Bill Frisell - Orchestras - 2LP (LP)

Bill Frisell’s expansive double album Orchestras documents two inspired concert-hall engagements arranged by Michael Gibbs for the guitarist’s trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston: one featuring the nearly 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Alexander Hanson; and one with the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra, under the musical direction of Manuele Morbidini.
Sweeping orchestration evoking landmark film scores and Gil Evans alike move nimbly within and around the trio’s telepathic rapport, and Frisell’s shimmering trademark tone melds gorgeously with symphonic strings and brass.

LP1 With The Brussels Philharmonic
Side A 1. Nocturne Vulgaire / 2. Lush Life / 3. Doom / 4. Rag / 5. Throughout
Side B 1. Electricity / 2. Sweet Rain / 3. Richter 858, No.7 / 4. Beautiful Dreamer
LP2 With Umbria Jazz Orchestra
Side A 1. Lookout for Hope / 2. Levees / 3. Strange Meeting
Side B 1. 1. Doom / 2. Electrcity / 3. Monica Jane / 4. We Shall Overcome.