor. Good choice of music at the end... Dave's beautiful solo on Norwegian Wood Thank you so much!

[@DougSmithBass]

Thank you so much !

[@1970juni]

Thank you Pablo, I really appreciated the interview, thank you so much for the initiative and all the insights provided!

[@Basssstef]

Thanks for all the great interviews Pablo! Very inspirational to hear all these great stories and personal experiences of some of my hero's. Also loving your music, looking forward to the new album :)

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks a lot Stef!!!

[@mitchkahle314]

Wow! Truly inspiring way to start the week. Thanks Pablo.

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks Mitch!

[@torindavies1176]

Wonderful!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks!!

[@dcross8034]

Great- a really awesome player

[@luismunoz4547]

Gracias Pablo!!!

[@ohuioble]

Great stuff!!

[@rodleaverton]

Beautiful interview.

[@JoffEngland]

Just getting into "Prism" after a friend's recommendation, fabulous.

[@MarcelBottaro]

Obrigado pela entrevista!! Muito bom!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

obrigado!

[@nikitasafonov5522]

Great interview, thanks so much

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thank You!

[@dr05guitar]

Great interview! Much enjoyed.

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thx!

[@69angelico]

Thanks Pablo, very cool interview!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

🙏

[@noiseforthealgorithm4668]

thanks so much for this

[@PabloHeldmusic]

you’re welcome! Thanks for checking it out

[@danmeyersonVideo]

Drops so many gems

[@PabloHeldmusic]

He sure does!

[@gustavobugni7705]

Thank you!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

🙋‍♂️

[@alilotfi7974]

32:26 Great Lesson !

[@JoffEngland]

It simply doesn't get any better than this, Pablo or Dave for PM;-)

[@PabloHeldmusic]

wow thanks Joff!

[@Musbikes]

Thanks so much for this!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Let’s all thank Dave Holland for this ;-) !

[@Musbikes]

@@PabloHeldmusic I agree. Thanks to Mr. Holland for being Dave Holland! :)

[@fabianmartin7126]

Another bag of gold nuggets!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

Thank you!

[@Piadasdedireita]

Libera a legenda !

[@rodesicom]

Really good. Thank you!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks for checking it out Roberto!

[@jose222]

what a pleasure listening to it!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

thanks a lot Jose!

[@jose222]

@@PabloHeldmusic fabulous conversation with D. Holland, I follow and appreciate his work as a listener ever since his debut, and I couldn't stop watching the "investigation". I am also aware of your musical production which I enjoy a lot. I regret not going to your trio's concert last year in Guimarães, a bad option, but the festival lasts two weeks and you need to opt and find you made a mistake later on! Maybe next time!

[@PabloHeldmusic]

@@jose222 We'd love to come back to Portugal!

[@jose222]

@@PabloHeldmusic :D