... melodies are tossed around, now feather-light and wispy as cirrus clouds; or melodies that turn dense with sonic narratives, like foreboding cumulonimbus clouds. - Raul da Gama. Those acquainted... more

As early as 1976, Nat Hentoff wrote: "Once in a great while, a musician emerges with such authority and such seemingly effortless originality that his place in the front ranks of his instrument is... more

Once in a great while, a musician emerges with such authority and such seemingly effortless originality that his place in the front ranks of his instrument is unquestioned. So it is with David... more

Virtuoso bassist, composer, leader, innovator, talent scout and storyteller, David Friesen offers another of his many gifts in Triple Exposure through the original visual art that graces the cover.... more

(David Friesen is) one of the most eminent exponents of the instrument, he maintains an astonishing level of virtuosity. - LOS ANGELES TIMES. With decades of friendship uniting them, two towering... more

(2-CD set) With 50 years of designing sublime musical architecture where risk-taking, rhythmic rapport, originality, and giving of oneself to the music are the vital ingredients, legendary bassist... more

(2-CD set) One of the most prolific and influential jazz bassists over the past four decades, David Friesen presents here his latest touring project, the Circle 3 Trio. This two-disc package captures... more

Lushly orchestrated by Kyle Gordon for a 33-piece chamber orchestra, bassist David Friesen's compositions soar in this new 12-part work, originally conceived for the National Academic Symphonic Band... more

Creating sublime musical structures over the last five decades, where risk-taking, rhythmic rapport, and giving of oneself to the music are the essence, legendary bassist David Friesen's music... more

Though a major international jazz figure for decades, it wasn't until 2015 that a tour allowed bassist-composer David Friesen the opportunity to visit his mother's ancestral home of Ukraine for the... more

Japanese remastered pressing. Solid. 2018.

This is the first piano/bass duo jazz recording by bassist David Friesen & pianist Jeff Gardner, and the duo shines through the sheer inventiveness & virtuosity of the playing in a wide range of... more

(2-CD set) An exceptionally talented and eccentric figure in the Seattle jazz scene, bassist and club owner Jerry Heldman passed away in 2013, but left an indelible mark on a generation of artists... more

Includes Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Elvin Jones; Christmas Waltz/Meredith D'Ambrosio Hank Jones Duo; Little Bebop Drummer Boy Les De Merle; Sleigh Ride Richie Cole, and more.