| Emerald Tears | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | August 1977 | |||
| Studio | Talent Studio Oslo, Norway | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 44:35 | |||
| Label | ECM 1109 ST | |||
| Producer | Manfred Eicher | |||
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Emerald Tears is a solo album by bassist Dave Holland, recorded in August 1977 and released on ECM the following year. [1] [2] It is an album of bass solos. [3]
The AllMusic review by Joslyn Layne stated: "Emerald Tears is a very nice showcase of Dave Holland, and is almost certain to be enjoyed by fans of the upright bass." [4]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD | [5] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide |  [6] |
All tracks are written by Dave Holland, except as noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spheres" | 5:58 | |
| 2. | "Emerald Tears" | 6:31 | |
| 3. | "Combination" | 5:18 | |
| 4. | "B-40/RS-4-W/M23-6K" | Anthony Braxton | 5:15 |
| Total length: | 23:02 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Under Redwoods" | 6:38 | |
| 2. | "Solar" | Miles Davis | 6:17 |
| 3. | "Flurries" | 4:34 | |
| 4. | "Hooveling" | 4:04 | |
| Total length: | 21:33 44:35 | ||
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