Conrad Herwig
Latin Jazz Innovator
Grammy-nominated trombonist blending bebop virtuosity with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and modern composition.
About
Born November 1, 1959, in Lawton, Oklahoma, Conrad Herwig is a New York-based jazz trombonist and four-time Grammy nominee who has recorded 26+ albums as a leader. A master of both straight-ahead jazz and Afro-Caribbean fusion, he's performed with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Eddie Palmieri, and Tito Puente, while serving as Chair of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University.
Music Style
Herwig's approach combines technical mastery with lyrical expression, exploring the trombone's full range from bebop articulation to Latin grooves. His signature 'Latin Side of' series reimagines jazz standards through Afro-Caribbean arrangements.
Background
- Hometown
- Lawton, Oklahoma
- Education
- University of North Texas
- Instruments
- trombone
- Active
- 1980s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Joe Henderson, Eddie Palmieri, and Tom Harrell — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner
Past Events
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner
Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side of Miles and 'Trane
Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center
trombone • Headliner