Bill Frisell

February 24 | 9:30 pm | Crystal Ballroom | BUY TICKETS
February 25 | 7:00 pm | Newmark Theater | BUY TICKETS

The acclaimed and creative career of Seattle based guitarist Bill Frisell has been nurtured over the years by his unique incorporations of musical influences and his persistent album releases.  As an electric guitar player, Frisell frequently treads the line between jazz and rock, falling someplace between Robert Fripp and Pat Metheny.  However, finding a distinct umbrella category for Frisell doesn’t do the creativity and originality of his music any justice.  Still in the prime of his accomplished career of over 30 years, Frisell brings two nights of progressive creativity in a two-night program titled “For Portland Only.”  Frisell will perform in four divergent settings, the first evening, paying tribute to the works of pedal steel guitarist, Wesley Webb “Speedy” West and guitarist, fiddle player and producer, Jimmy Bryant as well as pop icon John Lennon.  His second evening will turn to the ethereal, boasting his classically sublime 858 Quartet and a captivating solo opening set.

“It’s hard to find a more fruitful meditation on American music than in the compositions of guitarist Bill Frisell.” – The New York Times

Bill Frisell – Plays the Music of John Lennon, Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant
at the Crystal Ballroom:

 

Appearances:

Bill Frisell – “For Portland Only” the Music of John Lennon, Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant

February 24 | 9:30 pm | Location: Crystal Ballroom | $25-$45

Bill Frisell Solo and the 858 Quartet

February 25 | 7:00 pm | Location: Newmark Theater | $28-$58