Crosscurrents Trio Dave Holland Chris Potter Dave Holland Chris Potter/Austria 7.13.2022 Complete

The ultimate improvised music trio, consisting of master Dave Holland and Chris Potter, one of the greatest contemporary saxophonists, was formed as a result of a project by Zakir Hussain, who is said to have the hands of God, to explore the influence of jazz on “Indian classical music.” This latest live performance, captured in ultra-high quality sound, is now available for the first time! Starting with the “Project to Explore the Influence of Jazz on Indian Classical Music” by Zakir Hussain, a treasure of India who is said to have the hand of God, the trio includes Dave Holland, a rhythmic magician who started out as a member of Miles Davis’ electric jazz group in the 1960s, who rewrote the history of jazz, and is still at the forefront of the music scene, and Chris Potter, the most influential saxophonist today, who was taught his powerful groove by Holland. The second day of the live performance at the Austrian music club Porgy & Bess in July 2022 was recorded in full on a super high-quality soundboard that has been carefully mastered by the label, and this two-disc set is now available for the first time following the well-received first day performance! The mandala of sound played by this trio is a mystery that only those at the forefront of improvisational music can depict. Zakir, who has the hands of a god, is overwhelmed by the bottomless possibilities of the tabla, with his rich low tones enveloping the bass and highlighting its tone, and his high notes supporting the saxophone like interjections, singing and swinging as if they are carrying the melody together. Holland is a master who has continued to evolve not only in technique but also in his own musicality through his encounters with music from all over the world, including jazz, India, Spain, and more in recent years. Chris Potter is at the top of the current saxophone world, absorbing all the greats of the saxophone up to now and leading them to even greater heights with his overwhelming technique and rare sensibility. The three of them exquisitely intertwine with each other, creating a mysterious triangle filled with a special sense of tension and release. You’ll want to listen to it forever, and you won’t want it to end. Music like this is something you just can’t find anywhere else!!