Cynthia Weil
American songwriter (1940-2023)
Bill Frisell
American jazz guitarist
William Richard Frisellis an American jazz guitarist. He first came to prominence at ECM Records in the 1980s, as both a session player and a leader.
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William Richard Frisellis an American jazz guitarist. He first came to prominence at ECM Records in the 1980s, as both a session player and a leader. 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. 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.
2 Quotes by Bill Frisell
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In so many ways, it feels the same now when I play as the very first time I picked up the instrument. There’s always this sound out there that’s just a little bit beyond my reach and I’m trying to get there and that just sort of keeps me going.
Bill FrisellAmerican jazz guitarist
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I spend a lot of time copying saxophone players and trumpet players. Not to say that it is not important to listen to guitar players, but there’s so much music out there and so many possibilities. I like anyone who plays any instrument.
Bill FrisellAmerican jazz guitarist