Is That You?
Bill Frisell · 1990
51 min · 12 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz
A melodic tapestry of jazz, weaving intricate guitar lines with rich harmonic textures and subtle rhythmic shifts.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its exploration of diverse musical styles and its impact on the post-bop movement. It received positive reviews from critics, highlighting Frisell's innovative guitar work and compositional skills, helping to establish him as a vital figure in contemporary jazz.
- Best for
- dynamic exploration with resolution melodic tapestry for deep listening wave-like pacing for relaxation
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Is That You?' was Bill Frisell's fourth studio album, following his critically acclaimed work on 'Lookout for Hope' (1988). At this point in his career, Frisell was solidifying his unique voice in the jazz landscape, blending elements of folk, blues, and avant-garde experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Prince· Christina Aguilera· Madonna· Ricky Martin· Cher· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Alanis Morissette
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Man’s Land Standout 6:41
- 2 Someone in My Backyard 2:51
- 3 Rag 4:07
- 4 Is That You? Standout 6:53
- 5 The Way Home 6:01
- 6 Twenty Years 2:46
- 7 Chain of Fools Standout 3:31
- 8 Hello Nellie 4:11
- 9 The Days of Wine and Roses 3:41
- 10 Yuba City 5:44
- 11 Half a Million 4:05
- 12 Hope and Fear 1:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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