Lookout for Hope is an album by the Bill Frisell Band, recorded in March 1987 and released on ECM the following year—Frisell's third album as leader. The quartet features cellist and vocalist Hank Roberts and rhythm section Kermit Driscoll and Joey Baron.
Reception The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "With Lookout for Hope, Bill Frisell is not so much setting trends and fashion as he is establishing a fresh sound, utterly unique from all others, and laying a foundation for many things to come."Nastos, Michael. Allmusic Review accessed June 13, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Bill Frisell except as indicated. "Lookout for Hope" – 6:30 "Little Brother Bobby" – 7:04 "Hangdog" – 2:26 "Remedios the Beauty" – 6:23 "Lonesome" – 4:40 "Melody for Jack" – 3:28 "Hackensack" (Monk) – 2:57 "Little Bigger" – 3:16 "The Animal Race" – 2:02 "Alien Prints" – 6:28
Personnel
The Bill Frisell Band Bill Frisell – electric and acoustic guitars, banjo Hank Roberts – cello and voice Kermit Driscoll – bass Joey Baron – drums
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