Move over George Benson and Barry White
Move over George Benson and Barry White, Bill Ortiz has just taken over the crown of most romantic musician. [Read More...]
FROM WHERE I STAND, the debut release from Bill Ortiz is smoking hot!
FROM WHERE I STAND, the debut release from Bill Ortiz is smoking hot! A well-seasoned veteran from San Francisco, Ortiz brilliantly plays a sweet, supple trumpet on 12 masterful tracks. [Read More...]
An amazing mix Neo-Soul, R&B, and Nu-Jazz from the Trumpet player for Santana.
An amazing mix Neo-Soul, R&B, and Nu-Jazz from the Trumpet player for Santana. [Read More...]
Bill Ortiz, From Where I Stand, CD Review and Interview
Listeners are in for a unique experience of sounds and vibrations awaiting them on From Where I Stand. There is a mature depth to the soundscapes mined by established musician, composer, producer Bill Ortiz. Bill’s collaborations with San Francisco based co-producers, Lloyd (The Platinum Finger) Richmond and Steffen Franz (Stand Out Selector) yields a positive, diversified result. This audio CD will take you to new places; exposing you to beats, rhythms you’ve been longing to hear. Let’s examine the meaning of the musical genres and qualify those trends in relationship to the recorded tracks. [Read More...]
Your Daily Lick: Bill Ortiz
A ten-year member of Santana's touring band (he landed the gig after performing on Carlos' 1999 smash single "Smooth"), San Francisco trumpeter Ortiz steps out on his own with this sultry solo debut. [Read More...]