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Article: Live Review

Conrad Herwig's Latin Side All Star Band: Intensity On A Cold City Night

Read "Conrad Herwig's Latin Side All Star Band: Intensity On A Cold City Night" reviewed by Robert Dugan


Conrad Herwig's Latin Side All Star BandThe Blue NoteNew York, New YorkJanuary 11, 2010“Que Viva Miles, 'Trane, Herbie & Wayne."For more than a decade, trombonist Conrad Herwig has created a highly identifiable niche in contemporary jazz with his series of Latin Side CDs, which began with the startling The ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Dave Valentin at Creole (NYC) on March 13th and March 14th

Dave Valentin at Creole (NYC) on March 13th and March 14th

“Creole" Music Supper Club, in association with Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC, proudly present: “The Jazz Legacy Series" Combine the exquisite dining experience of “Creole" with the flavor of internationally known jazz artists... toss in the nostalgia of an ambiance found in elegant supper clubs and you have our Jazz Legacy Series. Brownstone Entertainment Complex, LLC; bringing ...

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Triple Play

Label: Savant Records
Released: 2008
Track listing: Triple Play; Flying By; Machu Picchu; A Call for Sanity, Just In Time; Second Son; Cravo E Canela; You've Changed; Afro Blue; Dansette.

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Article: Album Review

Bill O'Connell: Triple Play

Read "Triple Play" reviewed by Douglas Payne


Following a three-decade run as a pianistic purveyor of jazz that leans occasionally toward the Latin side and six progressively interesting solo efforts, pianist Bill O'Connell's Triple Play, his first effort for the Savant label, might very well be the best thing he's ever done. Here, he's assembled a trio that includes longtime musical associate Dave ...

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Bill O'Connell: Triple Play

Read "Triple Play" reviewed by Michael P. Gladstone


Pianist/Composer Bill O'Connell has long been a vital part of the New York Jazz scene. It is refreshing to see that he is given a rare opportunity to lead an ensemble on Triple Play, an unusual trio setting for O'Connell along with flutist Dave Valentin and Latin percussionist Richie Flores. O'Connell has only been ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Bill O'Connell's Triple Play Coming to the Jazz Standard - June 17th, 2008

Bill O'Connell's Triple Play Coming to the Jazz Standard - June 17th, 2008

Pianist & Composer Bill O'Connell will be performing with his Triple Play Trio (featuring Dave Valentin) at The Jazz Standard in New York on Tuesday July 17th, 2008. The performance is in celebration of his new Savant Recording “Triple Play" - Set Times are 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM Bill O'Connell's Triple Play: Bill ...

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Latin Jazz Fantasy

Label: Random Chance Records
Released: 2004
Track listing: Barcelona; Fast Eddie; After the Dust Settled; Latin Jazz Fantasy; Maybe Tomorrow; Pogo Sticks; Laurie; Wind It Up; 6 For Claude; El Yunque

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Bill O'Connell: Latin Jazz Fantasy

Read "Latin Jazz Fantasy" reviewed by Aaron Rogers


Latin Jazz Fantasy is the second event of its kind by pianist Bill O'Connell on Random Chance Records. O'Connell is no stranger to playing in Afro-Caribbean style; he played with Latin jazz greats like saxophonist Gato Barbieri and percussionist Mongo Santamaria. O'Connell's Latin Jazz Fantasy features ten original compositions by O'Connell that glisten with Latin rhythms ...

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Bill O'Connell: Latin Jazz Fantasy

Read "Latin Jazz Fantasy" reviewed by John Kelman


Bill O'Connell has been a busy pianist/arranger, mainly in the Latin and Afro-Cuban jazz arenas, for over thirty years, having worked with artists including Dave Valentin, Mongo Santamaria, Jerry Gonzalez and Gato Barbieri. He may not be a household name, but with a large book of songs that have been widely recorded, he deserves to be. ...

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Black Sand

Label: Random Chance Records
Released: 2002
Track listing: Latin Jazz, Black Sand, Blue Brazil, Obakoso, Alhamba, Kidz, Fire Dance, Gentle Rumba, Son of a Montuno, Trepidation, Iguana, It's Alright with Me.


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