A more elaborate look behind the scenes bill frisell plays john lennon a look into the studio session and how important this music really. This is a shorter version of the behindthescenes footage from bill frisell s studio recording of all we are saying. Released in 2005, it features performances by frisell, viktor krauss and kenny wollesen which were recorded at yoshis in oakland, california on december 9, 2003 cd 1 west and performances by frisell with tony scherr and kenny wollesen recorded on may 11, 2004. Bill frisell, kenny wollesen drums, tony scherr double bass, jenny scheinman violin, greg leisz guitar. Bill frisell to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. When musicians surrender to nostalgia the atlantic. Frisell has made a career out of thinking outside the box with respect to the music that he makes, and all we are saying is no exception. The guitarist bill frisell applies his goldenhued, rusticcosmopolitan vision to the songs of john lennon on all we are saying, his latest postcard from an elusive, idealized america. She says her musical influences range from jazz guitarist bill frisell to classical composer arvo part to legendary texas songwriter blaze foley.
It consists of songs written by john lennon, both as a member of the beatles and as a solo artist, arranged and performed in frisell s definitive style. On youtube you can find frisell and friends playing much more interesting live versions of these same songs. Frisells quintet includes violinist jenny scheinman, pedal steel and acoustic guitarist greg leisz, bassist tony scherr, and drummer kenny wollesen. Director of the performing arts at the wexner center in columbus, ohio, who introduced guitarist and composer bill frisell to disfarmers oeuvre on the hunch that frisell. Gone, just like a train is the tenth album by bill frisell to be released on the elektra nonesuch label. It consists of songs written by john lennon, both as a member of the beatles and as a solo. In september 2011 frisell released all we are saying, a fulllength offering of his interpretations of john lennons music. Humbird performs in the radio heartland studio siri undlin is the songwriter and singer in humbird. These are some of the best public videos of bill frisell on youtube. Todays song of the day is on the day we are together again the new single from humbird, out now. I remember it starting off with jiminy cricket singing when you wish upon a star i guess.
All we are saying is a fulllength offering of frisell s. Bill frisell s debut on blue note records is a gentle recording featuring a few oddball gems, particularly when he digs into the standard repertoire with petra hadens voice out front. With frisell as your tour guide, take a drive on highway 1. It might seem like sacrilege for someone to do this, but if youre familiar with frisell s musical bent then youll likely appreciate where this record ends up going. Bill frisell hold on john lennon cover earlier this year, bill frisell released all we are saying, a collection of lennon covers from beatles days and beyond.
Downbeat readers polls 3time best guitarist winner. The music from these sessions was recorded live to cassette on a stereo panasonic boombox over the stretch of one hot summer in downtown manhattan, 1981. In 2017, frisell received an honorary doctorate of music from his alma. Playing via spotify playing via youtube playback options. Bill frisell on the street where you live the engine room sessions duration. Jazz guitarist bill frisells new record guitar in the space age isnt. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Watch the video for imagine from bill frisell s all we are saying. Bill frisell plays john lennon songs on the fort stage at the newport jazz festival. Bill frisell s all we are saying ensemble featuring greg leisz, jenny scheinman. For the artist, big sur may be the most magnificent expression of this beloved time period.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. All we are saying is bill frisell s third album for savoy in months. The album also features violinist jenny scheinman, pedal steel and acoustic guitarist greg leisz, bassist tony scherr, and. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. On big sur, frisell delivers an inspired musical portrayal of the land, sky, sea, and wildlife of the region with. All we are saying is a fulllength offering of frisells interpretations of john lennons music. Consummate guitarist, composer and musical interpreter bill frisell has assembled a trusted ensemble consisting of jenny scheinman violin, tony scherr bass, greg leisz guitars and kenny wollesen drums to record his definitive take on the classic songs of john lennon. A profile of bill frisell guitar and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. Eastwest is the 18th album, first double cd and first live album by bill frisell to be released on the elektra nonesuch label. News about bill contactsmedia tour store live download series tour archive news about bill contactsmedia. Since august of 2010, the guitarist has released beautiful dreamers, sign of life, and now this one. A stunning, eclectic guitarist who blends the best elements of rock energy with jazz harmonic sophistication and melodic interpretation.
Provided to youtube by universal music group revolution bill frisell all we are saying. Let bill frisell guide you through one of the countrys most scenic areas with an equally sublime soundtrack. A london show, a couple weeks later, was released as part of frisells ongoing live download series, but it wasnt until frisells fourday. It was released in 1998 and features performances by frisell, viktor krauss and jim keltner. Julia, bill frisell julia john lennon cover, all we are saying, 2011. Frisell s quintet includes violinist jenny scheinman, pedal steel and acoustic guitarist greg leisz, bassist tony scherr, and drummer kenny wollesen. Buy mp3 music online bill frisell with dave holland and elvin jones. Bill frisell s all we are saying is a refreshing, respectful, and constantly fascinating examination of john lennons classic works including two written with mccarteny incorporating a unique instrumentation that most listeners would not expect to appear in the context of this music. Bill frisell has been working on this incarnation of his sound for some time.
His band jenny scheinman on violin, greg leisz on guitars, tony scherr on bass and kenny wollesen on drums brings as much sensitivity to the. His hold on stays fairly close to lennons, with the minor differences of being twice as long and without the selfencouraging lyrics. The official online store for bill frisell recordings and other merchandise. Also ranked among the best jazz albums of the year for beautiful dreamers and all we are saying, and. Here come old flat top he come groovin up slowly he got joo joo eyeballs he one holy rollers he got hair down to his knee got to be a joker he just do what he please. Erik jacobs for npr on a video promoting bill frisell s album all we are saying, the guitarist shares the. Bill frisell with dave holland and elvin jones mp3 album. Harmony, bill frisell s debut on blue note records available october 4. Humbird on the day we are together again the current.
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