Bill Frisell: A Portrait (2017)

BILL FRISELL: A PORTRAIT  (2017)  ¢ ¢ ¢ 1/2
    D: Emma Franz
Early on in this documentary, a fellow musician expresses the opinion that there simply isn't anybody who doesn't love Bill Frisell. After spending a couple of hours hanging out with Frisell and listening to him play, you'll know why that's true. He's the most unassuming guy you'd ever want to meet. Talking about his music, he's barely articulate. Playing it, he's the best there is. The film is practically wall-to-wall music: Frisell playing with various combinations of musicians in just about every genre imaginable. He's as prolific as he is versatile (he's played on virtually hundreds of albums), and the more you listen, the more you wonder if he's ever played a note on any of his many guitars that didn't sound good. Even his goofs sound good. If you're a fan, you won't want to miss this. If you're not, the movie could make you one.