Touch
by Bill O'Connell
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Streaming + DownloadIncludes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
- Digital insert with exclusive notes by acclaimed author T.J. English
- Digital files of the front and back cover.
- 12 stunning photographs from the recording session at the legendary Van Gelder StudioPurchasable with gift cardDownload available in 24-bit/96kHz.€10 EUR or more
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Record/Vinyl + Digital Album12" Vinyl - Black 180g LP
Manufactured by Vinyl De Paris
SIDE A:
1. Touch (B. O’Connell) 5:41
2. Maiden Voyage (H. Hancock) 6:24
3. Around And Around (B. O’Connell) 5:40
4. Cay-Man (B. O’Connell) 4:49
SIDE B:
5. 85th Street (B. O’Connell) 6:27
6. So Beautiful, So Sad (B. O’Connell) 6:57
7. Three Little Words (H. Ruby, B. Kalmar) 8:22
Includes unlimited streaming of Touch via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.ships out within 2 daysedition of 100Purchasable with gift card€26 EUR or more
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Compact Disc (CD) + Digital AlbumCD Digisleeve 2 panels
DELUXE VERSION
1. Touch (B. O’Connell) 5:41
2. Maiden Voyage (H. Hancock) 6:24
3. Around And Around (B. O’Connell) 5:40
4. Cay-Man (B. O’Connell) 4:49
5. 85th Street (B. O’Connell) 6:27
6. So Beautiful, So Sad (B. O’Connell) 6:57
7. Three Little Words (H. Ruby, B. Kalmar) 8:22
8. El Junque (S. Debriano) 7:01
9. Sea Glass (B. O’Connell) 6:46
10. I Hear A Rhapsody (J. Baker, G. Fragos, D. Gasparre) - 5:43
11. Billy’s Blues (B. O’Connell) - 7:23
Total 71:13
Includes unlimited streaming of Touch via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.Download available in 24-bit/96kHz.... moreships out within 2 daysedition of 100Purchasable with gift card€12 EUR or more
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Maiden Voyage
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Around And Around
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Cay-Man
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85th Street
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So Beautiful, So Sad
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Three Little Words
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El Junque
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I Hear A Rhapsody
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Billy's Blues
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about
Known for his brilliance in large ensembles and Latin Jazz, he strips things down on TOUCH, giving us a masterclass in jazz piano.
From smooth, lyrical melodies to bluesy power, Bill is at the top of his game, bringing out the soul of every note. Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio, TOUCH is his 19th album and marks a return to his roots, with his first trio album since 1978’s SEARCHING.
Backed by jazz legends Santi Debriano on bass and Billy Hart on drums, this magical jazz triangle showcases one of the greatest pianists of our time
”In New York City, where jazz is a religion as well as a commercial venture, pianist and composer Bill O’Connell is known as a musician’s musician. He could be called the High Priest of Jazz Piano, except that O’Connell is much too humble for such grandiose declarations. Primarily, he speaks through his instrument in clean lines, harmonic brilliance, perfect tone, and melodies that tickle the heart and sear the soul. It’s all here on Touch, the album you hold in your hand.”
T.J. English
(Best-selling author and jazz aficionado)
SIDE A:
1. Touch (B. O’Connell) 5:41
2. Maiden Voyage (H. Hancock) 6:24
3. Around And Around (B. O’Connell) 5:40
4. Cay-Man (B. O’Connell) 4:49
SIDE B:
5. 85th Street (B. O’Connell) 6:27
6. So Beautiful, So Sad (B. O’Connell) 6:57
7. Three Little Words (H. Ruby, B. Kalmar) 8:22
DELUXE VERSION (CD & Digital)
8. El Junque (S. Debriano) 7:01
9. Sea Glass (B. O’Connell) 6:46
10. I Hear A Rhapsody (J. Baker, G. Fragos, D. Gasparre) - 5:43
11. Billy’s Blues (B. O’Connell) - 7:23
Total 71:13
credits
Bill O’Connell, Piano
Santi Debriano, Bass
Billy Hart, Drums
Produced by Simon Belelty, Jojo Records
Release January 17th, 2025
Recorded by Maureen Sickler
Mixed and Mastered by Andreas Meyer
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio
Cover Photo by Dan Balilty
Additional Photography by Anna Yatskevich
Design by Guillaume Saix/WebmyArt
Bill O'Connell is a Steinway Artist
Official Bill O'Connell website: www.billoconnell.net
license
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Jojo Records Luxembourg
𝙅𝙖𝙯𝙯 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙭𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣-𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜-𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨
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