This Land
Bill Frisell · 1994
65 min · 14 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz
A kaleidoscopic blend of jazz, folk, and Americana that evokes the vastness of the American landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- exploratory soundscapes for wandering minds
- evocative themes of vast landscapes
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward, upbeat songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'This Land' marked Bill Frisell's emergence as a prominent voice in the post-bop scene, following his breakthrough album 'Have a Little Faith' from 1992. This album showcases his unique ability to merge diverse genres and reflects his growing reputation as an innovative guitarist and composer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Is It Sweet? 5:08
- 2 Strange Meeting 6:21
- 3 Jimmy Carter, Part 1 2:05
- 4 Jimmy Carter, Part 2 5:22
- 5 This Land 3:12
- 6 Dog Eat Dog 4:20
- 7 Amarillo Barbados 4:14
- 8 Monica Jane 5:01
- 9 Resistor 6:58
- 10 Julius Hemphill 9:51
- 11 Unscientific Americans 0:47
- 12 Cartoon 6:26
- 13 Rag 4:21
- 14 Tag 1:44
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