Jazz Articles about Conrad Herwig

About Conrad Herwig

Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Conrad Herwig, Early Times, Jorge Torrecillas And More

by Bob Osborne
July 23, 2026

This selection of tracks from new releases charts a vivid course through the expansive world of contemporary jazz and avant-garde improvisation, seamlessly blending fiery genre fusions with deep, atmospheric explorations. From the vibrant, polyrhythmic energy of Latin-infused big bands to the stark, boundary-pushing textures of free improvisation and cross-cultural instrumentation, the music constantly shifts between structured elegance and raw, spontaneous dialogue. Featuring an eclectic mix of international masters and visionary collectives, the playlist serves as a compelling testament to the ...

Radio & Podcasts

New Music From Herwig, Remez, Novoa, McBride & More

by Bob Osborne
September 25, 2025

A comprehensive mix of forthcoming and recent, releases which includes a wide variety of differing jazz elements. Women in jazz make a healthy contribution to the playlist with some notable vocal performances and exemplary musicianship. There's also some classic jazz fusion from 1970 from Miles Davis in there as well. Playlist Conrad Herwig “C'Mon (Mi Gaujira)" from Reflections--Facing South (Savant Records) 00:00 Nadav Remez “King Tut" from Summit (HaRamaz Music) 04:52 Melissa Kassel & Tom Zicarelli Group “Morning ...

Radio & Podcasts

Eddie Daniels, Conrad Herwig, Laura Jurd, Paul Cornish, Richard Harding

by Cheryl K.
September 1, 2025

During this week's two-hour program of jazz and improvised music, tributes to Brazilians singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Milton Nascimento and singer and songwriter Ivan Lins from clarinetist Eddie Daniels and trombonist Ryan Keberle; trombonist Conrad Herwig; trumpeter Laura Jurd; pianist Paul Cornish; and composer and guitarist Richard Harding. Playlist [SINGLE] Luisa “Lenha Na Fogueira (feat. Azymuth)" from Luisa (Far Out Recordings) 3:02 Eddie Daniels “Outubro" from To Milton with Love (Resonance) 5:16 Milton Nascimento-esperanza spalding “Outubro" from Milton+esperanza (Concord) ...

Album Review

Robby Ameen: Live at the Poster Museum

Read "Live at the Poster Museum" reviewed by Jack Bowers

by Jack Bowers
March 8, 2025

Unlike some drummer-led albums, wherein it is hard to determine who is actually piloting the ship, there are no doubts about who is in charge on Live at the Poster Museum--and that would be none other than Robby Ameen whose sharp and forceful timekeeping enlivens the heart and soul of every number, lending them a sizable measure of their exuberance and swagger. That is especially meaningful considering that Ameen is traveling in fast company, overseeing a burnished ...

Album Review

Robby Ameen: Live at the Poster Museum

Read "Live at the Poster Museum" reviewed by Paul Rauch

by Paul Rauch
July 20, 2024

There are pluses and minuses to all recordings, the attributes stacking up like cordwood due to the virtuosity of the musicians, the compositional value of the tunes and the basic, primary aim of the leader. In this case, the leader, virtuoso drummer Robby Ameen, blurs the line between Afro-Caribbean rhythms and swinging post bop jazz. His music mentions in a way, that the divisions we may see between the different elements of the music that became modern jazz in New ...

Radio & Podcasts

Conrad Herwig, Something Else, Etienne Charles, Josh Lawrence and more

by Benjamin Boddie
July 10, 2024

It's All About the Music ... Fantastic music by Conrad Herwig, Something Else, Etienne Charles, EYM Trio, Alexander Claffy, Fernando Huergo, Lauren Henderson, Zaccai Curtis, Josh Lawrence, Eric Alexander, Bobby Broom, Amina Figarova, Bill Frisell, Ray Obiedo, Troy Roberts, Karrin Allyson, Nick Finzer, Jeremy Pelt, Nicole Glover, Behn Gillece and more. Playlist Conrad Herwig “Fly With The Wind" from The Latin Side Of McCoy Tyner (Savant) 00:00 Something Else “Driftin'" from Soul Jazz (Smoke Sessions) 06:50 Etienne Charles ...

Liner Notes

Conrad Herwig: A Voice Through the Door

by C. Andrew Hovan
May 5, 2023

In the challenging economic and political climate of present day, it seems that much time is spent on matters of only fleeting importance. Furthermore, it seems that our culture has experienced a paradigm shift that places more emphasis on immediacy and instant fulfillment and less on rumination and appreciation of more profound matters. On the one hand come the duties and obligations that embody day to day survival, but there is also a need for balance. It is this current ...