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1987 studio album by the Dave Holland Quintet From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Razor's Edge is a studio album by the Dave Holland Quintet, recorded in February 1987 and released on ECM later that year—the third and final release by the quintet, featuring alto saxophonist Steve Coleman, trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, trombonist Robin Eubanks and drummer ”Smitty” Smith.[1][2]
The Razor's Edge | ||||
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Studio album by the Dave Holland Quintet | ||||
Released | 1987 | |||
Recorded | February 1987 | |||
Studio | Tonstudio Bauer Ludwigsburg, W. Germany | |||
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Length | 51:26 | |||
Label | ECM 1353 | |||
Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "The group's three ECM releases are well worth exploring, and this set gives listeners a strong example of their work."[3]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD | [4] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide | [5] |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Brother Ty" | Doug Hammond | 4:34 |
2. | "Vedana" | 4:53 | |
3. | "The Razor's Edge" | 7:52 | |
4. | "Blues for C.M." | 9:15 | |
5. | "Vortex" | Steve Coleman | 8:11 |
6. | "5 Four Six" | Kenny Wheeler | 4:26 |
7. | "Wights Waits for Weights" | Coleman | 5:25 |
8. | "Figit Time" | Hammond | 6:17 |
All tracks are written by Dave Holland except as noted
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