Gone, Just Like a Train

by Bill Frisell

Gone, Just Like a Train cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 January 1998
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:09:55
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Backed by the formidable rhythm section of Viktor Krauss and Jim Keltner, the visionary guitarist explores the vast landscapes of American roots music through a distinctly improvisational lens. The trio album seamlessly integrates country, folk, and blues motifs into a warm, pastoral jazz fusion framework.

Genres

Descriptors: improvisation, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Blues for Los Angeles (5:18)
  2. Verona (3:10)
  3. Godson Song (4:38)
  4. Girl Asks Boy - Pt. 1 (3:38)
  5. Pleased to Meet You (4:12)
  6. Lookout for Hope (10:20)
  7. Nature's Symphony (4:58)
  8. Egg Radio (5:07)
  9. Ballroom (3:23)
  10. Girl Asks Boy - Pt. 2 (2:19)
  11. Sherlock Jr. (2:51)
  12. Gone, Just Like a Train (5:31)
  13. The Wife and Kid (5:50)
  14. Raccoon Cat (3:24)
  15. Lonesome (4:18)
  16. Blues for Los Angeles "reprise" (0:51)

Credits

  • Jim Woodring - artwork
  • Viktor Krauss - bass
  • Jim Keltner - drums, percussion
  • Bill Frisell - Primary Artist

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