Good Dog, Happy Man cover

Good Dog, Happy Man

Bill Frisell · 1999

62 min · 12 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz

A serene blend of jazz, folk, and Americana, infused with Frisell's signature atmospheric guitar textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • serene afternoon reflection
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • gentle background warmth
  • engaging storytelling arcs
  • patient exploration of themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Good Dog, Happy Man' was released in 1999, Bill Frisell had established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene, following his acclaimed album 'Gone, Just Like a Train' from 1998. This album marked a continued exploration of his unique sound that fuses various genres, cementing his reputation for innovative storytelling through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Rain, Rain 2:46
  • 2 Roscoe 3:44
  • 3 Big Shoe 3:50
  • 4 My Buffalo Girl 8:53
  • 5 Shenandoah (For Johnny Smith) 6:11
  • 6 Cadillac 1959 6:26
  • 7 The Pioneers 5:18
  • 8 Cold, Cold Ground 9:04
  • 9 That Was Then 5:31
  • 10 Monroe 4:21
  • 11 Good Dog, Happy Man 2:34
  • 12 Poem for Eva 3:42

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