Points of View
Available on CD/Digitally
Bill Ortiz’s release “Points Of View” is his 4th as a leader-the first since his 16 year run as a featured member of the Santana Band. This project represents songs written by Wayne Shorter, Harold Mabern, Jaco Pastorius, Lonnie Liston Smith and Gil Scott-Heron/Brian Jackson.
Ortiz has enlisted some of the music worlds top musicians who has worked with during his long diverse career. Saxophonist Azar Lawrence, an alumni of the Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner and Elvin Jones bands is featured along with the legendary drummer Dennis Chambers. Brian Jackson, co-leader of the iconic Gil Scott-Heron Band is featured on the song “A Toast To The People”-the first penned together by Brian and Gil. Percussionist John Santos, bassist Marcus Shelby and pianist Matt Clark all make significant appearances. Vocalist Terrie Odabi, nominated for “Soul Blues Female Artist Of The Year” for the 43rd annual Blues Music Awards is featured on two songs.
The music on Points Of View is an energetic and rhythmically rich journey, creating a passionate, provocative and flavorful experience that reflects Ortiz’s unique and storied career.
Track List
- Sunburst [08:32]
- Alex the Great [06:02]
- Ain’t Gon Change a Thang [06:04]
- In Search of Truth [09:16]
- Okonkole y Trompa [07:49]
- A Toast to the People [06:57]
- Fusion/Noche Cubana [08:21]
- Ain’t No Need in Crying [06:19]
- Oriental Folk Song [08:37]
- My Lord and Master [04:15]
Credits
Bill Ortiz: Producer
Adam Muñoz: Engineer
Eddie Henderson: Composer (Tracks 1, 7)
Harold Mabern: Composer (Track 2)
Wilton Felder: Composer (Track 3)
Lonnie Liston Smith: Composer (Track 4)
Jaco Pastorius: Composer & Lyricist (Track 5)
Don Alias: Composer & Lyricist (Track 5)
Brian Jackson: Composer & Lyricist (Track 6)
Gil Scott-Heron: Composer & Lyricist (Track 6)
César Portillo: Composer & Lyricist (Track 7)
David Porter: Composer & Lyricist (Track 8)
Ronnie Williams: Composer & Lyricist (Track 8)
Wayne Shorter: Composer (Track 9)
Richard Rodgers: Composer (Track 10)
Oscar Hammerstein II: Composer (Track 10)
(P) 2022 Bill Ortiz
(C) 2022 Bill Ortiz