LATIN
BEAT MAGAZINE
May 2002

©
2001 ESP Entertainment


BILL O'CONNELL
"Blue Brazil" from Black Sand
BILL
O'CONNELL
Birth Date/City: August 22, NY
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Instruments Played: Piano
Musical Training: Oberlin College, Teachers:
Richie Blerach, William Wisewski (uncle)
Musical Influences: Tyner, Corpa, Jarrett,
Hancock
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Foods: Sushi, Mexican, jerk chicken
Favorite Cities: San Francisco, Paris,
Lugano
Current Projects: Playing and written
for Jon Lucian & Dave Valentin, "orchestral latin jazz record"
List all CD titles: "Searching"
(Inner City), "Love for Sale" (Pony Canyon Japan), "Signature
(Blue Moon Mesa), "Lost Voices" (CTI)
Awards & Recognitions: SESAC Award, Song
of the Year, writer of this year (early 90's)
Publishing Co & Affiliation: O'Connell Music (SESAC)
