Bill Frisell’s expansive double album Orchestras documents two inspired concert-hall engagements arranged by Michael Gibbs for the guitarist’s trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston: one featuring the nearly 60-piece Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by Alexander Hanson; and one with the 11-piece Umbria Jazz Orchestra, under the musical direction of Manuele Morbidini. Sweeping orchestration evoking landmark film scores and Gil Evans alike move nimbly within and around the trio’s telepathic rapport, and Frisell’s shimmering trademark tone melds gorgeously with symphonic strings and brass.

Disc: 1
1 Nocturne Vulgaire - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
2 Lush Life - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
3 Doom - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
4 Rag - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
5 Throughout - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
6 Electricity - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
7 Sweet Rain - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
8 Richter 858, No. 7 - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic
9 Beautiful Dreamer - Bill Frisell with The Brussels Philharmonic

Disc: 2
1 Lookout for Hope - Bill Frisell with Umbria Jazz Orchestra
2 Levees - Bill Frisell with Umbria Jazz Orchestra
3 Strange Meeting - Bill Frisell with Umbria Jazz Orchestra
4 Doom - Bill Frisell with Umbria Jazz Orchestra
5 Electricity - Bill Frisell with Umbria Jazz Orchestra
6 Monica Jane - Bill Frisell with Umbria Jazz Orchestra
7 We Shall Overcome - Bill Frisell with Umbria Jazz Orchestra