New Jazz Conceptions

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ALBUM INFORMATION

Total Tracks: 12   Total Length: 49:44

eMusic Features

Bill Frisell’s Pan-Americana

By Kevin Whitehead

Bill Frisell, the singular and much admired/emulated jazz guitarist, is a case study in uncategorizability. As he's often said, in one form or another: First I was tagged as the ECM guy, then the downtown guy, then the Americana guy. In reality, those were all always the same guy. As early as the 1982 recordings for his debut on ECM, In Line — solos, overdubbed solos and duets with bassist Arild Andersen — there was this… more »

They Say All Media Guide

Bill Evans’ debut as a leader found the 27-year-old pianist already sounding much different than the usual Bud Powell-influenced keyboardists of the time. Even in 1956 (more than a year before he joined the Miles Davis Sextet), Evans had his own chord voicings and a lyrical yet swinging style. Three selections (including the original version of his classic “Waltz for Debby”) on this CD reissue are taken solo, while the other nine (including his future theme “Five,” “Speak Low” and two versions of “No Cover, No Minimum”) are performed in a trio with bassist Teddy Kotick and drummer Paul Motian. A strong start to a rather significant career. [New Jazz Conceptions was reissued in 2006 and includes a bonus track.] – Scott Yanow

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