A renowned jazz guitarist who tackles well-known soundtrack themes. That can produce something beautiful, especially if the guitarist is Bill Frisell. The American is renowned worldwide for his ingenuity and versatility. As a session guitarist he can be heard on countless albums by various artists such as and . Frisell is a great fan of film and television music. His love for the work of classic
… film composers such as Elmer Bernstein and Ennio Morricone is great. Maybe a little too big, because on When You Wish Upon A Star Frisell plays very straightforward. Almost immediately it becomes clear that he will not experiment much with six strings. Once that disappointment has subsided, it is striking how beautiful the music that Frisell has chosen is. The selection is beautifully performed by his band, which here and there still gives a unique twist to the well-known material. There is a star role for guest singer Petra Haden, who has already made album herself . (JE)more
