Extensions is an album by the Dave Holland Quartet, recorded in September 1989 and released on ECM the following year—Holland's eight album for the label. The quartet features former Dave Holland Quintet members saxophonist Steve Coleman and drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith alongside guitarist Kevin Eubanks, in his first appearance on a Holland record. All four musicians came together again in a studio for Coleman's Rhythm in Mind in an expanded line-up. Holland would rerecord the composition "Processional" for his sextet album Pass It On in 2008.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Brian Olewnick called the album a "tight and enjoyable quartet date," writing, "One of his better albums from this period, Extensions should please any Holland fan, and is an agreeable and non-threatening jumping in point for the curious."Olewnick, B. AllMusic Review accessed August 19, 2011. Extensions was voted Album of the Year (1989) by DownBeat.
Track listing
Personnel
Dave Holland Quartet Steve Coleman – alto saxophone Kevin Eubanks – electric guitar Dave Holland – double bass Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums
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