Bill Frisell
Born: 18th March 1951, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Nationality: American
Artist's website: https://www.billfrisell.com/
William Richard Frisell is an American jazz guitarist, composer and arranger. Frisell first came to prominence at ECM Records in the 1980s, as both a session player and a leader. He went on to work in a variety of contexts, notably as a participant in the Downtown Scene in New York City where he formed a long working relationship with composer and saxophonist John Zorn. He was also a longtime member of veteran drummer Paul Motian's groups from the early 1980s until 2011 (upon Motian’s death). Since the late 1990s, Frisell's output as a bandleader has also integrated prominent elements of folk, country, rock ‘n’ roll and Americana.
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Further Reading: Bill Frisell
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Bill Frisell - In My Dreams
6th Mar 2026
Inspired by a pivotal dream that transformed how he understood music, the guitarist releases his latest album alongside his favourite musicians.
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Ron Miles - Old Main Chapel
31st May 2024
This live recording made over a decade ago sees the cornet player, who sadly passed away during the pandemic, join forces with long-term collaborators Bill Frisell and Brian Blade for a nuanced performance of subtle delicacy and emotional gravitas.
All Genres: Bill Frisell
Contemporary Jazz
ECM & Scandinavian Jazz
Free Jazz & Avant-Garde
Fusion
Smooth Jazz
