Bill Frisell

Presenting Blue Note Review: Volume Three – TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLEE MORGAN, the long-awaited third edition of our acclaimed vinyl boxset series, which returns with an emphatic celebration of Blue Note legend Lee Morgan. Curated by Blue Note President Don Was, the set encapsulates the continuum of the legendary jazz... read more

In the trio format he’s favored throughout his career, the guitarist and composer Bill Frisell has always projected an orchestral scope through his remarkably complete sense of harmony, a unique gift for melodies that remain with you long after a performance, and a keen feel for how dynamic range can be used to... read more

In the trio format he’s favored throughout his career, the guitarist and composer Bill Frisell has always projected an orchestral scope through his remarkably complete sense of harmony, a unique gift for melodies that remain with you long after a performance, and a keen feel for how dynamic range can be used to... read more

Bill Frisell has released “Holiday,” a playful new track from the acclaimed guitarist’s forthcoming album Four, a stunning meditation on loss, renewal, and friendships that was produced by Lee Townsend and comes out November 11. The album convenes a new line-up of musical friends, independent spirits, and like... read more

Bill Frisell follows-up his acclaimed 2020 trio album Valentine with the November 11 release of Four, a stunning 13-track meditation on loss, renewal, and friendships. The guitarist and composer’s 3rd album for Blue Note Records since signing with the label in 2019 proffers new interpretations of previously recorded... read more

Acclaimed guitarist Bill Frisell has released his second Blue Note album Valentine featuring his trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston. The guitarist discusses the new album on the latest episode of “First Look” with Blue Note President Don Was, watch below. https://youtu.be/9ugoH_r0AoE A... read more

Acclaimed guitarist Bill Frisell has released “Valentine,” the Monk-ish title track of his forthcoming trio album featuring bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston to be released August 14 on Blue Note Records. It follows two previous singles, the Civil Rights anthem “We Shall Overcome” and “Keep Your... read more

Acclaimed guitarist Bill Frisell has released “Keep Your Eyes Open,” the second single to be revealed from his forthcoming album Valentine featuring his trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston. “Keep Your Eyes Open,” which originally appeared on Frisell’s 1997 album Nashville, is accompanied... read more

Acclaimed guitarist Bill Frisell has announced his newest project Valentine — the debut recording of his trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston — which will be released August 14 on Blue Note Records. Frisell has also released the album’s closing track “We Shall Overcome,” the Civil Rights... read more

Bill Frisell has announced new 2020 tour dates with his HARMONY project that features the acclaimed guitarist with Petra Haden (voice), Hank Roberts (cello, voice), and Luke Bergman (acoustic guitar, baritone guitar, bass, voice). The band’s appearances will include concerts in San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia,... read more