Jazz on 3 - Bill Frisell at the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Jez Nelson presents a gig by arguably one of jazz guitar's greatest living exponents, Bill Frisell. It was hailed as a highlight of the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival, and the show features three previously un-broadcast tracks recorded with his quintet. Famed for his unique sound world that blends blues and country influences with jazz harmonies and electronics, Frisell is joined in this line-up by reedsman Chris Cheek and cornet player Ron Miles, with Larry Grenadier on bass and Rudy Royston on drums. Frisell's first major break came in 1982 when he filled in for Pat Metheny on Paul Motian's ECM recording Psalm. He moved to New York in the 80s where he worked with many creative musicians including John Zorn and Joe Lovano, honing in his celebrated individual sound. In 2005 he was awarded the 'Best Contemporary Jazz Album' Grammy for his disc Unspeakable, and has released Disfarmer on Nonesuch Records. Playlist: Excerpt from CD track Peter Miller's Discovery by Bill Frisell (details below) Bemsha Swing by Elliott Sharp recorded in an exclusive session for Jazz on 3 on October 19, 2008 Line up: Elliott Sharp (acoustic guitar) Recommended further listening for Elliott Sharp: Artist: Terraplane Album title: Forgery Label: Intuition Released: August 2008 Bill Frisell speaks to Jez at the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz Festival Bill Frisell Quintet recorded at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on May 4, 2008 Line up: Bill Frisell (guitar) Chris Cheek (tenor sax, clarinet) Ron Miles (trumpet) Larry Grenadier (bass) Rudy Royston (drums) Set-list: Monroe (Frisell) Probability Cloud (Frisell) Subconscious Lee (Lee Konitz) Sweet Rain (Mike Gibbs) Keep Your Eyes Open (Frisell) A Change Is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke) Bill Frisell in conversation with Jez about his new commission for the 2009 London Jazz Festival and his new album Disfarmer CD tracks: Artist: Bill Frisell Track title: Peter Miller's Discovery Composer: Bill Frisell Album title: Disfarmer Label: Nonesuch Artist: Bill Frisell Track title: That's Alright Mama Composer: Arthur Crudup Album title: Disfarmer Label: Nonesuch For London Jazz Festival listings (13 - 22 November 2009) visit http://www.londonjazzfestival.org.uk Interview with Rashied Ali about his work with John Coltrane. Played in tribute to Rashied Ali who died on 12 August 2009. CD Track: Artist: John Coltrane and Rashied Ali Track title: Venus Composer: John Coltrane/Rashied Ali Album title: Interstella Space Label: Impulse!