Jazz arranging · Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
ConradHerwig
b. 1959 arranger · composer · orchestrator
Herwig's arranging style fuses bebop and post-bop jazz with authentic Afro-Cuban rhythms and harmonies, demonstrating sophisticated…
- Predominant era
- Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
- Lifespan
- b. 1959
- Signature
- expansive register
Bio · 36 words
Conrad Herwig was born in Oklahoma and became one of contemporary jazz's leading trombonists and arrangers, particularly known for his Afro-Cuban jazz work. He studied at North Texas State University before establishing himself in New York.
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Musical style
Sound DNA
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Varied
Contrasting families shape the sound.
Compact
Ideas arrive in tightly packed frames.
Expansive
Wide spans define the orchestral frame.
Ornate
Dense detail rewards close listening.
Elastic
The rhythmic feel expands and contracts.
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Orchestration
Technique deck
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Music first
Scores & orchestras
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The Latin Side of John Coltrane · 1996
Giant Steps
Herwig's arrangements reimagining Coltrane's music in Afro-Cuban contexts showcase his unique approach.
Listen forNotice how register shapes the orchestral profile.
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The Latin Side of Miles Davis · 2006
All Blues
Herwig's arrangements of Miles Davis material demonstrate continued mastery of Afro-Cuban jazz fusion.
Listen forNotice how register shapes the orchestral profile.
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The Latin Side of Joe Henderson · 2018
Inner Urge
Herwig's later arrangements show sustained creativity and continued exploration.
Listen forNotice how register shapes the orchestral profile.
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Start here
Three essential albums
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- 01 1996 The Latin Side of John ColtraneConrad Herwig Herwig's arrangements reimagining Coltrane's music in Afro-Cuban contexts showcase his unique approach.
- 02 2006 The Latin Side of Miles DavisConrad Herwig Herwig's arrangements of Miles Davis material demonstrate continued mastery of Afro-Cuban jazz fusion.
- 03 2018 The Latin Side of Joe HendersonConrad Herwig Herwig's later arrangements show sustained creativity and continued exploration.