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Bill Frisell | |
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.jpg) Frisell in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Richard Frisell |
| Born | March 18, 1951 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, folk jazz, Americana, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Discography | Discography |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | ECM, Elektra, Nonesuch |
| Website | billfrisell |
William Richard Frisell (born March 18, 1951) is an American jazz guitarist.[1] He first came to prominence at ECM Records in the 1980s, as both a session player and a leader.[2] He went on to work in a variety of contexts, notably as a participant in the Downtown Scene in New York City, where he formed a long working relationship with composer and saxophonist John Zorn.[3] He was also a longtime member of veteran drummer Paul Motian's groups from the early 1980s until Motian's death in 2011. Since the late 1990s, Frisell's output as a bandleader has also integrated prominent elements of folk, country, rock ‘n’ roll and Americana. He has six Grammy nominations and one win.[4]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 494. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ Jazz, All About (April 26, 2011). "Bill Frisell: The ECM Years article @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Renowned jazz guitarist Bill Frisell plays residency at Great American Music Hall - CBS San Francisco". Cbsnews.com. May 1, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Grammy Awards for Artist William Frisell". Grammy.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.