BILL FRISELL IS a giant among giants of the jazz guitar world. A contemporary of such legends as Johnny Smith (from whom he received lessons) and Pat Metheny (who gave him his first major break), he has spent a lifetime in music honing his craft. Along the way, he’s picked up a thing or two. And while he acknowledges that learning and practice are essential, he says there is more to being a musician than many people think.
Frisell is the subject of a new biography, Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The , by Philip Watson (Faber & Faber). caught up with Frisell to talk about the finer points of musicianship and learn his top 10 tips for guitarists.
