Conrad Herwig

DakoJack · Post by **DakoJack** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:22 pm

I don't actually see a ton on here about him am I the only one obsessed with this dude, what an animal. Possibly my favorite to ever do it, any other Conrad fans hit me with your deep cuts on here.

Post by **Matt K** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:43 pm

Yeah I'm a huge fan. I think I own every album he's produced... some stuff he's a sideman for. I actually used to own his old alto after he switched to Rath. He used it as far as I am aware, for one Eddie Palmieri album https://www.amazon.com/Gigue-Bach-Goes- ... B000UBPRJ8 . Was a Conn 36H which he had them swap the Bb attachment so it was in Bb by default.

Mv2541 · Post by **Mv2541** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 11:49 am

He is my favorite trombone player with no exceptions. The airy smoky sound is something I have been searching for forever and I'll probably never get it half a good as he does. Also the sound he can produce on just the mouthpiece alone has given me chills on a few separate occasions- it's unreal.

Not many people (on any instrument) play with as much energy and excitement as he does.

Once in a masterclass he was writing something on a chalk board and the bone stand he was using started to collapse and fall over. This student sitting nearby caught his horn with a lightning reaction and Conrad would have never known if someone didn't tell him and give the kid credit.

SaigonSlide · Post by **SaigonSlide** » Mon Dec 02, 2019 5:28 pm

He’s a game changer on the trombone.

What equipment does he use now?

Mv2541 · Post by **Mv2541** » Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:36 pm

SaigonSlide wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 02, 2019 5:28 pm
He’s a game changer on the trombone.

What equipment does he use now?

His horn is listed on Rath's website under artists. All nickel R10 (.500 bore).

I'm pretty sure he has always played a NY Bach 7 (not 7C). Maybe it was modified but I'm not sure.

TromboneSam · Post by **TromboneSam** » Fri Dec 06, 2019 5:48 am

I saw him in Philly once with Pablo Batista's band. He was incredible. I didn't realize how tall he was. His trombone looked like a toy when he held it!

He was able to draw out so many sounds from his horn. I'll never forget his sound when he musically wailed on high F's in the middle of a melodic phrase. Great improviser and section player.

I think one reason he's not often talked about is because while people know he's around, he's not as "in your face," or even present, as some other people on social media. World class, though.

Gary · Post by **Gary** » Fri Dec 06, 2019 9:24 am

I don't know when you guys say he's not well known what kind of criteria you're using. To the best of my knowledge most musicians I know, know of him.

TromboneSam · Post by **TromboneSam** » Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:58 pm

I guess that's directed at me. I just mean there isn't as much chatter about him as there is about other trombonists.

I didn't mean to lessen or demean Conrad's impressive reputation in any way.

I do find the mouthpiece info interesting though. I know a number of NYC trombonists who play on NY or MV 7's (not 7C's).

dukesboneman · Post by **dukesboneman** » Fri Dec 06, 2019 10:13 pm

I could be wrong, But I remember reading some where that Conrad played on a Bach 12 Mouthpiece

Enelson · Post by **Enelson** » Sat Dec 07, 2019 12:43 am

Conrad has recorded so much great music, but as far as video is concerned, I love to re-watch this Jazz à Vienne performance year after year. It has it all - Conrad takes us from beautiful ballad to fiery Latin improvisation to virtuoso cadenza.

https://youtu.be/gtx6Q9zujEQ

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