Beautiful Dreamers (Cd)

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Beautiful Dreamers (CD)Opis:ReviewAs Bill Frisell approaches 60, it is reassuring that he retains the same exploratory, genre-hopping approach he has adopted throughout his career. Frisell has never been a straightforward jazz guitarist but, after releasing 21 eclectic albums in as many years on Nonesuch, Beautiful Dreamers marks his debut on the renowned Savoy Jazz label. The album features the country-tinged trio that Frisell put together in 2008 with long-time associate Eyvind Kang on viola and drummer Rudy Royston. The time they have spent playing together means they sound easy in each other’s company, and the music reflects their comfort. On much of it, they could be relaxing together on the porch, trading licks and having fun. In particular, the flowing interactions of the guitar and viola echo a range of music from Django Reinhardt with Stéphane Grappelli through to bluegrass. Maybe in deference to Savoy’s jazz heritage, in true jazz fashion the 16 tracks here are peppered with cover versions alongside new Frisell compositions. Of those covers, the most surprising is a faithful version of Benny’s Bugle by Benny Goodman. Frisell does justice to the part originally played by guitar legend Charlie Christian, although his mellow guitar tone is warmer and softer than Christian’s was. On covers of familiar pieces like Stephen Foster’s Beautiful Dreamer, Tea for Two and Goin’ Out of my Head, the trio do not adopt the standard jazz ensemble approach by playing the theme upfront followed by solos. Instead, they are more restrained and economical, teasing out the well-known melodies or allowing them to slowly emerge from the threesome’s playful improvisatory approach. There are also more up-tempo moments here to punctuate the laidback mood, delightful as that is. On the Frisell original Winslow Homer, the trio slowly build an infectious dance rhythm, propelled by Royston. In similar fashion, another Frisell piece, Better Than a Machine, maintains a danceable toe-tapping groove throughout. Taken together, Frisell’s run of Nonesuch albums has been one of the most consistently excellent bodies of work in recent decades. Now, Beautiful Dreamers extends it further. The future looks bright for this trio. --John Eyles Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new windowProduct DescriptionBeautiful Dreamers is a stunning recording consisting of original compositions and striking reinterpretations performed by guitarist and composer Bill Frisell along with Eyvind Kang (viola) and Rudy Royston (drums). Produced by longtime collaborator Lee Townsend Frisells debut album for Savoy captures the musical magic thats inhabited the performances of this ensemble since they first played live together as a trio in 2008. With ten originals and six covers of tunes by the likes of Blind Willie Johnson, Benny Goodman and Stephen Foster, Frisell has created one of his most personal musical statements working with Kang and Royston who engage him in seamless and stimulating musical dialogue. Bill Frisells artistry is legendary and hes made an indelible imprint on American music. His passionate, versatile talent transcends genres while pushing musical boundaries. Hes worked comfortably within the realms of jazz, rock, progressive folk, Americana, blues and classical, playing with his own hand-picked ensembles or collaborating with stellar musical peers such as Paul Motian, Joe Lovano, Brian Eno, Elvis Costello, Ricky Lee Jones, Suzanne Vega and Loudon Wainwright III to name a few.

Review(4 stars) A set of mordant originals and quirky covers...

Frisell orchestrates with a producer's precision. Magical! -- Financial Times, (Mike Hobart), September 18, 2010(4 stars) It's a joyful cover of "Goin' Out of My Head" that's the real highlight...it's great. -- The Independent On Sunday, (Phil Johnson), September 19, 2010(4 stars) Kang's melancholy viola is a perfect complement to Frisell...while Royston's drum work combines simplicity with sensitivityAutor:Bill FrisellNośnik:Audio CDPłyt:Język: English: Published; English: Original Language; EnglishData wydania: 2010-09-20Waga: 0.12 gramWysokość: 0.2 cmSzerokość: 5 cmDługość: 5.5 cmUWAGA: Kupując produkt na tej aukcji zgadzasz się na wydłużony termin realizacji wysyłki (10-14 dni roboczych). Podany towar pochodzi z zagranicznego magazynu, stąd wydłużony czas realizacji który podany jest obok.