The Balance is a jazz composition by Dave Holland. It opens the Dave Holland Quintet’s 1998 ECM album Points of View. The album was recorded September 25-26, 1997 in New York and released on April 4, 1998. The quintet features Steve Wilson on saxophones, Robin Eubanks on trombone, Steve Nelson on vibraphone, Dave Holland on double bass, and Billy Kilson on drums. The Balance runs about 9 minutes and showcases a balance of intricate ensemble interplay and extended solos, highlighting ECM’s chamber jazz approach.
