Press:

“Bill Ortiz is a wonderful person and a brilliant musician. He articulates the beautiful language of jazz without losing the purity and innocence of a child. It is a wonderful experience to share music every night with him.”
Carlos Santana - Santana

“Brilliant trumpet work...indefatigable.”
Philip Elwood - San Francsisco Chronicle

“Trumpeter Bill Ortiz performs at a rarefied level.”
Frank-John Hadley - Downbeat Magazine

“Bill Ortiz is a great musician with whom I have had the honor of working closely with for the better part of two decades. His power, grace and flavor bring much justice and dignity to the profound traditions of Latin jazz from which he came.”
John Santos, world renowned educator, historian, band leader and Grammy Nominee

“Bill Ortiz plays the horn in a way that focuses the sounds like an emotional laser beam. The perfectionism and soul that Bill brings to the table is inspiring and humbling to witness.”
Shea Breaux-Wells - soulful jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter

“Bill Ortiz is one of the finest musicians I've ever worked with. He plays with fire, passion and knows how to tell a story that communicates with people... Bill plays soulfully and with a big fat sound that every other trumpet player wishes they had.”
Layay Smith - critically acclaimed singer

“He is one of the greatest and most centered musicians/human beings I have had the pleasure of working with, and that's no bullshit.”
Dennis Chambers - world renowned drummer