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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