Songs We Know
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Nonesuch Records takes a page out of the Verve playbook, feasting two of its most respected players (perhaps "popular" isn't the right word) in guitarist Frisell and pianist Hersch, on a series of chestnuts. Frisell has, after all, made his name by casting a post-ironic net over the past (again, think of Verve elevating the similar-looking Charlie Haden to represent NPR's All Things Americana). But on last year's Thelonious, Hersch, a straight-ahead player who has nonetheless taken on inventive settings in the past, boasted an intelligently post-modern touch as well. Here, Frisell's trademark stereo effects are reined in a bit (an exception will be the opening take on Rodgers and Hammerstein's "It Might As Well Be Spring"), while the duo setting emphasizes the right hands of both players. The often fugue-like interplay can evoke Lennie Tristano's work with Billy Bauer, although I would not put this CD quite on that level. The takes are relatively faithful, if not reverent, and I detect Frisell's arch, unsmirking touch in choices such as "Someday My Prince Will Come" and Jobim's "Wave." Like I said, these are chestnuts. But only lightly roasted. --D. Strauss
Review
Frisell and Hersch don't accompany each other in a traditional sense so much as meld together into one inspired voice. -- Jazz Times
The delicate interplay ... between pianist Hersch and guitarist Frisell ... brings freshness and understated luster to it all. -- Entertainement Weekly
ASIN: B00000AEE6
VSKU: DBV.B00000AEE6.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Frisell, Bill|Hersch, Fred
Binding: Audio cd
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Condition Notes: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!
ASIN: B00000AEE6
VSKU: DBV.B00000AEE6.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Frisell, Bill|Hersch, Fred
Binding: Audio cd
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!
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