Before We Were Born (1988)

About this title: Bill Frisell has been one of the most unique jazz-based guitarists of the 1980s and '90s, a very eclectic player who can switch styles and sounds on a moment's notice, yet is always quite distinctive. On this atmospheric and picturesque set, Frisell uses his regular quartet of the time (cellist Hank Roberts, bassist Kermit Driscoll and drummer Joey Baron) on some selections, but also interacts with fellow guitarist Arto Lindsay, keyboardist Peter Scherer and, on "Some Song and Dance," baritonist Doug Wieselman and both Julius Hemphill and Billy Drewes on altos. A special highlight is the ... read more

Tracks:

1. Before We Were Born/Some Song and Dance [Frisell]
2. Freddy's Step
3. Love Motel
4. Pipsqueak [Frisell]
5. Goodbye [Frisell]
6. Hard Plains Drifter [Frisell]
7. The Lone Ranger [Frisell]
8. Steady Girl [Frisell]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.