--- product_id: 23312900 title: "Floratone II" brand: "bill frisell & floratone" price: "£27.47" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23312900-floratone-ii store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Floratone II **Brand:** bill frisell & floratone **Price:** £27.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Floratone II by bill frisell & floratone - **How much does it cost?** £27.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23312900-floratone-ii) ## Best For - bill frisell & floratone enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bill frisell & floratone brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. ## Images ![Floratone II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71l+C5cAlKL.jpg) ![Floratone II - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AJFw9EeHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than the first Floratone album *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2012* As with  its predecessor , "Floratone II" is a mix of cerebral Rock with curious infusions of Jazz, Americana and orchestral music. The mood is dark and intense. 'Snake, Rattle' showcases some of Jon Brion's keyboard work which mostly engages the periphery. Trumpeter Ron Miles turns up the brass on songs like 'More Pluck." Throughout the album, Matt Chamberlain makes one of the strongest contributions as his ambitious rhythms dazzle. The melancholy of 'Not Over Ever' seems to reference Gershwin's 'My Man's Gone Now.' 'Move' may be the album's cookin' highlight. The drums lay down a bed of anxious polyrhythms as Bill Frisell strums a menacing rift that moves into a release filled chorus. Playing the viola, Eyvind Kang sounds like a one man string section on the ever so funky, 'Do You Have It?' Chamberlain again sparkles when he plays what sounds like a tongue drum on 'Gimme Some.' It's a fun song and one of the album's strongest offerings. While the recording falls under the Floratone moniker, it feels like a Bill Frisell album. Indeed, the primary critique of "Floratone II" is that it's interesting but remarkably familiar and not just when compared to the initial release. The quirky brass and string arrangements ('The Time, The Place -Part 2,' 'Parade' 'No Turn Back') bear a striking resemblance to those found on Frisell albums like " Quartet ." Looking back, the freshman Floratone release worked but needed stronger song writing and a more spirited performance. In contrast, "Floratone II" is an improvement in both categories. It may never be considered essential, but "Floratone II" is the perfect soundtrack to those reflective moments around 1 AM. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bill At It Again *by U***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2014* The Floraton II is a great piece of music artistry. For those that feast on this kind of music, you will not be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WHEN THE PRODUCTION IS MUSIC *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2012* Floratone is a fastastic vehicule to demonstrate that, the production is part of the music. Like the first adventure of Folratone, in this second album the real music is play by Bill Frisell and Matt Chamberlain but I think that the real work are made by Lee Towsen and Tuker Martine. Is less experimental that the first one but beautiful . The sounds are more important that the instruments, in same way is a CD of sounds, interesant sounds with different meanigs. Mike Elizondo on bas, Joe Brion on keyboards, the great Ron Miles in trumpet and Eyving Kang on viola are also specials guest, but the essential is Frissell-Chamberlain and the production of Townsend-Martine. Is difficult to clasificate the tipe of music Floritone but is nice to hear and also very interesting. Is simply different.. Obviously is not world music, but uses same ritmn from asian music, in not new age music, but sometimes sound very near of this. New sounds for good ears. Bill Frisell exelent like always. his sound is incredible and also play all tipe of sound with his guitar. Try to get it, is a CD full of ideas and music, special music --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23312900-floratone-ii](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/23312900-floratone-ii) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*