Bassist and bandleader Carlos Henriquez brings his big band to the front with Monk Con Clave, a large ensemble tribute rooted in Afro-Caribbean rhythm and New York history, reimagining the music of Thelonious Monk, drawing from his long relationship with Monk's music and the cultural history of San Juan Hill.
Made up of members of the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, with guest pianists Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Osmany Paredes and Robert Rodriguez, and percussionist Pedrito Martinez, Monk Con Clave comes to life under Carlos Henriquez's watchful eyes and ears.
Hear a track from Monk Con Clave each weekday morning @ 8:20AM, another feature made possible by the members of WBGO!
Mon-"Round Midnight"
Tues-"I Mean You"
Wed-"Raise Four"
Thurs-"Green Chimneys"
Fri-"Plena Azul / Blue Monk
