Bill Ortiz Quintet at Bird & Beckett Books and Records

Following his 16 year run with the Santana band, Bill has been an active freelance artist, including being a featured soloist on Cindy Blackman-Santana’s solo album entitled “Give The Drummer Some.” As a member of Anthony Paule’s Soul Orchestra, Bill has played at major festivals in the US and Europe. In 2022, Bill recorded a new album which in addition to showcasing Bill’s personal musical voice as a soloist, band leader and producer, enlists the talents of such great artists as Azar Lawrence, Dennis Chambers, Brian Jackson, John Santos, Marcus Shelby and many other artists. Bill also continues to be a contributor as band member and arranger for the renowned Glide Memorial Church, founded by the iconic Reverend Cecil Williams....

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Following his 16 year run with the Santana band, Bill has been an active freelance artist, including being a featured soloist on Cindy Blackman-Santana’s solo album entitled “Give The Drummer Some.” As a member of Anthony Paule’s Soul Orchestra, Bill has played at major festivals in the US and Europe. In 2022, Bill recorded a new album which in addition to showcasing Bill’s personal musical voice as a soloist, band leader and producer, enlists the talents of such great artists as Azar Lawrence, Dennis Chambers, Brian Jackson, John Santos, Marcus Shelby and many other artists. Bill also continues to be a contributor as band member and arranger for the renowned Glide Memorial Church, founded by the iconic Reverend Cecil Williams.

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