Monterey Jazz Festival: Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All Star Band

The Jimmy Lyons Stage seemed hardly big enough to hold all the performers in Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All-Star Band with Special Guests Randy Brecker and Joe Lovano. Bold and brassy, this band filled the arena.

Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All-Star Band, by Mike Rainey

At first, like a stew that’s just beginning to simmer, the various elements of the band were bright and beautiful but didn’t quite meld together into a delicious whole. But just like that stew, the audience’s patience was rewarded as the elements eventually combined to produce a top-notch performance.

Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All-Star Band, by Mike Rainey

Catch Conrad Herwig’s Latin Side All-Star Band Saturday night at the Monterey Jazz Festival on the Bill Berry Stage at 10:30pm.

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