Dave Holland Quintet - Prime Directive (1999) {ECM 1698}

A player's 'prime directive', Dave Holland has decided, should be to spread joy while making creative music. His role model in this regard remains Duke Ellington, whose melodies were the lure to draw listeners deeper into the world of jazz interaction; so it is with the Holland Quintet. Prime Directive, the album, picks where the Grammy-nominated Points of View left off, and is the stronger for the addition of Chris Potter, widely regarded as one of the most exciting young saxophonists in North America.

Featured artists
Dave Holland Double-Bass
Chris Potter Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Robin Eubanks Trombone, Cowbell
Steve Nelson Vibraphone, Marimba
Billy Kilson Drums

Tracks
01 - Prime Directive
02 - Looking Up
03 - Make Believe
04 - A Searching Spirit
05 - High Wire
06 - Jugglers Parade
07 - Candlelight Vigil
08 - Wonders Never Cease
09 - Down Time