The Razor's Edge (Dave Holland album)
1987 studio album by the Dave Holland Quintet
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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]
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| Studio album by the Dave Holland Quintet | ||||
| Released | 1987 | |||
| Recorded | February 1987 | |||
| Studios | Tonstudio Bauer Ludwigsburg, W. Germany | |||
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| Length | 51:26 | |||
| Label | ECM 1353 | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Reception
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] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Dave Holland except as noted.
| 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 |
Personnel
Dave Holland Quintet
- Steve Coleman – alto saxophone
- Kenny Wheeler – trumpet, flugelhorn, cornet
- Robin Eubanks – trombone
- Dave Holland – double bass
- Marvin "Smitty" Smith – drums