Conrad Herwig & The Latin Side Band with special guests Eddie Palmieri and Randy Brecker.
Conrad Herwig (Trombone), Craig Handy (Saxophones, Flute, Bass Clarinet), Mike Rodriquez (Trumpet), Bill O'Connell (Piano), Ruben Rodriguez (Bass), Robby Ameen (Drums), Pedro Martinez (Percussion)
Special Guests:
Eddie Palmieri (Piano), Randy Brecker (Trumpet)
Tracklisting:
1. Oliloqui valley (10:16)
2. One finger snap (5:33)
3. Butterfly (8:52)
4. The sorcerer (6:58)
5. Actual proof (9:22)
6. Maiden voyage (8:42)
7. Cantaloupe Island (9:30)
8. Watermelon man (6:55)
All compositions by Herbie Hancock.
Released 2010.

Mr. Herwig continues his "Latin Side..." series with his fourth release on Half Note, highlighting the music of iconic jazz pianist, Herbie Hancock. This current project follows a formidable tally of credits: three Grammy nominations, two of which represent the Half Note recordings, "Another Kind of Blue - The Latin Side of Miles Davis" and "The Latin Side of Wayne Shorter."
"The Latin Side of Herbie Hancock" was recorded live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York, and it features reigning jazz giant pianist Eddie Palmieri and trumpeter Randy Brecker. The recording includes classic Hancock tunes like "Cantaloupe Island," "Watermelon Man" and "Maiden Voyage." The arrangements were provided by Herwig and pianist Bill O'Connell. (musicalamerica. com)

Reviews:
"Gemeinsam mit seiner bewährten Latin Band "Latinize" sowie Randy Brecker (Trompete) und Eddie Palmieri (Piano) unternimmt Herwig einen abenteuerlichen Trip durch die Latin Side von Herbie Hancock...Herbei Hancock dürfte von dem Ergebnis wohl sehr angetan sein, erfahren seine Tunes doch eine gewinnbringende, zeitgemäße Auffrischung, ohne den Geist der meisterlichen, zeitlosen Kompositionen zu verändern. Eine Einspielung, die nicht nur gestandenen Jazz-Fans gefallen dürfte." (allmyjazz. de)