Bill Frisell
Electric Guitar Solo on
The Long Day Is Over

About

Bill Frisell's electric guitar solo is the sole improvisation on "The Long Day Is Over" from Norah Jones's 2001 debut Come Away with Me. Frisell, one of the most distinctive and acclaimed guitarists in contemporary music, delivers a brief but characteristically atmospheric solo at a relaxed 84 BPM in D-flat over Jesse Harris and Jones's composition in waltz time. Frisell's unmistakable sound—marked by shimmering volume swells, spacious phrasing, and an almost otherworldly tonal palette—adds a unique dimension to the album. His guest appearance brings a level of artistic distinction to an already remarkable debut record.

Bill Frisell was 49 to 50 years old at the time.