"Hemmingways" boasted acts like Buddy Rich, Earl Hines, Lionel Hampton, and Fred Cole.
His second album, Language of the Heart, was released in 1988, while Holman was performing at the Doral Hotel on Miami Beach.
[1] Holman moved to Chicago in 1990 where he was featured live in several performances with Richie Cole on Larry Smith's WBEZ Jazz Party (91.5 fm).
[1] While at the Chicago Blue Note, Holman’s trio opened for such artists as Maynard Fergusen, Maria Muldaur, Leon Russell, and G.E.
His recordings also feature Ira Sullivan, Larry Coryell, Paul Wertico and many other notable jazz luminaries.