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.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | It Might as Well Be SpringOscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 03:05 | 7 MB | 0 MB |
| 2 | There Is No Greater LoveIsham Jones, Marty Symes | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 04:44 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 3 | Someday My Prince Will ComeFrank Churchill, Larry Morey | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 06:03 | 13 MB | 0 MB |
| 4 | Blue MonkThelonious Monk | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 05:27 | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| 5 | My One and Only LoveRobert Mellin, Guy Wood | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 05:53 | 13 MB | 0 MB |
| 6 | My Little Suede ShoesCharlie Parker | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 05:29 | 12 MB | 0 MB |
| 7 | YesterdaysOtto Harbach, Jerome Kern | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 06:19 | 14 MB | 0 MB |
| 8 | I Got RhythmGeorge Gershwin, Ira Gershwin | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 05:07 | 11 MB | 0 MB |
| 9 | WaveAntônio Carlos Jobim | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 06:31 | 14 MB | 0 MB |
| 10 | Softly as in a Morning Rise | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 03:44 | 8 MB | 0 MB |
| 11 | What Is This Thing Called Love | Bill Frisell, Fred Hersch | Play | 04:22 | 10 MB | 0 MB |
| 56 mins | 130 MB | |||||
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| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christine Alicino | Photography |
| 2 | Bob Blumenthal | Liner Notes |
| 3 | Frank Churchill | Composer |
| 4 | Bill Frisell | Guitar, Performer, Primary Artist |
| 5 | George Gershwin | Composer |
| 6 | Ira Gershwin | Composer |
| 7 | Oscar Hammerstein II | Composer |
| 8 | Otto Harbach | Composer |
| 9 | Fred Hersch | Piano, Primary Artist |
| 10 | Robert Hurwitz | Executive Producer |
| 11 | Antônio Carlos Jobim | Composer |
| 12 | Christian Jones | Engineer, Mixing |
| 13 | Isham Jones | Composer |
| 14 | Jerome Kern | Composer |
| 15 | Robert Mellin | Composer |
| 16 | Thelonious Monk | Composer |
| 17 | Larry Morey | Composer |
| 18 | Charlie Parker | Composer |
| 19 | Cole Porter | Composer |
| 20 | Richard Rodgers | Composer |
| 21 | Sigmund Romberg | Composer |
| 22 | Mark Slagle | Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant |
| 23 | Marty Symes | Composer |
| 24 | Lee Townsend | Producer |
| 25 | Guy Wood | Composer |
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |