The first performance by one of the most important American guitarists at Kino Šiška and his first concert with his ensemble in Ljubljana since performing at the Ljubljana Jazz Festival in Križanke in 1996 (since then, he has also performed in Ljubljana in projects with Vinicius Cantuária and Mary Halvorson).
FOR FANS OF: Jim Hall, Bob Dylan, Aaron Copeland
Frisell’s professional beginnings date back to the 1980s, when he started collaborating with ECM Records and especially with drummer Paul Motian (it was also during this time that he first visited Ljubljana). At the same time, he worked with John Zorn and was a member of the renowned Naked City. He has released numerous albums with various projects and, after several nominations, won a Grammy for the album Unspeakable. This year, he is once again nominated for two Grammys, including in the category for Best Instrumental Jazz Album with his multifaceted work Orchestras, featuring his longtime collaborators Thomas Morgan and Rudy Royston. Their latest album as a trio, released in 2020, is titled Valentine (Blue Note). This trio is musically versatile enough to follow Frisell anywhere in the most spontaneous way.
The ensemble has mastered an extensive repertoire of Frisell’s compositions, as well as popular, folk, and standard songs that Bill enjoys interpreting on the spot. The trio’s approach is interactive, conversational, and always ready to dive into a groove, delivering fresh and surprising performances at every stop along the way. There’s no doubt – we’re in for a musical treat.
Line-up:
Bill Frisell, electric guitar
Thomas Morgan, double bass
Rudy Royston, drums
Organization: Kino Šiška in collaboration with Domingo Productions
