Alyn Shipton is joined by Phil Robson to select Bill Frisell's finest recordings.
William Richard "Bill" Frisell (born March 18, 1951) is an American guitarist, composer and arranger.
One of the leading guitarists in jazz since the late 1980s, Frisell's eclectic music touches on progressive folk, classical music, country music, noise music and more. He is known for using an array of effects to create unique sounds from his instrument.
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Reviewed by John Eyles
A fine album to mark Frisell’s debut on the renowned Savoy Jazz label.
Reviewed by Colin Buttimer
A subtle, but moving experience.
Reviewed by Chris Jones
Once acquired, Bill's a hard habit to break.
Reviewed by Chris Jones
...testament to the man's place at the very epicentre of modern American music.
Reviewed by Martin Longley
The latest from the prolific and unpredictable guitar master.
Reviewed by John Eyles
Eclectic guitarist provides soundtracks for Gerhard Richter's abstract paintings...
Reviewed by Martin Longley
Frisell teams up with producer Hal Willner for his most upfront album for some time...
Reviewed by Dan Hill
Retrospective of guitarist Frisell's years with ECM, selected by the man himself.
Reviewed by Chris Jones
This is a gentle, almost ambient album, redolent of a summer's day picnicking in a...
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