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Bill Frisell

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Bill Frisell on studying with Dale Bruning: "I don't know if I'd really be playing now if it wasn't for him"

    In this week's feature on Dale Bruning, the Longmont-based jazz guitarist talks about his five years of teaching Bill Frisell, who has since gone on to be one of the world's finest guitarists, both in the jazz realm and beyond. We caught up with Frisell, who is performing with Bruning and bassist Mi ... More >>

  • Music

    March 22, 2012

    Jazz guitarist Dale Bruning looks back on his love of music and teaching

    In this week's feature on Dale Bruning, the Longmont-based jazz guitarist talks about his five years of teaching Bill Frisell, who has since gone on to be one of the world's finest guitarists, both in the jazz realm and beyond. We caught up with Frisell, who is performing with Bruning and bassist Mi ... More >>

  • Music

    January 12, 2012

    Greg Garrison's Improvised Roots Series mixes Denver's best improvisers with national greats

    In this week's feature on Dale Bruning, the Longmont-based jazz guitarist talks about his five years of teaching Bill Frisell, who has since gone on to be one of the world's finest guitarists, both in the jazz realm and beyond. We caught up with Frisell, who is performing with Bruning and bassist Mi ... More >>

  • Music

    December 29, 2011

    The best national music releases of 2011

    In this week's feature on Dale Bruning, the Longmont-based jazz guitarist talks about his five years of teaching Bill Frisell, who has since gone on to be one of the world's finest guitarists, both in the jazz realm and beyond. We caught up with Frisell, who is performing with Bruning and bassist Mi ... More >>

  • Music

    October 20, 2011

    Jazz great Jim Hall's guitar is still talking in Conversations

    In this week's feature on Dale Bruning, the Longmont-based jazz guitarist talks about his five years of teaching Bill Frisell, who has since gone on to be one of the world's finest guitarists, both in the jazz realm and beyond. We caught up with Frisell, who is performing with Bruning and bassist Mi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Brian Blade on the history of the Fellowship Band and working with Daniel Lanois

    ​Having established himself as an in-demand drummer in both jazz and rock circles by working with everyone from Wayne Shorter and Bill Frisell to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, Brian Blade is also a strong leader in his own right -- namely, with his Fellowship Band, which will be at Dazzle tonig ... More >>

  • Music

    September 8, 2011

    Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band

    Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10, Dazzle, 303-839-5100.

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Mile Highlights: Shows announced/on sale this week, local radio playlists and top local sellers

    ​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week. On the concert front: Peter Gabriel and Widespread Panic are coming to Red Rocks in June, while Sade is due at the Pepsi Center in August. Meanwhile on local radio, My Body Sings Electric, Pacific Pride, the Sunshine House and String Chees ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2011

    Eliot Fisk on collaborating with Bill Frisell and improvisation

    ​Although classical guitarist Eliot Fisk and jazz guitarist Bill Frisell have known each other since they first met in Germany nearly 25 years ago, they've never performed together -- until now. Both are due for solo set tonight, January 20 at DU's Newman Center, where they'll join forces for ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 20, 2011

    Making Beautiful Music...Together

    ​Although classical guitarist Eliot Fisk and jazz guitarist Bill Frisell have known each other since they first met in Germany nearly 25 years ago, they've never performed together -- until now. Both are due for solo set tonight, January 20 at DU's Newman Center, where they'll join forces for ... More >>

  • Music

    December 30, 2010

    Our 55 favorite musical releases of 2010

    ​Although classical guitarist Eliot Fisk and jazz guitarist Bill Frisell have known each other since they first met in Germany nearly 25 years ago, they've never performed together -- until now. Both are due for solo set tonight, January 20 at DU's Newman Center, where they'll join forces for ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Oriental Theater up for sale

    ​Just a year after taking over the Oriental Theater, the owners of 3 Kings Tavern have thrown in the towel and put the historic, 700-person venue at 4335 West 44th Avenue up for sale. Jim Norris, one of those owners -- and now also part-owner of the new opened Rockaway Tavern -- says they trie ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    Beside Rick Ross and Big Boi, we're all listening to completely different stuff this week

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Big Boi, the Roots, Rick Ross, FOE & Whygee dominate our playlists this week

    Jason StoffBig Boi, shown here at this past weekend's Pitchfork Festival, dominated our playlists.​ As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, ... More >>

  • Music

    June 24, 2010

    Grant Gordy

    Grant Gordy
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Otis Taylor and Trace Bundy top our weekly playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2010

    Tom Petty, KS107.5 Summer Jam, Chautauqua Auditorium shows announced

    This year's Red Rocks line-up has been filling in rather nicely, and there's been a few more additions this week, including a second Sting date that's been added, Blues Traveler's annual Fourth of July show, the Barenaked Ladies, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Reggae on the Rocks, Celtic Woman and To ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2010

