"Conference Of The Birds" is a landmark jazz album by the Dave Holland Quartet, released in 1973 on CD format by ECM Records. This influential recording features bassist and composer Dave Holland alongside renowned musicians Anthony Braxton, Sam Rivers, and Barry Altschul. The album is celebrated for its innovative approach to free jazz and collective improvisation, blending lyrical melodies with adventurous harmonies and dynamic interplay among the quartet members. "Conference Of The Birds" has been hailed as one of the most important works in modern jazz history, showcasing Holland's visionary leadership and compositional prowess. Dave Holland himself is an acclaimed British bassist whose career spans collaborations with legends like Miles Davis and Chick Corea; his work has earned him multiple Grammy Awards and international recognition as a leading figure in contemporary jazz. ECM Records, founded in 1969 by Manfred Eicher in Germany, is known worldwide for its pristine sound quality and commitment to artistic excellence across genres such as jazz, classical music, and world music.