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" (Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin) - 5:20
 * 2) "Desert Winds" (Esmond Edwards) - 4:15
 * 3) "Star Eyes" (Gene de Paul, Don Raye) - 4:15
 * 4) "Blues for the Early Bird" - 3:10
 * 5) "Lester Leaps In" (Lester Young) - 7:15
 * 6) "You're My Thrill" (Jay Gorney, Sidney Clare) - 3:45
 * 7) "Canadian Sunset" (Eddie Heywood, Norman Gimbel) - 6:10

Personnel

 * Illinois Jacquet - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone
 * Kenny Burrell - guitar
 * Tommy Flanagan - piano
 * Wendell Marshall - bass
 * Ray Lucas - drums
 * Willie Rodriguez - latin drums