Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings for labels including ECM, Nonesuch, and Okeh/Sony, and with the 2019 release of HARMONY, Frisell made his debut for Blue Note Records. Frisell’s association with Blue Note stretches back nearly 3 decades to his appearance on John Scofield’s 1992 album Grace Under Pressure — and has included invaluable contributions to Blue Note albums by Don Byron (Romance With The Unseen), Ron Carter (Orfeu), Norah Jones (Come Away With Me), Charles Lloyd & The Marvels (I Long To See You & Vanished Gardens featuring Lucinda Williams), and the collective project Floratone, which featured Frisell, drummer Matt Chamberlain, and producers Lee Townsend and Tucker Martine.
The GRAMMY-nominated artist was recognized as an inaugural Doris Duke Artist in 2012, and has been the recipient of grants from United States Artists, Meet the Composer, and in 2016 he was a beneficiary of the first FreshGrass Composition commission to preserve and support innovative grassroots music. Upon SFJAZZ opening their doors in 2013, he served as one of their Resident Artistic Directors, and he was a guest curator of Lincoln Center’s Roots of Americana series. He is also the subject of the documentary film Bill Frisell: A Portrait by director Emma Franz, which examines his creative process in depth. He has received an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music.
Bill Frisell “First Look” with Don Was
BILL FRISELL “ORCHESTRAS”
By Evan Haga 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 convey emotion. But on his new double album, his fourth release... read more
BLUE NOTE NOMINEES FOR THE 2025 GRAMMY AWARDS
Congratulations to all the Blue Note artists who received nominations for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards! BEST CONTEMPORARY INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM: Bill Frisell Orchestras The guitarist’s trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston collaborates with the Brussels Philharmonic and Umbria Jazz Orchestra on two... read more
PRESENTING BLUE NOTE REVIEW: VOLUME THREE – TRULY, MADLY, DEEPLEE MORGAN
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
Apr 02
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VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Beaver Creek United States
Apr 03
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DENVER JAZZ FESTIVAL :: Bill Frisell - In My Dreams featuring Eyvind Kang, Hank Roberts, Jenny Scheinman, Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Denver United States
Apr 04
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THE ARMORY :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Fort Collins United States
Apr 05
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TACAW :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Basalt United States
Apr 07
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SOUTHWEST ROOTS MUSIC :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Santa Fe United States
Apr 09
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ATHENAEUM :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, San Diego United States
Apr 10
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SPACE :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Evanston United States
Apr 25
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IMPROVISED MUSIC PROJECT FESTIVAL :: UW Jazz Studies Students & Faculty with special guests Luke Bergman, Josh Johnson & Bill Frisell, Seattle United States
Apr 26
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IMPROVISED MUSIC PROJECT FESTIVAL :: UW Jazz Studies Students & Faculty with special guests Luke Bergman, Josh Johnson & Bill Frisell, Seattle United States
Apr 27
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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Brian Blade, New Orleans United States
Apr 28
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THE JAZZ GALLERY :: Honors GALA for Regina Carter, Bill Frisell, Nelba Marquez-Greene, Noel Silverman, New York United States
May 02
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LONG PLAY FESTIVAL :: Henry Threadgill’s Listen Ship (World Premiere), South Brooklyn United States
May 03
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LONG PLAY FESTIVAL :: Mary Halvorson & Bill Frisell Duo, South Brooklyn United States
May 13
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ZEBULON :: Bill Frisell - GOOD DOG featuring Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr & Kenny Wollesen, Los Angeles United States
May 14
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ZEBULON :: Bill Frisell - GOOD DOG featuring Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr & Kenny Wollesen, Los Angeles United States
May 15
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LOBERO THEATRE :: Bill Frisell - GOOD DOG featuring Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen, Santa Barbara United States
May 16
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KUUMBWA JAZZ :: Bill Frisell - GOOD DOG featuring Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen, Santa Cruz United States
May 17
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THE FREIGHT :: Bill Frisell - GOOD DOG featuring Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen, Berkeley United States
May 18
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THE FREIGHT :: Bill Frisell - GOOD DOG featuring Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen, Berkeley United States
Jun 11
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THE HAMILTON LIVE :: Skúli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell, Washington United States
Jun 12
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SFJAZZ MINER AUDITORIUM :: GALA 2025 Honoring Don Was, San Francisco United States
Jun 13
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NY GUITAR FESTIVAL :: Skúli Sverrisson & Bill Frisell, Brooklyn United States
Jun 17
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HOPMONK NOVATO :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Novato United States
Jun 18
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HOPMONK NOVATO :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Novato United States
Jun 19
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DIMITRIOU'S JAZZ ALLEY :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Seattle United States
Jun 20
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DIMITRIOU'S JAZZ ALLEY :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Seattle United States
Jun 21
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DIMITRIOU'S JAZZ ALLEY :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Seattle United States
Jun 22
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DIMITRIOU'S JAZZ ALLEY :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Seattle United States
Jun 23
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CHURCH HOUSE :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Bellingham United States
Jun 24
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VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Vancouver Canada
Jun 27
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OTTAWA JAZZ FESTIVAL :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Ottawa Canada
Jul 01
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MONTREAL JAZZ FESTIVAL :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Montréal Canada
Jul 18
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HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL :: Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston, Halifax Canada
