Bill O'Connell Latin Jazz Proj - Black Sand - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2018 . Bill O'Connell's pianism has always been known for it's razor-sharp rhythmic sense, clean articulation and phrasing which is as affectionate as it is unfussy. And although the idiom often demands fire and verve one must never lose sight of O'Connell's graceful dynamics which give his lines interesting twists and turns that dart and swerve with spontaneous freedom. With friends like Randy Brecker, Craig Handy, Conrad Herwig, Andrea Brachfeld and Dan Carillo on hand, Jazz Latin is more than a , it is an event.

Cass's fourth album and second for Domino evokes a return to his early, simpler sounding works, a and PREFECTION. It's full of storied songs flush with emotional relevance and accessibility. Each track is cloaked in shiver inducing melodies that lay the perfect foundation for Cass' true source of transcendence his vocals and lyrics. McCombs carries on transcending fad and fashion to ensure the art of songwriting lives on.

Bill O'Connell - Zocalo [COMPACT DISCS] date 09/24/2013