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History, Mystery

Bill Frisell · 2008

90 min · 30 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz

A contemplative soundscape where jazz improvisation intertwines with fragments of melody and atmospheric textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • contemplative moments for reflection
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • improvisational fragments inviting curiosity

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2008, Bill Frisell had established himself as a leading figure in jazz, known for his innovative guitar work and genre-blending style. 'History, Mystery' is his follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Unspeakable' released in 2004, reflecting his continued evolution as an artist during a prolific phase of collaboration and exploration.
Stylistic neighbors
Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Imagination 1:51
  • 2 Probability Cloud 4:45
  • 3 Probability Cloud, Part 2 1:01
  • 4 Out of Body 2:27
  • 5 Struggle 5:32
  • 6 A Momentary Suspension of Doubts 0:38
  • 7 Onward 1:38
  • 8 Baba Drame 6:09
  • 9 What We Need 1:37
  • 10 A Change Is Gonna Come 8:49
  • 11 Jackie-ing 2:55
  • 12 Show Me 3:16
  • 13 Boo and Scout 2:28
  • 14 Struggle, Part 2 6:25
  • 15 Heal 1:41
  • 16 Another Momentary Suspension of Doubt 0:37
  • 17 Probability Cloud (reprise) 1:36

Disc 2

  • 1 Monroe 4:18
  • 2 Lazy Robinson 2:18
  • 3 Question #1 1:14
  • 4 Answer #1 0:40
  • 5 Faces 1:52
  • 6 Sub‐Conscious Lee 5:39
  • 7 Monroe, Part 2 1:52
  • 8 Question #2 0:56
  • 9 Lazy Robinson, Part 2 3:18
  • 10 What We Need, Part 2 1:16
  • 11 Waltz for Baltimore 8:47
  • 12 Answer #2 1:50
  • 13 Monroe, Part 3 2:58

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