If you're into jazz then you probably recognize the man. For nearly two decades he's been one of the heavy hitters in the world of jazz. For nearly two decades he's been the pianist, arranger and contributing composer with Grammy award winning Dave Valentin.
In between gigs with Dave Valentin (his family band) Bill has worked and performed with legendary giants Jon Lucien, Mongo Santamaria, Chet Baker, Kenny Rankin, Sonny Rollins, Fort Apache Band, Gato Barbieri, Astrud Gilberto, Conrad Herwig, Charles Fambrough... to name a few.
In between the in betweens Bill O'Connell (Steinway Artist) has made the time for his solo work. When Bill debuted his CD, Latin Jazz Fantasy at the legendary New York Jazz Club BIRDLAND, he WOWED the packed house. Bill O'Connell's newly released CD Triple Play, featuring Dave Valentin on Flute and Richie Flores on Congas, is a power house of great compositions and musicianship. With Triple Play, Bill continues in his tradition to bring us innovative and refreashing compositions and musicianship, working with the best of the best. Triple Play ventures into a different approach to the world of trios... and delivers! The sound is HOT and not to be missed!!
Bill has his own signature to the term Latin jazz. Listen to him. Each of his CDs has its own story to tell. Top of the line compositions and great musicianship. Check it out.
Bill O'Connell's Latin Jazz Trio CD "Triple Play" has hit |
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| 2. Fast Eddie | ||
| 3. After The Dust Settled | ||
| 8. Wind It Up | ||
| 2. BlackSand | ||
Newly Released, Bill O'Connell's CD, Triple Play. |
Featuring Dave Valentin on Flute and Richie Flores on Congas |
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Bill has been teaching jazz piano privately for the past 25 years and has taught at Rutgers University.
He is currently offering piano lessons to the jazz enthusiasts of all levels.
Over 100 of Bill's original compositions have been recorded by various artists and he has also composed soundtracks for television programs that have appeared on NBC and PBS.