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Disfarmer

Bill Frisell · 2009

71 min · 26 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz

A hauntingly evocative exploration of Americana through minimalist jazz and atmospheric soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing encourages reflection
  • evocative soundscapes for solitude
  • interludes that invite pause
  • explorative listening for deep focus
  • haunting ambiance for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2009, Bill Frisell had established himself as a prominent figure in jazz, known for his innovative guitar work and genre-blending style. 'Disfarmer' is significant as it marks a continuation of his exploratory phase following the acclaimed 'History, Mystery' (2008), pushing further into atmospheric soundscapes inspired by the photographs of Mike Disfarmer.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Disfarmer Theme 5:38
  • 2 Lonely Man 1:16
  • 3 Lost, Night 1:50
  • 4 Farmer 1:03
  • 5 Focus 2:27
  • 6 Peter Miller’s Discovery 4:43
  • 7 That’s Alright, Mama 3:10
  • 8 Little Girl 3:43
  • 9 Little Boy 1:16
  • 10 No One Gets In 2:47
  • 11 Lovesick Blues 2:49
  • 12 I Can’t Help It (If I’m Still in Love With You) 3:50
  • 13 Shutter, Dream 4:27
  • 14 Exposed 2:13
  • 15 The Wizard 1:52
  • 16 Think 4:38
  • 17 Drink 4:30
  • 18 Play 1:33
  • 19 I Am Not a Farmer 3:37
  • 20 Small Town 1:01
  • 21 Arkansas, Part 1 1:53
  • 22 Arkansas, Part 2 2:20
  • 23 Arkansas, Part 3 1:54
  • 24 Lost Again, Dark 2:06
  • 25 Natural Light 3:00
  • 26 Did You See Him? 2:07

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