Dave Holland Octet

"Arguably the best bassist in jazz."—Boston Globe

Join us in Mershon Auditorium Lobby from 6 PM to 7:45 PM for a festive reception before the performance. Contemporary jazz giant and recent Grammy winner Dave Holland returns with his expanded eight-piece lineup for a concert that features his stellar compositions. Balancing dynamically written passages with well-turned melodies and flights of improvisation, Holland and his crew delight with hard-hitting neo-bop precision and more contemplative moments. The concert opens with a special set of duets featuring Holland and Indian percussion master Trilok Gurtu. The motto "we make bridges, not barriers" defines Gurtu's adventurous, pan-global approach.

MARTINIS, MOVIES, AND MUSIC | 6 PM
Before the performance, you are invited to a festive reception celebrating the Wexner Center's multifaceted programming. Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres from 6 to 7:45 PM in Mershon Auditorium Lobby on your way to tonight's 7 PM screening of Guy Maddin's My Dad Is 100 Years Old (Film/Video Theater) or the 8 PM performance of the Dave Holland Octet. Director Guy Maddin is scheduled to visit the reception before introducing tonight's screening.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER
Become a new Wexner Center member at the Patron ($125), Sponsor ($250), or Fellow ($500) level and receive two free tickets to this concert. Visit our Patron Services Desk, call (614) 292-1777, or join online (using promotional code DMH06).