Show Notes
For more than 25 years, bassist Carlos Henriquez has been the beating heart of the rhythm section in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, as well as other bands led by Wynton Marsalis. He’s done more than his share of swinging in those settings. But as a product of the Nuyorican community, Henriquez has also remained deeply rooted in clave — the pulse at the center of folkloric Afro-Latin music.
In this episode, he joins Josh Jackson to discuss Monk con Clave, his dynamite new album with the JALC Orchestra, featuring special guests including pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and percussionist Pedrito Martínez.
Henriquez also reflects on his formative path through jazz education, and weighs in on a timely question of succession.
Chapters
00:00 — Intro
03:05 — Interview with Carlos Henriquez
40:36 — Carlos Henriquez performs “I Mean You” (solo bass) and discusses his bass inspirations
1:00:28 — “This I Dig”
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