    A Dazzling Display

    This year's Red Rocks line-up has been filling in rather nicely, and there's been a few more additions this week, including a second Sting date that's been added, Blues Traveler's annual Fourth of July show, the Barenaked Ladies, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Reggae on the Rocks, Celtic Woman and To ... More >>

  • Music

    August 6, 2009

    Lelah Simon

    Third Week of April
    Self-released

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2009

    Today's featured event: Swallow Hill hosts a hoedown at Four Mile Historic Park

    Swallow Hill's Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park is surely one of those hidden gems of summer: It's laid-back and easy, cheap for families and full of great music and musicians, most of them also hidden gems and many of them locals. Opportunity knocks, people: Danny Barnes, a fo ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    Adam Stern

    Twang Shui
    Self-released

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    McCoy Tyner Trio

    Tuesday, April 28, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

  • Calendar

    April 23, 2009

    McCoy Tyner

    Tuesday, April 28, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

  • Calendar

    April 16, 2009

    All That Jazz

    Celebrating three decades of creative collaboration.

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top five spins for the week of April 13, 2009

    As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Dialed In: This week's local-music radio playlists

    Here's this week's playlists from the area's local-centric speciality shows. This week, we've added the Colorado Wave in addition to the others we're already tracking: Radio 1190's long running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only and the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is rebroadcast al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2008

    Q&A With Nels Cline

    Here's this week's playlists from the area's local-centric speciality shows. This week, we've added the Colorado Wave in addition to the others we're already tracking: Radio 1190's long running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only and the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is rebroadcast al ... More >>

  • Music

    January 24, 2008

    Mini-Reviews

    Here's this week's playlists from the area's local-centric speciality shows. This week, we've added the Colorado Wave in addition to the others we're already tracking: Radio 1190's long running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only and the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is rebroadcast al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2007

    Last Night: Ron Miles and Bill Frisell

    Here's this week's playlists from the area's local-centric speciality shows. This week, we've added the Colorado Wave in addition to the others we're already tracking: Radio 1190's long running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only and the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is rebroadcast al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2007

    This Weekend: Jerry Hahn, Paul Romaine, Jeff Jenkins and Peter Huffaker @ Dazzle

    Here's this week's playlists from the area's local-centric speciality shows. This week, we've added the Colorado Wave in addition to the others we're already tracking: Radio 1190's long running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only and the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is rebroadcast al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2007

    Review: Westword Music Showcase @ Dazzle - 6/16/07

    Here's this week's playlists from the area's local-centric speciality shows. This week, we've added the Colorado Wave in addition to the others we're already tracking: Radio 1190's long running Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only and the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is rebroadcast al ... More >>

  • Music

    April 19, 2007

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    October 5, 2006

    Jack of All Trades

    Jack DeJohnette promotes drumming diversity.

  • Music

    June 8, 2006

    Bill Frisell

    Monday, June 12, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

  • Music

    September 15, 2005

    Critic's Choice

    Dale Bruning Quartet

  • Music

    November 25, 2004

    Tin Hat Trio

    Tuesday, November 30, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 303-443-2122.

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Tuesday, November 30, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 303-443-2122.

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2003

    World Party

    Bill Frisell shakes up the world’s sounds and gets a jazzy blend.

  • Music

    January 30, 2003

    Hit Pick

    Fred Hess

  • Music

    January 2, 2003

    Critic's Choice

    Ron Miles

  • Music

    May 16, 2002

    Round the Corner

    Colorado's jazz artists stand up against their big-city counterparts.

  • Music

    December 27, 2001

    Discmania

    Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

  • Music

    July 8, 1999

    The World Accordion to Guy

    Guy Klucevsek takes the accordion beyond and back.

  • Calendar

    April 30, 1998

    The Quiet Man

    Guy Klucevsek takes the accordion beyond and back.

  • Calendar

    October 2, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    Guy Klucevsek takes the accordion beyond and back.

  • Calendar

    September 12, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    Guy Klucevsek takes the accordion beyond and back.

  • Music

    January 10, 1996

    RIGHT HAHN

    Guy Klucevsek takes the accordion beyond and back.

  • News

    June 28, 1995

    ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

    Guy Klucevsek takes the accordion beyond and back.

  • Music

    October 5, 1994

    YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN

    DENVER NATIVE BILL FRISELL RETURNS FOR AN EXCURSION INTO COLORADO JAZZ.

  • Calendar

    October 5, 1994

    THRILLS

    DENVER NATIVE BILL FRISELL RETURNS FOR AN EXCURSION INTO COLORADO JAZZ.

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