Bill O’Connell, Winds Off The Hudson Review
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Bill O’Connell is a matador of Latin Jazz. Involved since the 70s his sense of authenticity is matchless. On his latest album Winds Off The Hudson, O’Connell gathers a masterful line up of Andrea Brachfeld – flute (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7–10), alto flute (track 4); Craig Handy – alto sax (tracks 1-3, 6, 7, 9 & 10) soprano sax (track 8); Ralph Bowen – tenor sax; Gary Smulyan – baritone sax; Alex Sipiagin – trumpet, flugelhorn (track 4 only); Conrad Herwig – trombone; Lincoln Goines – electric bass; Robby Ameen – drums; Roman Diaz – congas (except track 4). If you are not breathless after reading these herculean names in Latin jazz and the salsa scene, then certainly after one listen you will be.
Wind Off the Hudson
Wind Off the Hudson
Gospel 6
Jerry's Blues
I Don't Have the Answer
Oye Como Va
Perdido
Got Cha
Transition
C Jam Blues
Discombobulation
Release Date: July 26, 2019
Savant Records
1 hour and 1 minute
O’Connell has a lyrical approach, but his muscularity within that lyricism is to be noted.