Bill Frisell

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Bill Frisell poses at home with a customized Fender Telecaster
Why Bill Frisell bought Robert Quine’s blue Telecaster after his death

By Gary Graff Published

Frisell recalls his friendship with Quine, the New York City jam session that led to the guitar’s purchase, and the modifications that made it his own.

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Bill Frisell photographed with his Collings I-30LC, at the Blue Note, New York City, November 30, 2022
“The guitar is like this magic wand.” Bill Frisell on imagination, collaboration and the guitar guiding his new album

By Gary Graff Published

The jazz great speaks with us about creative humility, turning 75 and why ‘In My Dreams’ is about collective conversation — not guitar heroics

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American guitarist, composer and arranger Bill Frisell poses for a portrait circa October, 1995 in New York, New York.
Here’s Why Bill Frisell and Elvis Costello’s ‘Deep Dead Blue’ Collaboration Is Essential Listening for Every Guitarist

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Featuring just two instruments – voice and guitar – this incredible live album shows jazz maestro Bill Frisell has no rival when it comes to stylistic fluidity

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Bill Frisell plays guitar as he performs (with Joe Lovano) at 'A Tribute to Paul Motian' concert at Symphony Space, New York, New York, March 22, 2013.
Starring Jazz Guru Bill Frisell, Here's Why Paul Motian’s ‘On Broadway Vol. 1’ Is Essential Listening for Every Guitar Player

By Jim Campilongo Published

Bill Frisell’s innovative lines and chord voicings flow majestically on this masterful jazz recording

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GP Presents Bill Frisell
‘GP’ Presents Bill Frisell May 4-7 in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Jazz great holds residency at Great American Music Hall, special Grace Cathedral show on Friday, May 5

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L-R: Guitarists Bill Frisell, Frank Zappa and Robert Fripp
Sick of Playing the Same Old Lead Lines? Here’s How Guitar Players Like Robert Fripp, Bill Frisell and Frank Zappa Broke the Mold

By Patrick Brennan Published

Learn to play “outside” by superimposing arpeggios over chord changes

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Dolly Parton accepting her Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 32nd Annual Awards in New York City, 2001. That year, she performed “The Last Thing On My Mind” with Doc Watson at MerleFest.
Listen to Country Icon Dolly Parton’s Newly Recorded Rendition of “The Last Thing on My Mind”

By Rod Brakes Published

The 1960s classic appears ahead of epic Doc Watson release, ‘I Am a Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100’ featuring Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, Yasmin Williams, Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash and many more

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Bill Frisell photographed with his Collings I-30 LC with a Bigsby, at the Blue Note, New York City, November 30, 2022
“Every Note Is a Question”: Bill Frisell Reveals the Approach That Helped Him Become Guitar’s Most Sought After Player

By Bill Milkowski Published

‘GP’ asks a few questions of our own in this essential interview with one of the greatest jazz musicians of our time

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Jimi Hendrix performs live in the late 1960s
“It Was Just so Shocking”: Bill Frisell Recalls Seeing Jimi Hendrix Perform in 1968

By Bill Milkowski, Guitar Player Staff Published

“It was just too much to comprehend,” says the jazz guru

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Jakob Bro
“I’m Not Really so Impressed by the Guitar Playing; I’m More Interested in Hearing People Talking to Each Other on Their Instruments”: Rising Star Jakob Bro Talks Finding His Voice and the Mystery of Music

By Bill Milkowski Published

With his guitar, looper and effects, the Danish sonic explorer captures moods in dreamy improvisations

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