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Bill Frisell Documentary Premieres on Sky Arte

publication · 2026-04-27

A documentary on jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, directed by Emma Franz, airs on Sky Arte on May 27, 2020. Titled "Bill Frisell – Una chitarra jazz," the film took five years to produce. Franz, a musician and Frisell enthusiast, followed the guitarist across San Francisco, Italy, and New York, capturing his final performance with the Paul Motley Trio and Joe Lovano at the Village Vanguard. The film includes rare footage and testimonials from friends and colleagues. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Bill Frisell – Una chitarra jazz' airs on Sky Arte on May 27, 2020.
  • Directed, produced, and shot by Emma Franz.
  • Film took five years to complete.
  • Franz followed Frisell to San Francisco, Italy, and New York.
  • Includes last performance of Paul Motian Trio with Frisell and Joe Lovano at Village Vanguard.
  • Features rare footage and testimonials from friends and colleagues.
  • Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune.
  • Artribune manages content and digital interface for Sky Arte.

Entities

Artists

  • Bill Frisell
  • Emma Franz
  • Joe Lovano
  • Paul Motian

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune
  • Village Vanguard

Locations

  • San Francisco
  • Italy
  • New York
  • United States

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