“On Valentine, they consistently and strikingly play as one, voices intertwined, completing phrases as if sharing a single thought… Even though the selections on Valentine hail from a range of styles the performances represent jazz playing at its most sublime.”
—DownBeat (5-star “Masterpiece” rating)
“a Frisellian mix of down-home and moody, abstract and endearingly direct… the album draws to a spirited close with touching renditions of ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’ and ‘We Shall Overcome’.”
—JazzTimes
“Guitar great Bill Frisell explores the creative freedom of the trio format on his new album, Valentine, alongside his longtime trio compadres bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston... this trio performs a wide-ranging program of Frisell compositions old and new as well as classics and standards, showcasing the profound musical relationship they have formed in their years of touring together.”
—JAZZIZ
Bill Frisell’s trio featuring bassist Thomas Morgan and Rudy Royston on drums is musically nimble enough to go anywhere with Frisell in the most spontaneous manner. They have a command of the sizable ouevre of Frisell compositions, as well as the popular, folk and standard songs that Bill enjoys interpreting on an ongoing basis. The trio’s method is interactive, conversational and ready to groove at any moment, yielding fresh and surprising performances at every stop along the way.
BILL FRISELL TRIO feat. Thomas Morgan and Rudy Royston
Line Up
Bill Frisell, electric guitar
Thomas Morgan, acoustic bass
Rudy Royston, drums
Thomas Morgan, acoustic bass
Rudy Royston, drums
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Tourdates
25.04.2021 tourstart
03.05.2021 STAVANGER/Norway
04.05.2021 TROMSO/Norway
05.05.2021 BODO/Norway
08.05.2021 COUTANCES/France
10.05.2021 PRAGUE/Czech Republic
11.05.2021 SAN LAZZARO/Italy
12.05.2021 MILANO/Italy
13.05.2021 MANTOVA/Italy - ;Teatro Bibiena
14.05.2021 VICENZA/Italy
16.05.2021 End of tour