Bill Frisell - Nashville

Bill Frisell is a notable exception. Among jazz guitarists, Frisell is unique in his exploitation of variable timbre. Frisell's sound swells and breathes like a saxophonist's (interestingly, Frisell played clarinet as a child). In many ways his sound is reminiscent of a pedal steel guitar. And although his work is steeped in jazz, Frisell is a man of catholic tastes. His music includes characteristics of rock, country, and bluegrass, among various other styles. Such liberality explains his willingness to expand his tonal palette beyond that of the typical jazz guitarist. Where so many conventional jazz guitarists define themselves by how many notes they can play, Frisell has carved a niche by virtue of his sound. His ability as an original, lyrical player of melody combines with a unique (if much imitated) sound to make him one of the most singular musicians of his generation.

Tracklist:
1. Gimme a Holler
2. Go Jake
3. One of These Days
4. Mr. Memory
5. Brother
6. Will Jesus Wash the Bloodstains from Your Hands
7. Keep Your Eyes Open
8. Pipe Down
9. Family
10. We're Not from Around Here
11. Dogwood Acres
12. Shucks
13. The End of the World
14. Gone