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Bill Frisell was born in Baltimore, but was raised in Denver, CO. Once a classical clarinetist, he established a firm base in his traditional harmonic knowledge early on in life. Throughout high school and college he also played guitar in various rock and R&B groups in the Denver area. During high school, however, he became profoundly interested in jazz guitar. In 1971 Frisell attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and also began studying with Jim Hall, one of the prominent jazz guitarists of the 1960’s. At Berklee, he was able to develop his ideas with similar players like Pat Metheny, who was a classmate. After a while he began to fuse his Be-Bop knowledge with his other musical tastes, and his childhood in the midwest added a certain western “twang” to his sound. By the 90’s, Frisell had become one of the most prominent figures in jazz, releasing many highly-acclaimed records with various jazz legends such as Elvin Jones, Dave Holland, Paul Motian, Don Alias. He has also played with such rock artists as Ginger Baker, Marianne Faithful, Elvis Costello, Michael Shrieve, and played guitar for Norah Jones on at least one of her albums. He now lives in Seattle, WA.
Discography
* History, Mystery (2008)
* Bill Frisell, Ron Carter, Paul Motian (2006)
* Richter 858 (2005)
* East/West (2005)
Discography
* History, Mystery (2008)
* Bill Frisell, Ron Carter, Paul Motian (2006)
* Richter 858 (2005)
* East/West (2005)
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The Willies
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Bill Frisell with Dave Holland and Elvin Jones
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Is That You?
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Blues Dream
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rtreynor wrote:
He looks like comedian Lewis Black in that picture
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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
his playing with Naked City is just awesome, and on a lot of other Zorn projects... gotta listen to his solo work!
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echo-wrapping wrote:
real hero
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scottiscool wrote:
I get to see him on Tuesday, right after I finish a math exam.
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Nochek wrote:
i lOve idea of his guitar.
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paulbrouns wrote:
One of my heroes! A nice tip for listening: check out billfrisell.com and admire his latest CD: Disfarmer (movie soundtrack). with a great version of "That's all right Mama!". I am going to order it!!!
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scottiscool wrote:
Guitar God
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phillip360 wrote:
Define 'pataphysics for a chance to run the group. Ends soon.
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Cronopio321 wrote:
FREE IS FREE
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stenagraphy wrote:
*^_^*
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DarkStar041472 wrote:
Diggin' Nonesuch Records! Thanks for the tunes Bill.
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Alex3m wrote:
Quartet ( 1996 ) is in my poinion his best work! :D
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zero85 wrote:
IMO Gone, just like a train is one of his best albums :)
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barthede wrote:
If anyone's interested in a free download, check out: http://www.last.fm/music/RGilmore/The+General+and+the+assassin It is basically a 40 minute improvised set featuring guitar and drums, broken up into segments. Music starts with the 2nd track. If you like it, check out more from Tepepan Records!
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Grindfucked wrote:
Rambler is a good album. someone knows any album of his that beats it?
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SkyVoyager wrote:
Nice :)
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phillip360 wrote:
♫ nourish, glue and inflate the soon to be estrus and electrified 'pataphysics group ♫
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secret_of_107th wrote:
факинг авесоме! ^_^
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Zamotek wrote:
I just love that guy Greg Leisz (and the song also)! What a music!
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jotdotde wrote:
great music while working......
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Bill Frisell Trio
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Bill Frisell Trio
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21 Aug 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/billfrisellofficial
Bill Frisell has performed with numerous musicians over the years which has contributed to the shape and sound of his music. He just finished a short tour as a duo with jazz guitarist Russell Malone .. …
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21 Aug 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/billfrisellofficial
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