Bill Frisell Tickets

I have loved Frisell for a long time and didn’t want to miss him coming thru the city. It was phenomenal. My adult son afterward twice exclaimed, “Wow!” Songs blended end to beginning and they didn’t stop playing for 90 minutes.

The songs in the trio’s set flowed organically from one into another. Enthralling. Mr. Frisell chooses his notes deliberately and eclectically. Sound in the newly reopened venue (New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market) was excellent.

This is my third or fourth time hearing Bill. Every show is unique, brilliant, spiritual. So grateful he stopped in New Orleans! Acoustics in the beautiful room were top notch, The exception was when the bar made a racket for five minutes during a quiet musical passage. Please close the venue entrance doors!

I've been listening to Bill Frisell since the 1980's and consider myself a fan, so it is painful to leave a less than rave review. A year or so ago I saw Bill at the same venue (Jimmy's on Congress) and it was a fantastic show. I had similar hopes for his new quartet. My hopes were unfounded. Bill and company noodled around for most of the show. While there were familiar themes buried in the loops, very little of it came through as a structured composition. Maybe the show was for those with advanced degrees in music theory. They played two recognizable songs and only one of them had a guitar solo where Bill let loose. A bit. This was disappointing, as I have heard Bill tear it up, and was hoping for the same. Everyone on the stage were obviously competent musicians. To my ears, the show just didn't gel. This was the third time I have gone to see Bill Frisell. The first time was in Boston and it was clear that it was a pick up band. The second iteration was a very tight trio. The show at Jimmy's felt more like a practice session than a concert. I'm not so sure I will take a chance on Bill again. This makes me sad. Jimmy's is a great venue. No complaints there.

I was looking forward to hearing Bill Frisell, but the quartet blew past my expectations. Terrific, intuitive interactions and solo stints that left me wanting to hear more from all. Frisell is a genius.

The interplay and spontaneous creativity between each player enabled a seamless and flowing music that ranged from poignant to swingingly quirky. Bill's tone, touch and mercurial comping was stellar. The reeds and drums at times coalesced with the guitar to create an almost chamber music like experience.

Interesting trio Drummer very good Pretty far out there

wonderful avant-garde performance, one series of songs blended together for non-stop music for an hour, all the musicians were stellar, the food was delectable and the staff friendly and accommodating.

This was another stellar performance by this amazing Bill Frisell Trio including an excellent bassist and drummer. Bravo!!! Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club is the perfect venue.

My date and I left after the third number. We were not expecting a quartet, but were fine with that change (the ticket, when sold, just said "Bill Frisell." What we were not ok with was the music they performed. It was not the sort of music that lead us to get tickets. It was more of an avant-garde jazz performance. Not our thing. From the number of people who left before us during the first 3 pieces, it seems like others were also disappointed.