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" - 5:20
  2. "Desert Winds" - 4:15
  3. "Star Eyes" - 4:15
  4. "Blues for the Early Bird" - 3:10
  5. "Lester Leaps In" - 7:15
  6. "You're My Thrill" - 3:45
  7. "Canadian Sunset" - 6:10

Personnel