Why doesn't everyone love Bill Frisell?

I think ever since he abandoned the skronk and started absorbing more folk and bluegrass that his work grew pretty ... milquetoast? I love the style he's more or less invented, but he's flooded the market with too many laid back explorations of Americana that lack the surprise and excitement of, say, "Have a Little Faith," the only album with both an awesome cover of "The Washington Post March" and Madonna's "Live to Tell" (that sort of eclecticism really set the stage for folks like Brad Mehldau).

Anyway, like the guy, wish him well, good player solo and in groups and collaboration, but hasn't really captured my interest or attention since the Buster Keaton score. Which is a shame, because he works with some ace guys.

Good but not great show in Oxford last night. Miles and Wollesen brought a lot more fire, focus and invention than Frisell did, frankly. But now I can say I've seen Frisell live. They closed with a really beautiful, emotional "Old Man River," a nice choice considering the flooding situation.

This is my wife's favorite dude, like, ever. As for me, I like Good Dog Happy Man, Disfarmer, and one I can never remember the name of.