Lookout for Hope
Bill Frisell · 1988
45 min · 10 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz
A serene blend of jazz-inflected melodies and atmospheric soundscapes that evoke a sense of quiet introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- serene introspection during listening
- quiet moments for reflection
- gentle melodies for relaxation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Lookout for Hope' was released in 1988, Bill Frisell was transitioning from his early work in the New York jazz scene to a more expansive sound that incorporated elements of folk and Americana. This album followed his breakthrough project, 'Is That You?' (1985), marking a period where he began to establish his unique voice as a guitarist and composer in the jazz genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lookout for Hope 6:30
- 2 Little Brother Bobby 7:04
- 3 Hangdog 2:26
- 4 Remedios the Beauty 6:23
- 5 Lonesome 4:40
- 6 Melody for Jack 3:28
- 7 Hackensack 2:57
- 8 Little Bigger 3:16
- 9 The Animal Race 2:02
- 10 Alien Prints 6:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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