Nashville

Description

Nonesuch reissues on vinyl, for the first time, guitarist Bill Frisells classic album Nashville, first released in 1997. The vinyl edition, made in partnership with Run Out Groove as its second Cornerstones title (records that we believe should be a foundational part of everyones music collection), was mastered for vinyl by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound in a two-LP set pressed on 180g vinyl at Record Industry in the Netherlands. The set comes in a gatefold tip-on jacket made at Stoughton Printing with outtake photos from the sessions.

Bill Frisells Nashville evokes a distinct American regional flavour and marked an entirely new chapter in his career. In natural succession to recordings like This Land and Have a Little Faith, Nashville provides a deeper look into Bill Frisells long-standing fascination with Americana. It is a departure from the traditional jazz quartet, both in its instrumentation and repertoire.

Recorded in the country-music capital of the world with some of this countrys finest musicians, Nashville features Adam Steffey (mandolin) and Ron Block (banjo), of Alison Krausss band Union Station; Jerry Douglas (dobro), widely known for his work with artists ranging from Jerry Garcia to Hank Williams, Jr.; and Viktor Krauss (bass), a veteran of Lyle Lovetts band who later released his own Nonesuch album, Far from Enough. Frisell originals and a few covers make up this record, including Neil Youngs One of These Days and Skeeter Daviss 1963 hit The End of the World, both sung by Robin Holcomb.

When asked about creating Nashville, Frisell said: One day Bob Hurwitz at Nonesuch asked me, How would you like to go to Nashville and make an album? Who, me? This had been done before. Im thinking of a couple of my all-time favorite albums. Bob Dylans Blonde on Blonde and Gary Burtons Tennessee Firebird. But, wow. Me? The dictionary defines avant garde as new and unusual or experimental ideas. I know some folks didnt quite see it that way, but for me, this was the most avant garde thing Id ever done. It was a big step into the unknown. I didnt know what I was getting myself into. I was scared, but as soon as I got there I was welcomed with open arms. All kinds of doors were opened. Everyone wanted to play. The music took over. I learned many new things. I made many new friends. My mind was blown. Ill be forever grateful to Bob Hurwitz and Nonesuch for giving me this extraordinary opportunity.