Dave Holland is an English jazz double bassist, composer and bandleader who has been performing and recording for five decades. He has lived in the United States for over 40 years. His work ranges from pieces for solo performance to big band. Holland runs his own independent record label, Dare2, which he launched in 2005. He has explained his musical philosophy by quoting fellow jazz artist Sam Rivers: "Sam said, 'Don't leave anything out ? play all of it.'" Holland has played with some of the greatest names in jazz, and has participated in several classic recording sessions. 

October 1st, 1946 in Wolverhampton (Age 78)