Desert Winds

Desert Winds is an album by saxophonist Illinois Jacquet with guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3½ stars stating "An underappreciated and unassuming album, Desert Winds has plenty of easy charm, and while there are no barn-burning solos here, there are plenty of moments of quiet and lyrical joy".

Track listing

All compositions by Illinois Jacquet except as noted

1. "When My Dreamboat Comes Home" (Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin) - 5:20
2. "Desert Winds" (Esmond Edwards) - 4:15
3. "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 4:15
4. "Blues for the Early Bird" - 3:10
5. "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) - 7:15
6. "You're My Thrill" (Jay Gorney, Sidney Clare) - 3:45
7. "Canadian Sunset" (Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel) - 6:10

Personnel

• Illinois Jacquet - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
• Kenny Burrell - guitar
• Tommy Flanagan - piano
• Wendell Marshall - bass
• Ray Lucas - drums
• Willie Rodriguez - latin drums

References