Unspeakable
Bill Frisell · 2004
72 min · 14 tracks · post-bop · progressive jazz
A delicate interplay of jazz textures and evocative melodies, teetering between improvisation and structure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- delicate interplay of textures
- dynamic journey with contrasts
- evocative melodies for reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward, fast tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'Unspeakable' marked a period of artistic exploration for Bill Frisell, following his acclaimed album 'The Intercontinentals'. At this point, Frisell was gaining recognition for blending traditional jazz with eclectic influences such as folk and rock, showcasing his ability to innovate within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pat Metheny· John Abercrombie· Julian Lage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1968 4:37
- 2 White Fang 5:41
- 3 Sundust 2:38
- 4 Del Close 5:05
- 5 Gregory C. 5:41
- 6 Stringbean 5:58
- 7 Hymn for Ginsberg 2:26
- 8 Alias 7:56
- 9 Who Was That Girl? 4:53
- 10 D. Sharpe 4:13
- 11 Fields of Alfalfa 3:41
- 12 Tony 3:37
- 13 Old Sugar Bear 7:12
- 14 Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye 8:59
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