Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade”.

His latest recording released this November 11 is FOUR, on Blue Note, a quartet album with Gregory Tardy (clarinet; bass clarinet & tenor sax); Gerald Clayton (piano) & Johnathan Blake (drums). "Bill Frisell moves closer to a coolly thematic contemporary jazz... This new quartet is improvisationally looser in its ensemble conversations... and also builds compelling grooves out of gospelly moods.... irresistible.” - John Fordham; Jazzwise

In March 2022, a biography on Frisell, entitled Beautiful Dreamer – The Guitarist Who Changed The Sound of American Music, written by Philip Watson was published by Faber and released in the UK, Europe, South, Central America & Asia. Through unprecedented access, and interviews with his close family, friends and collaborators, Philip Watson tells the story of the innovative and influential guitarist and composer.

Recognized as one of America’s 21 most vital and productive performing artists, Frisell was named an inaugural Doris Duke Artist in 2012. He is also a recipient of grants from United States Artists and Meet the Composer, among others. From 2013 – 2015, Bill was Resident Artistic Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center for their Roots of Americana series, and in 2016, he was a beneficiary of the first FreshGrass Composition commission to preserve and support innovative grassroots music. Upon San Francisco Jazz opening their doors in 2013, he served as one of their Resident Artistic Directors. Bill is also the subject of a documentary film by director Emma Franz, entitled Bill Frisell: A Portrait, which examines his creative process in depth. He has also received an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music. See more at www.billfrisell.com.

A portion of profits from the sale of Bill Frisell's strings go to Real Change: Real Change is an award-winning weekly newspaper that provides immediate employment opportunity and takes action for economic, social, and racial justice. See more at www.realchangenews.org.
 
Photo Courtesy of Monica Jane Frisell
  • Bill Frisell Pendant

    Handcrafted in the USA, this piece of wearable memorabilia features a recycled string donated by the musician listed above.    One inch sealed stainless steel and glass locket also contains a disc engraved...
    $70.00
  • Bill Frisell Cuff

    Handcrafted in the USA, this piece of wearable memorabilia features a recycled string donated by the musician listed above.    The stainless steel cuff bracelet is adorned by discs engraved with the initials of this musician. Choose...
    $200.00
  • Bill Frisell Bracelet

    Handcrafted in the USA, this piece of wearable memorabilia features a recycled string donated by the musician listed above.  Crafted with used guitar strings, this bracelet features a stainless steel clasp for a...
    $225.00
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