"Frisell's pursuit of 'real music' is grounded in openness. His playing blends jazz, Americana, folk and experimental approaches into something spacious, warm, and unmistakably personal. His tone is gentle but resonant, often enhanced by subtle effects that create atmosphere. He favors melody over flash, using silence, nuance, and unexpected harmonic turns to shape his lines. He has long said that jazz is less a style than a way of thinking, and his improvisation reflects that: conversational, curious, slightly off-center, and quietly radical. Country twang, avant-garde textures, and classic jazz phrasing all flow together in a way that whispers more than it shouts. His openness reaches beyond the freeform and borders of jazz into a musical world shaped and inspired by musical forms, from Americana to avant-garde, from folk, film music, ambient, to alt-rock, country to classical. By combining all this, he has transformed the sound of jazz, the guitar, and American music." (All About Jazz; 4,5 uit 5 sterren)
"Renowned guitarist Bill Frisell's Blue Note Records debut Harmony is a pleasant album. This does not imply lack of innovation, the saccharine sound or the absence of bite and sorrow. These hues of bite and sorrow actually dominate the fourteen selections, which in patented Frisell manner run the gamut from traditional Americana to Elvis Costello to classic jazz. The album's appeal comes from its utter listenability and sumptuous delivery. It also proffers an innovative, drum-less configuration of strings, lead, and backing vocals. This includes Hank Roberts on cello, Luke Bergman on acoustic guitar, baritone guitar and bass, as well as Petra Haden on lead vocals." (All About Jazz)
Winter & Winter-heruitgave van JMT-release uit 1990. Intrigerend en bij vlagen zeer meeslepend staaltje avant-kamerjazz door strijkerstrio rond topviolist Mark Feldman. Neigt meermalen naar 20ste eeuwse klassieken, o.a. Stravinksy.
Opname: 2006-2007
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