Fred Hersch; Bill Frisell - Songs We Know (rel.1998)

Front Cover	Album Info
	Artist/Composer Fred Hersch; Bill Frisell Title Songs We Know Length 57:50 Discs: 1 Tracks: 11 Format HQ 192+ kbps Packaging Jewel Case Label Nonesuch Cat. Number 79468 Style General Jazz Rating Comment zupełnie nie odkrywcze (zwłaszcza Frisell), relaksujące aż do uśpienia

Musicians	Credits
Fred Hersch piano Bill Frisell guitar	Producer Lee Townsend Engineer Christian Jones

Track list

01 It might as well be spring 03:12 02 There is no greater love 04:49 03 Someday my prince will come 06:10 04 Softly as in a morning sunrise 03:52 05 Blue monk 05:34 06 My one and only love 05:59 07 My little suede shoes 05:35 08 Yesterdays 06:26 09 I got rhythm 05:12 10 Wave 06:38 11 What is this thing called love 04:23

Notes

AMG Review (2 1/2): At first glance, the combination of pianist Fred Hersch and guitarist Bill Frisell as a duo might not seem all that logical, particularly if one relies on stereotypes that only fit part of their music; i.e., Hersch is an introspective player in the Bill Evans vein, while Frisell is a sound-oriented guitarist influenced by rock. In reality, both Hersch and Frisell are well-rounded, versatile players who share an adventurous spirit and a strong musical curiosity. The nature of their collaboration is a bit of a surprise; rather than playing originals specifically written for the occasion, Hersch and Frisell simply decided to perform songs that they have enjoyed for many years but have rarely had a chance to record. Few sparks fly; most of the quiet duets are quite relaxed, and although perfectly suitable as high-quality background music, this encounter is a slight disappointment. Considering the two giants involved, one would expect something fresh and original to emerge when they explore such songs as "There Is No Greater Love," "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise," "I Got Rhythm" and "What Is This Thing Called Love." A bit forgettable. — Scott Yanow REVIEWS November 1, 1998 Bill Frisell and Fred Hersch - Songs We Know (Nonesuch) Rating: 9 (out of 10) Jazz makes for some intriguing bedfellows. Sometimes the musical chemistry works its magic in wondrous ways -- think Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald -- and sometimes it just misses the mark. Songs We Know, the disarmingly modest title of this musical dialog between guitarist Bill Frisell and pianist Fred Hersch, has considerably more magic than misses. Mostly unrehearsed, first-take sessions on a wide range of well-known tunes, Songs We Know pairs two of the most distinctive instrumentalists in jazz with a familiar repertoire. What emerges is an intimate, soft-spoken musical conversation where we, as the listeners, eavesdrop on their musical virtuosity and their shared love of standards. "Simple and honest" is how Frisell describes their approach to these beloved songs in the album.