Music IS
Bill Frisell · 2018
58 min · 16 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz
A warm tapestry of guitar-driven melodies blending jazz with hints of Americana and reflective storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm guitar melodies for reflection
- wave-like pacing invites contemplation
- short tracks for focused listening
- varied dynamics throughout the album
- reflective storytelling in each piece
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification over depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, 'Music IS' is Bill Frisell's first album in three years following 'When You Wish Upon a Star'. At this point in his career, Frisell had solidified his reputation as a boundary-pushing guitarist and composer, exploring various musical landscapes while maintaining his signature sound. This album reflects his ongoing evolution and deepening introspection as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pretty Stars 3:58
- 2 Winslow Homer 3:28
- 3 Change in the Air 2:21
- 4 What Do You Want? 2:44
- 5 Thankful 5:10
- 6 Ron Carter 4:45
- 7 Think About It 1:00
- 8 In Line 5:00
- 9 Rambler 6:33
- 10 The Pioneers 4:14
- 11 Monica Jane 5:39
- 12 Miss You 3:34
- 13 Go Happy Lucky 2:55
- 14 Kentucky Derby 2:05
- 15 Made to Shine 2:31
- 16 Rambler (alternate version) 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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