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Before We Were Born 1989

jazz 47 min 8 tracks Nonesuch

Before We Were Born is the first album by Bill Frisell to be released on the Elektra Nonesuch label. It was released in 1989 and features performances by Frisell, cellist Hank Roberts, bassist Kermit Driscoll and drummer Joey Baron. Guests include guitarist Arto Lindsay, keyboardist Peter Scherer, alto saxophonist Julius Hemphill and baritone saxophonist Doug Wieselman.

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Tracks

1Before We Were Born6:52
2Some Song and Dance: Freddy’s Step3:06
3Some Song and Dance: Love Motel6:48
4Some Song and Dance: Pip, Squeak5:28
5Some Song and Dance: Goodbye1:41
6Hard Plains Drifter13:23
7The Lone Ranger7:34
8Steady, Girl2:09

8 tracks, 47 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Bill Frisell
Label: Nonesuch
Type: Album
Format: Digital Media
Country: XW

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