Bill Frisell: Up and Down the Mississippi
Cutting Edge
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1h 41m
Guitarist Bill Frisell embarks on a profoundly historic musical sojourn realized through his unique embodiment of the the American landscape.
Originally performed on May 29th, 2015.
Personnel
Bill Frisell – guitar
Greg Osby – alto saxophone
Craig Taborn – keyboards
Rudy Royston – drums
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