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Conrad Herwig is a versatile and accomplished trombonist who plays in a straight ahead style.. But he’s become most famous for his series of “Latin Side” CDs, including his “The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter.” In this jazz perspective producer and host Reese Erlich asked Herwig about how he got started playing Latin music and what inspires his innovative arrangements.
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Piece Description
Conrad Herwig is a versatile and accomplished trombonist who plays in a straight ahead style.. But he’s become most famous for his series of “Latin Side” CDs, including his “The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter.” In this jazz perspective producer and host Reese Erlich asked Herwig about how he got started playing Latin music and what inspires his innovative arrangements.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ping Pong | Conrad Herwig | The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter. | 04:00 | ||
| El Gaucho | Conrad Herwig | The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter. | 02:00 |
