Improvisations for Cello and Guitar is an album of free improvisation by bassist Dave Holland on cello and guitarist Derek Bailey recorded at the Little Theatre Club in London in January 1971 and released on ECM October later that year—Holland’s third release for the label.ECM discography accessed May 16, 2014Dave Holland discography accessed May 16, 2014Peter Stubley. Derek Bailey sessionography. European Free Improvisation Pages. University of Sheffield. , accessed December 31, 2025.
Reception AllMusic awarded the album 3 stars.Allmusic Review accessed May 16, 2014
Todd S. Jenkins called the album "a dark resonant masterwork."Jenkins, T. S., Free Jazz and Free Improvisation: An Encyclopedia, Volume 1, (2004) p.31 Track listing
Personnel
Musicians David Holland – cello Derek Bailey – guitar
Technical personnel
B & B Wojirsch – layout David Holland – cover design
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