Bassist

Bill Frisell‘s Trio featuring bassist Thomas Morgan and Rudy Royston on drums is musically nimble enough to go anywhere with Frisell in the most spontaneous manner. They have a command of the sizable oeuvre of Frisell compositions, as well as the popular, folk and standard songs that Bill enjoys interpreting on an ongoing basis. The Trio’s method is interactive, conversational and ready to groove at any moment, yielding fresh and surprising performances at every stop along the way.

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Bill Frisell Trio

Cadogan Hall 

Bill Frisell, a highly regarded guitarist and composer with over four decades of experience, boasts a distinguished discography lauded by Downbeat magazine and has recently collaborated with the Blue Note label on acclaimed albums like HARMONY, Valentine, and FOUR. His ability to infuse complex concepts into accessible musical packages and his talent for improvisation have earned him accolades, including programming opportunities such as Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Roots of Americana series. Recognized as one of America’s 21 most vital performing artists, Frisell has received grants from prestigious organizations like United States Artists and Meet the Composer and was named an inaugural Doris Duke Artist in 2012. His trio featuring bassist Thomas Morgan and Rudy Royston also showcases remarkable musical agility, effortlessly navigating Frisell’s extensive repertoire and delivering fresh and captivating performances characterized by interactive and conversational improvisations.

Bill Frisell Trio Featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston

Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

WORDS ON FIVE FROM BILL:
I’ve been dreaming of this for a long long time.
Kenny Wollesen, Tony Scherr, and I have a long long history playing as a trio.
Rudy Royston, Thomas Morgan, and I have a long long history playing as a trio.
I’ve played trio with Rudy and Tony.
I’ve played trio with Kenny and Thomas.
I’ve played duets with all of them.
They are my friends, my teachers, my heroes. Every moment a joy and inspiration.

Bill Frisell FIVE

Count Basie Center for the Arts

“Serpa and Matos are sophisticated musicians, concocting a genre all their own, one that borrows from many – jazz, pop, Brazil and elsewhere – but is beholden to none. “ - Irish Times

The combination of the voice and guitar of Sara Serpa and André Matos is magic, dazzling and calm. After a 7 years hiatus, they release Night Birds, a new album exploring songs, improvisation and reflections on parenthood and climate change.

Sara Serpa & André Matos

Joe's Pub

Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston

Bacchus Landing

The Stone at The New School serves as an artist-centric home and community for experimental and avant-garde artists, where they can perform what they want without any interference. With concerts every Tuesday through Saturday evening, The Stone at The New School continues the tradition of the landmark non-profit performance space founded in 2005 by Artistic Director John Zorn, within a greatly improved space.

Bassist

Thomas Morgan

Events

Past events

Nov 21, 2025

Bill Frisell Trio · Cadogan Hall

Jan 24, 2025

Bill Frisell Trio Featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston · Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

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