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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with resolution
  • melodic tapestry for deep listening
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • intricate guitar lines to savor

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No Man’s Land 6:41
  • 2 Someone in My Backyard 2:51
  • 3 Rag 4:07
  • 4 Is That You? 6:53
  • 5 The Way Home 6:01
  • 6 Twenty Years 2:46
  • 7 Chain of Fools 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

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