Bill Frisell, A Portrait

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Showings

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema Sat, Jun 24, 2017 12:30 PM
Film Info
Runtime:114 min
Country Listing:Australia
Copyright:2017
Rating:Not yet rated (STC)
Cast/Crew Info
Director(s):Emma Franz

Description

One of the most influential musicians of the last 30 years, guitarist and composer Bill Frisell has 46 albums under his belt—as well as countless collaborations with artists including Paul Simon, Lucinda Williams, Mike Gibbs, Paul Motian, Jim Hall, Hal Willner, Joey Baron and Jason Moran (all featured in this doc). Having contributed his creative touch to jazz, country, folk, rock, pop, blues and more, Frisell has built a worldwide reputation as a versatile genius, with a handful of awards to prove it. This documentary features stunning live performances and revealing interviews with Frisell and fellow musicians.

Bill Frisell will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.

Additional Information

Official Selection, SXSW 2017

"Bill Frisell plays the guitar like Miles Davis played the trumpet." – The New Yorker

"A genuine guitar hero." – Rolling Stone