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Have a Little Faith

Bill Frisell · 1992

60 min · 18 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz

A tapestry of jazz-inflected narratives woven with a blend of Americana and intimate guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional ebb and flow
  • intimate guitar work for reflection
  • dynamic journey with interludes
  • narrative-inspired listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone single hits

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'Have a Little Faith' marked Bill Frisell’s transition into a more lyrical and expressive phase of his career following the experimental soundscapes of his earlier works. This album showcased Frisell's ability to blend jazz with elements of folk and rock, establishing him as a significant voice in progressive jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Billy the Kid: The Open Prairie 3:12
  • 2 Billy the Kid: Street Scene in a Frontier Town 1:45
  • 3 Billy the Kid: Mexican Dance and Finale 3:44
  • 4 Billy the Kid: Prairie Night (Card Game at Night) / Gun Battle 5:02
  • 5 Billy the Kid: Celebration After Billy’s Capture 2:17
  • 6 Billy the Kid: Billy in Prison 1:33
  • 7 Billy the Kid: The Open Prairie Again 2:34
  • 8 The “Saint-Gaudens” in Boston Common (excerpt #1) 0:42
  • 9 Just Like a Woman 4:49
  • 10 I Can’t Be Satisfied 3:01
  • 11 Live to Tell 10:09
  • 12 The “Saint-Gaudens” in Boston Common (excerpt #2) 3:05
  • 13 No Moe 2:37
  • 14 Washington Post March 2:05
  • 15 When I Fall in Love 3:26
  • 16 Little Jenny Dow 3:30
  • 17 Have a Little Faith in Me 5:42
  • 18 Billy Boy 1:35

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