Album Reviews

THE RICK HOLLAND-EVAN DOBBINS LITTLE BIG BAND

Trilby

2011-05-04

With Rick Holland and Evan Dobbins leading the way on trumpet and trombone, the Little Big Band makes contemporary big band jazz. Currently out of New York, Rick Holland received his doctorate from Michigan State University, so there’s your local spin. “Trilby” is perfectly executed and considering Mr. Holland received his doctorate in classical performance, that’s to be expected. While every note is placed exactly where it should be, there’s no fire here. There’s something to be said for perfection, but I like my jazz a little rough around the edges. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

all reviews | all jazz reviews

More reviews tagged #Jazz

reviewed 08/2007
SONNY FORTUNE
You and the Night and the Music
reviewed 11/2006
Q-BURNS
Abstract Message
reviewed 07/2006
PETER KATER
10 Questions for the Dalai Lama
reviewed 11/2016
Mamutrio
Primal Existence
reviewed 01/2008
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-STARS
Live at the 2007 Monterey Jazz Festival
reviewed 12/2008
ERIN BODE
The Little Garden

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.