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Bill Frisell: Music IS
by John Kelman
The tradition of solo jazz guitar recordings is a long one, with guitarists like Johnny Smith, Al Viola, George Van Eps, Lenny Breau and Joe Pass demonstrating just how far a mere six (in some cases, seven) strings could be taken on their own as far back as the 1950s. Subsequent guitar soloists like John Abercrombie and Ralph Towner went even further by, at times, taking advantage of the recording studio's facility to overdub layers of guitar to create even ...
Continue ReadingBill Frisell: Hurricane Harvey Relief: A Compilation From His Live Download Series
by John Kelman
Bill Frisell Hurricane Harvey Relief: A Compilation From His Live Download Series BillFrisell.com 2017 Many musicians may use their celebrity to speak out about issues that matter to them, but only a relatively precious few are actually prepared to put the time, effort and money where their mouths are, creating contexts where much- needed funds can be raised to support those causes. It's even better when they do so in a way that rewards fans ...
Continue ReadingGarana Jazz Festival 2017
by Nedici Dragoslav
All About Jazz's Nenad Georgievski wrote this about the 2017 Garana Jazz Festival... “Running from the 6-9th of July, the 21st edition of the Garana Jazz Festival saw the jazz world descend on its location near the Garana village, high in the Semenic Mountains of Romania. Obviously, the artistic credibility and the creative energy were the hallmarks of this year's edition as the festival boasted enormous audience attendance during the four days. This year the festival presented a ...
Continue ReadingThe indefatigable Bill Frisell
by Mario Calvitti
Since he first appeared on the international scene in the late '70s, Bill Frisell has shown considerable originality and strong individuality. Thanks to an instrumental voice that is both immediately recognizable and immensely versatile, he continues to stand out among the artists that have contributed to rewriting the role of guitar in jazz and beyond. Adept in jazz, blues, country, new classical, and pop music, Frisell has spent his entire career exploring all aspects of American music, redefining ...
Continue ReadingBill Frisell/Thomas Morgan: Small Town
by Nenad Georgievski
Duets can be very revealing and very demanding. In best of cases, duets require the utmost attention from two musicians, where playing with another person means playing solo and support simultaneously. When this works well, magic occurs. Over the decades, guitarist Bill Frisell has demonstrated an uncanny power and musicality as a considerable force in various corners and ends of the jazz spectrum. At once a painterly and keenly conversational player, he readily adapts his easily identifiable guitar sounds to ...
Continue ReadingBill Frisell Trio al BOtanique Festival di Bologna
by Mario Calvitti
Bill Frisell Trio BOtanique Festival Bologna 5.7.2017 La prima tappa del tour europeo del trio di Bill Frisell con Tony Scherr al basso e Kenny Wollesen alla batteria e vibrafono è anche l'unica a presentare la musica per il documentario di Bill Morrison “The Great Flood" eseguita dal vivo contemporaneamente alla proiezione del film. Il chitarrista ha lavorato spesso in progetti associati alle immagini, sia fotografie che film, componendo musiche per colonne sonore ...
Continue ReadingBill Frisell: A Portrait - un film di Emma Franz
by Mario Calvitti
Bill Frisell: A Portrait A Film by Emma Franz 2017 Non è facile fornire in meno di un paio d'ore di filmato un ritratto convincente ed esaustivo di un musicista versatile e multiforme come il chitarrista Bill Frisell, che nel corso degli ultimi quaranta anni ha contribuito nuovi punti di riferimento per il suo strumento continuamente oscillante tra jazz, rock e pop. È quello che prova a fare la regista australiana Emma ...
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