Grammy nominated Bill O'Connell is a Steinway artist and four-time recipient of the coveted "Jazz Writer of the Year" award from SESAC.
After a 40-year long career that has seen him excel as a leader, soloist, arranger,
musical director, and accompanist for some of the most celebrated names in jazz and Latin music, Bill O’Connell can lay claim to a track record of challenging and
artistic-diverse triumphs that few of his peers can match. As a recording artist, his 13 dates as a leader have drawn universal critical acclaim while his talents as a pianist and arranger have been tapped by a diverse range of noted soloists to elevate their
sessions. Today, as both a respected educator and leader of The Latin Jazz All-Stars, O’Connell’s professional life brims with new opportunities to express and fulfill his singular music vision.
