Product details
- Label Blue Note
- Artist Bill Frisell
- Format 2LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2024
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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Orchestras by Bill Frisell.
Bill Frisell delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.
Musical Analysis:
Bill Frisell leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.
Album Story:
"Orchestras," Bill Frisell's captivating album on Blue Note, is a sonic journey that transcends the traditional boundaries of jazz, weaving a rich tapestry of sounds that captures the essence of Americana and beyond. Released in a time of exploration and experimentation in the jazz genre, Frisell employs his signature guitar sound, characterized by a blend of ethereal tones and intricate melodies. The album features a diverse array of musical collaborations, bringing together a powerful ensemble of musicians who contribute to the lush, atmospheric textures that define the work. Each track feels like an evocative portrait, reflecting the nuances of human emotion and the beauty of the world around us.
What sets "Orchestras" apart is its ability to blend various musical influences—from folk to blues to classical—creating an experience that constantly evolves with each listen. Frisell's mastery of tone and composition draws listeners into a mesmerizing soundscape, where improvisation meets intricately arranged pieces that resonate with heart and depth. This album is not just
Pressing Details:
Disc One
Recorded September 23 and 24, 2022 at De Bijloke, Ghent, Belgium and Flagey, Brussels, Belgium
Live recording engineer and pre-mixing: High Score Recording
Commission by Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, Flagey and Brussels Philharmonic, in the series "Jazz Meets Symphonic"
Disc Two
Recorded December 30, 2021 - January 1, 2022 at Teatro Mancinelli, Orvieto, Italy
Additional recording at 25th St. Recording, Oakland, California
Mixed at 25th St. Recording, Oakland, California
Mastered at Sterling Sound, Edgewater, NJ
Vinyl mastered at Sterling Sound, Nashville, TN
Track A1: Published by Michael C. Gibbs (PRS/MCPS)
Track A2: Published by Billy Strayhorn Songs Inc. and Reservoir Media Music (ASCAP)
Tracks A3, D1: Published by Retrac Productions Inc. (BMI)
Tracks A4 to B1, B3, C1 to C3, D2, D3: Published by Friz-Tone Music (BMI)
Track B2: Published by On Stage Music (BMI)
Tracks B4, D4: Public Domain
℗ © 2024 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Made in Germany
Track Listing:
A1. Nocturne Vulgaire
A2. Lush Life
A3. Doom
A4. Rag
A5. Throughout
B1. Electricity
B2. Sweet Rain
B3. Richter 858, No. 7
B4. Beautiful Dreamer
C1. Lookout For Hope
C2. Levees
C3. Strange Meeting
D1. Doom
D2. Electricity
D3. Monica Jane
D4. We Shall Overcome
Sound Quality:
Exceptional dynamic range captures every nuance – tight bass, warm midrange, crisp highs. High-quality pressing with excellent tracking and quiet surfaces.
Collector's Notes:
Blue Note's legendary sound engineering delivers exceptional quality. Essential for serious collectors – a piece of musical history with lasting value.
Artist: Bill Frisell
Format: 2LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: Blue Note
Catalog Number: 00602458837407
Release Year: 2024
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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