For more than 25 years, bassist Carlos Henriquez has been the beating heart in the rhythm section of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and in 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 been rooted in clave, the pulse of all folkloric Afro-Latin music. In this episode, he joins Josh Jackson to talk about Monk con Clave, his dynamite new album with the JALC Orchestra, featuring special guests like pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and percussionist Pedrito Martínez. He also reflects on his illustrative path through jazz education, and answers a timely question about succession.
Monk con Clave, with Carlos Henriquez
