Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music
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The definitive biography of guitar icon and Grammy Award-winning artist, Bill Frisell. Over a period of forty-five years, Bill Frisell has established himself as one of the most innovative and influential musicians at work today. Growing up playing clarinet in orchestras and marching bands, Frisell has progressed through a remarkable range of musical personas-from devotee of jazz master Jim Hall to 'house guitarist' of estimable German label ECM, from edgy New York downtown experimentalist to plaintive country and bluegrass picker. He has been a pioneering bandleader and collaborator, a prolific composer and arranger, and a celebrated Grammy Award winner. A quietly revolutionary guitar hero who has synthesized many disparate musical elements into one compellingly singular sound, Frisell connects to a diverse range of artists and admirers, including Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Gus Van Sant, Marianne Faithfull, and Justin Vernon, many of whom feature in this book. Through unprecedented access to the guitarist and interviews with his close family, friends, and associates, Philip Watson tells Frisell's story for the first time.
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Watson, P., Amidon, S., & Amidon, S. (2023). Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music. Unabridged. Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Watson, Philip, Samuel, Amidon and Sam, Amidon. 2023. Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music. Tantor Media, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Watson, Philip, Samuel, Amidon and Sam, Amidon, Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music. Tantor Media, Inc, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Watson, Philip,, et al. Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music. Unabridged. Tantor Media, Inc, 2023.
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