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Ghost Town

Bill Frisell · 2000

62 min · 16 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz

A reflective journey through Americana, blending jazz improvisation with haunting melodies and rich emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective journeys through nostalgia
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • haunting melodies for quiet moments
  • evocative soundscapes for introspection
  • serene background for creative work

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced energy
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Ghost Town' was released in 2000, Bill Frisell had established himself as a distinctive voice in jazz, following the critical success of his album 'Good Dog, Happy Man' in 1999. This release marked a continuation of his exploration into American roots music while showcasing his evolving style that intertwined jazz, folk, and avant-garde elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tell Your Ma, Tell Your Pa 5:18
  • 2 Ghost Town/Poem for Eva 6:33
  • 3 Wildwood Flower 6:28
  • 4 Creep 0:46
  • 5 Variation on a Theme 5:44
  • 6 Follow Your Heart 5:10
  • 7 I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry 3:27
  • 8 What a World 5:00
  • 9 My Man’s Gone Now 3:14
  • 10 Outlaw 3:20
  • 11 When I Fall in Love 2:30
  • 12 Big Bob 2:48
  • 13 Winter Always Turns to Spring 5:33
  • 14 Justice and Honor 4:02
  • 15 Fingers Snappin’ and Toes Tappin’ 0:50
  • 16 Under a Golden Sky 2:04

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