Bill Frisell is an American guitarist and composer known for blending jazz with folk, country, ambient and experimental music. A prolific recording artist and collaborator, he has released albums on ECM and Nonesuch and led numerous projects since the late 1970s.

Recorded early works for ECM and later albums for Nonesuch. Collaborated with John Zorn (News For Lulu, Naked City), Jack DeJohnette, and many others. Reviewers mention collaborators and contributors across albums including Joey Baron, Don Byron, Kermit Driscoll, Guy Klucevsek, Tony Scherr, Kenny Wollesen, Greg Leisz, Arild Andersen, Hank Roberts, Peter Scherer and Arto Lindsay.

DeBaser reviews consistently praise Bill Frisell's distinctive guitar voice and restless genre‑blending. Reviewers highlight his ability to innovate while remaining recognizable, from ambient solo works to eclectic cover albums and collaborative live projects. Albums mentioned frequently include Unspeakable, Have a Little Faith and Before We Were Born.

For:Listeners interested in jazz, experimental guitar, Americana, and adventurous, genre‑blending music.

 Bill Frisell is a cascade of music.

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 we are talking about a true genius of the six strings, who has a mischievous face like a character from a cartoon, but there’s nothing to be done, among the best and most original guitarists in the world.

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 The reimaginings obviously dress the tracks anew without altering or denaturing them, and the skill with which psychedelic effects, swing, and jazz are introduced in small doses is remarkable.

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 An extraordinary work: to own and gift yourself or have someone gift it to you immediately…

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 Ethereal and evanescent, the guitars of Bill Frisell in his first solo album, released in 1983.

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