Guest bluenote82 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) It's been 15 years since "Have A Little Faith" By Bill Frisell was released, how do all you feel about this album? Would you call this a controversial album? Edited February 21, 2008 by bluenote82 Quote
Guest Bill Barton Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 Didn't and doesn't seem too controversial to me. It's a pleasing album. I've always liked Frisell's playing on other peoples' dates more than on his own in general. Have A Little Faith is one of my faves under his own name during this period. But for my taste, his really interesting stuff reaches back to the stint with ECM, especially Rambler. By the way, he was killin' a few days ago at The University of Washington guesting with Cuong Vu's trio. Quote
sidewinder Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 bluenote82 said: It's been 15 years since "Have A Little Faith" By Bill Frisell was released, how do all you feel about this album? Would you call this a controversial album? Wow - brings back memories, will have to dig the CD out again. Saw Frisell on his North American tour just after that CD came out. A strong period for him ! Quote
chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 BILL FRISSELL WALKED PAST BY RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY APARTMENT LATE LAST SUMMER- IT WAS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
AllenLowe Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 that's weird - last night an old guy with a dog walked past my house - what're the chances? Quote
AllenLowe Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 and 18 years ago a skunk carrying a mandolin walked accross my back yard - Quote
Joe G Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 Good album. I didn't know there was any controversy about it. Bill Barton said: By the way, he was killin' a few days ago at The University of Washington guesting with Cuong Vu's trio. Yeah man - I love what he did on Cuong's album! Quote
Joe G Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 p.s., you should have used the subject of this thread for an Album of the Month! Quote
AllenLowe Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Frisell can play, but, truthfully, when it comes to roots forms of American music most jazz guitar players don't really have the aptitude, from issues of touch to repertoire to style and rhythm. There's nothing wrong with jazz guitar, but when I see players like one of Cassandra Wilson's guys playing banjo, I cringe - I only know of one guitarist with a true jazz background who understands this stuff - Edited February 21, 2008 by AllenLowe Quote
AllenLowe Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 problem is that jazz guys listen to some Bill Monore, maybe some Chet Atkins or Merle Travis and Hank Williams and LeftyFrizzell and than T Bone Walker and BB King and they think they understand the forms - Quote
Guest bluenote82 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 I always loved the version he did of "Live To Tell" on it. I remember hearing that on radio about 7 years ago and I didn't know who the guitarist was, then the radio host came and said "That was Bill Frisell with "Live To Tell" off his 1993 album Have A Little Faith," needless to say, I went out and bought that album the same day. Quote
jimi089 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 I'm an unabashed Frisell fan - his music just works for me, something about it. Plus, the last time I saw him played this gorgeous version of Surfer Girl that was just stunning. I actually don't own this disc though, but will consider it for a future purchase. Quote
clifford_thornton Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 I saw him once and thought him very good at what he does (the NPR-Americana thing). That said, it's not really my thing, though I can appreciate why a lot of people like it. When he was in Paul Motian's band, it was a different story - that's where my personal preference would lie. Quote
AllenLowe Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 agreed on the Motian band - that was a FANTASTIC group, best work for all involved - good and accurate characterization - "NPR Americana thing" - might want to check out my latest thread in miscellaneous; I decided to expand upon this theme - Quote
JohnS Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) Seeing Frisell live was always breathtaking so I bought a lot of his stuff. But in the end I had to ask myself did I want so many of his recordings. This was one of those that I chose to discard via ebay. Still have two or three of his albums (the two Buster Keaton's as a reminder of the concert when he palyed this music to the films) but I still have the Motian trios/quartets. That's probably enough for the present. Edited February 21, 2008 by JohnS Quote
Guest bluenote82 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) I own all of Frisell's solo albums and have almost everything he's ever sessioned on. To this day, I think deep down inside my favorite solo album of Frisell's is "Where In The World?" This album was just so haunting and when I first heard it scared the hell out of me! Now when I go back to that album, I still enjoy it. It's a really dark album and still demonstrates his avant-garde side perfectly. Of course you can't get much avant-garde then his work with John Zorn, but as a leader this album was really a different animal altogether. I totally agree with what many have said already about his work with Motian. I certainly think it's still some of his best playing ever. All of those "On Braodway" albums, "It Should've Happened A Long Time Ago," and "I Have The Room Above Her" are some of my favorites. Edited February 21, 2008 by bluenote82 Quote
clifford_thornton Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 I haven't heard Naked City in years. I suspect it wouldn't sound as "avant-garde" to my ears now as it used to. Seemed to be going for a Ruins/Magma-on-crack thing if I recall correctly. Quote
Nate Dorward Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 AllenLowe said: Frisell can play, but, truthfully, when it comes to roots forms of American music most jazz guitar players don't really have the aptitude, from issues of touch to repertoire to style and rhythm. There's nothing wrong with jazz guitar, but when I see players like one of Cassandra Wilson's guys playing banjo, I cringe - I only know of one guitarist with a true jazz background who understands this stuff - Marc Ribot? Quote
Guy Berger Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 Well... unlike other people here I dig what I've heard from his NPR Americana style. I'd rather listen to Nashville than Have a Little Faith (which I also like). The version of "Live to Tell" is just great. Quote
Rob C Posted February 21, 2008 Report Posted February 21, 2008 Uh, why are people referring to the Motion trio in the past tense? Have I missed some news? Quote
Guest Bill Barton Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Nate Dorward said: AllenLowe said: Frisell can play, but, truthfully, when it comes to roots forms of American music most jazz guitar players don't really have the aptitude, from issues of touch to repertoire to style and rhythm. There's nothing wrong with jazz guitar, but when I see players like one of Cassandra Wilson's guys playing banjo, I cringe - I only know of one guitarist with a true jazz background who understands this stuff - Marc Ribot? Yes, Allen, inquiring minds want to know... Quote
7/4 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Rob C said: Uh, why are people referring to the Motion trio in the past tense? Have I missed some news? Damm if I know. They're still around, AFAIK. Quote
Guy Berger Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Rob C said: Uh, why are people referring to the Motion trio in the past tense? Have I missed some news? Because aside from their annual residency at the Village Vanguard and the occasional album, the group is no longer a "going concern". Guy Quote
7/4 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Posted February 22, 2008 Guy said: Rob C said: Uh, why are people referring to the Motion trio in the past tense? Have I missed some news? Because aside from their annual residency at the Village Vanguard and the occasional album, the group is no longer a "going concern". Guy Because Motian isn't touring any more. They sure were cranking' out the albums for a while. Quote
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