Desert Winds is an album by saxophonist Illinois Jacquet with guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in 1964 and released on the Argo label.Edwards, D. & Callahan, M. Argo Album Discography, Part 1: Jazz Series (1956–1965) accessed April 16, 2013
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".Leggett, S. AllMusic Review, accessed April 16, 2013
Track listing "When My Dreamboat Comes Home" (Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin) – 5:20 "Desert Winds" (Esmond Edwards) – 4:15 "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) – 4:15 "Blues for the Early Bird" (Illinois Jacquet) – 3:10 "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) – 7:15 "You're My Thrill" (Jay Gorney, Sidney Clare) – 3:45 "Canadian Sunset" (Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel) – 6:10
Personnel Illinois Jacquet – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone Kenny Burrell – electric guitar Tommy Flanagan – piano Wendell Marshall – double bass Ray Lucas – drums Willie Rodriguez – congas
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