Bill Connors

Bill Connors is an American jazz guitarist known for both acoustic and electric work. He was an early member of Return to Forever and recorded notable solo albums including Theme to the Gaurdian and Step It.

Early member of Return to Forever and played on Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy; recorded solo albums on ECM (including Theme to the Gaurdian and Of Mist and Melting); Step It (1984) is highlighted in reviews; collaborated with Chick Corea and other jazz musicians.

Reviews praise Bill Connors as a masterful guitarist in jazz and fusion. The provided review highlights his role in early Return to Forever and his 1984 album Step It as an Eighties masterpiece. Connors is noted for both acoustic and electric work and for collaborations with prominent jazz figures.

For:Fans of jazz fusion, guitarists, listeners of 1970s–1980s instrumental music