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Bill Frisell, the "Clark Kent" of the guitar | April 8, 2022

Frisell, of course, playing a Fender Telecaster. We talk about that on the show...,

Of course, Clark Kent was also Superman! And Frisell IS Superman, in my opinion. And I think you will agree.

Here is the Promo for the show:

31 - PROMO Show #31 - Bill Frisell.mp3

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I have many of his albums and have seen him perform twice. You can see and hear him live at the Egyptian Theatre on April 14, 15 and 16th if seats are still available. You will not be disappointed!

I was honored to interview him for this show; he is humble about his prolific and talented career. And he is a true artist. He is a thinker, and also approachable and personable. Here's a quick clip from the beginning of our conversation:

Coming To Park City.mp3

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Here are a few links to more info about Bill Frisell:
Trailer of the Documentary Film about him:

Info about the book about his life

Here is the playlist from tonight's show:

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Rich Tones Curated Jazz

Rich Rector

Rich Rector is the host of Rich Tones Curated Jazz. A one hour journey into the wonderful world of jazz music.

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Rich has been around music all his life. His dad had a swing band in the 1940’s and played saxophones and clarinets. Rich played one of those clarinets in grade school band, and also took up the guitar in high school. But never was a jazz player. Instead, he listened! RichTones Curated Jazz on KPCW gives our listeners a new perspective on jazz.

While attending Stanford University Rich's roommate, Ian McIlraith, was a jazz saxophone player who was familiar with many jazz players and songs. Ian really educated him about jazz; he taught him how to listen closely for different artists’ playing styles and he introduced him to the classic jazz standards.

He honed his listening skills by attending many concerts and jazz festivals. Some of the people and places Rich remembers are Mike Stern at The Regatta Bar at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA; Milt Jackson at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach, CA; Bill Frisell at The Blue Note in NYC; local combos at The Green Mill in Chicago; and The Blue Room in Kansas City’s Jazz District, just to name a few. In addition, Rich was able to see performances by Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and many more.

If you’re new to jazz, Rich Tones will introduce you to new players and sounds; if you’re already a jazz buff, Rich Tones will give you a new personal perspective on the genre.