Highly Recommended
5
By Egg Radio
A couple of years ago during a pledge drive the local public television station broadcast the Cream reunion concert at Royal Albert Hall. So I called in and pledged and got the DVD. As I watched Ginger Baker pound the drums, it made me wonder what he has been doing all these years. Turns out he has always been interested in jazz and some years ago recorded a jazz CD with bassist Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell. (guitar, bass, drums—go figure.)
Anyway, I had never heard of Bill Frisell, but that CD introduced me to a whole new style of guitar that transcends genres. Frisell can rock out and yet play moving jazz and inspired blues and country. In other words—Americana at its best.
On East/West, I like the West set better. (Band mates Viktor Krauss, bass and Kenny Wolleson, drums) Blues for LA is a spectacular live version. Pipe Down—rock on. And his cover of Dylan’s A Hard Rain Is Going to Fall is sublime.
wow.....
5
By jronter
This recording is one of the best live recordings I have ever come across. Bill Frisell is one of the most, if not the most, talented guitarists alive today and he showcases his mastery and creativity very well on this record. The songs range from beautiful to downright eerie with his ridiculous loop jams and outros. One for the ages......
Worth it!
5
By Fantastree
This is one of my all-time favorite albums of any genre, certainly of jazz. Bill Frisell is a real master of his art, and readily shows it in this (these) album(s). The compositions that make up these two discs are flawless, he expertly controls his instruments and the looping effects that go along with them. The other members of the trio make the perfect additions to his style, weaving the three of them together into a distinct band. The result is this: an absolutely unforgettable two CDs.
