Points of View is a studio album by jazz bassist Dave Holland's Quintet featuring saxophonist Steve Wilson, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, trombonist Robin Eubanks and drummer Billy Kilson, recorded in 1997 and released in 1998 on ECM. Reception The Allmusic review by Richard S. Ginell awarded the album 4 stars, calling it "a marvelous example of thoughtful, dynamically shifting ECM chamber jazz". Geoffrey Himes of The Washington Post wrote "In the ongoing tradition of Charles Mingus, two of the most creative bandleaders in jazz today are bassist-composers, Charlie Haden and Dave Holland. Bassists -- who solo at their own peril -- understand better than anyone that in jazz the ensemble interaction is more important than the individual showcases. And it's the subtle, democratic give-and-take -- where the drummer and bassist matter as much as the keyboardist and horn players -- that makes the Dave Holland Quintet's "Points of View" so enthralling." David Lynch of The Austin Chronicle added, "Opposed to the more common jazz quartet, a quintet's extra musician brings forth more moods, textures, and possibilities." Track listing All compositions by Dave Holland except as indicated "The Balance" - 9:24 "Mister B." - 11:01 "Bedouin Trail" - 8:55 "Metamorphos" (Robin Eubanks) - 8:29 "Ario" - 10:24 "Herbaceous" - 9:47 "The Benevolent One" (Steve Wilson) - 7:05 "Serenade" (Steve Nelson) - 6:49 Recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City on September 25 & 26, 1997 Notes: Mr. B. - dedicated to Ray Brown, Herbaceous - dedicated to Herbie Hancock Personnel Dave Holland - double bass Steve Wilson - soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Robin Eubanks - trombone Steve Nelson - vibraphone, marimba Billy Kilson - drums References External links Dave Holland albums 1998 albums ECM Records albums