DETAILS
Hamptons JazzFest Kickoff: Bill O’Connell Latin Jazz Express feat. Randy Brecker
Sun, Jun 14
|Parrish Art Museum
FREE EVENT Pianist Bill O’Connell brings his Latin Jazz Express to the Parrish Art Museum to open Hamptons JazzFest, joined by Grammy winning trumpeter Randy Brecker. A tight band led by one of the most respected arrangers and bandleaders on the scene.
Time & Location
Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976, USA
About the event
FREE EVENT
Hamptons JazzFest opens at the Parrish Art Museum with the Bill O’Connell Latin Jazz Express featuring Randy Brecker. O’Connell, a longtime force in Latin jazz, is known for his work as a pianist, composer, and arranger, including his years with Mongo Santamaría and his own acclaimed large ensemble projects. His Latin Jazz Express brings together seasoned players focused on groove, precision, and ensemble interplay.
Joining him is Randy Brecker, one of the most recorded trumpeters in jazz, with a career spanning decades across jazz, fusion, and Latin music. A founding member of the Brecker Brothers and a multiple Grammy winner, Brecker brings a distinct sound shaped by collaborations with artists ranging from Horace Silver to Jaco Pastorius.
This kickoff performance centers on original compositions and modern Latin jazz repertoire, driven by rhythm section chemistry and sharp horn writing. It’s a strong opening statement for the festival, grounded in…