Monika Herzig

Monika Herzig, Joe Fonda, and Ben Kono

by Jerome Wilson
February 12, 2025

This show features music from Monika Herzig, Terri Lyne Carrington, Joe Fonda, McCoy Tyner, and Ben Kono. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Jonathan Powell “Inner Urge" from Mambo Jazz Party (Circle 9) 00:52 Anthony Branker & Ascent “Never Alone" from Blessings (Origin) 7:40 Host Speaks 15:14 Monika Herzig's Sheroes “All in Good Time" from All in Good Time ...

Monika Herzig's Sheroes: All in Good Time

by Dan Bilawsky
August 6, 2024

Time waits for no woman. In terms of the importance of creating an ensemble to promote and empower female musicians, pianist Monika Herzig came to that realization back in 2014. So she did what was needed, gathering a band of Sheroes to deliver music and message to the people. Now, ten years later, Herzig can look back with pride on what she's created, celebrate the present with this group's fourth record, and contemplate the future for a band that's had ...

Monika Herzig: Both Sides of Joni with Janiece Jaffe

by Jane Kozhevnikova
June 1, 2023

It is always challenging to create an album based on songs by someone as great as Joni Mitchell. Monika Herzig, pianist and composer, went for this challenge inspired by vocalist Janiece Jaffe. Although they recorded the project together, Jaffe passed away unexpectedly after heart surgery in November 2022. Shocked and devastated by the passing of her friend of 31 years, Herzig committed to finish the project and share it with the world. The album Both Sides of Joni ...

Monika Herzig

by Lawrence Peryer
April 15, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On Monika Herzig, whose career as a jazz pianist and composer spans three decades and dozens of releases. Monika joins us to talk about the release of her reimagined set of Joni Mitchell's music, which she arranged and features vocals interpreted by her late friend, award-winning vocalist Janiece Jaffe.To quote from the liner notes: “This album is, first and foremost, about relationships: between Janiece and Monika; between the stretch of time that gave rise ...

Women in Jazz… and Only Women

by Russell Perry
March 9, 2021

In 2020, for the first time, woman musicians won half of the instrumental categories in the Jazz Journalists Association's annual awards program. To celebrate Women's History Month, we are going to turn over the next several programs to women artists, whose numbers are steadily growing within the jazz ranks, making the music stronger. This hour of Jazz at 100 Today! will explore the music of All-Women groups--Terri Lyne Carrington & The Mosaic Project, Monika Herzig's Sheroes, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, ...

Monika Herzig: Sheroes

by Jim Worsley
July 6, 2018

Composer and pianist Monika Herzig embarks on carefully scored passages against a bevy of broad sonic palettes on her 2018 release Sheroes. Herzig has long championed female empowerment in jazz, as well as other forms of music. For Sheroes she assembled an international cast featuring many of the finest musicians in the world. A total of nine musicians, including Herzig, brought their wealth of talent and band leading skills into the studio. The results are rewarding and sophisticated ...

Monika Herzig: A Portrait of a Hero

by Hrayr Attarian
July 3, 2018

German-born and US-based pianist, author and composer Monika Herzig released her most accomplished work to date the sublime Sheroes in March of 2018. This cohesive album is a celebration of women in music and particularly jazz, on it Herzig's group of women instrumentalists stimulatingly interpret several originals and two covers. Herzig has a doctorate in music education and is a Senior Lecturer at Indiana University in Bloomington. She also has authored two books and has several recordings both as a ...

Survey On Jazz Jam Sessions - Research Study By David Baker And Monika Herzig

Source: Monika Herzig
April 15, 2012

Dear Jazz student/performer/educator: You are invited to participate in a research study about the role of the Jazz Jam Sessions as a learning tool for jazz musicians. If you are a possible subject because you perform or teach jazz on any level please take this survey. Completing the survey should take no longer than 10 minutes. This is phase 2 of a preliminary study conducted in 2008 and your response is much appreciated even if you participated in the preliminary ...
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"David Baker: A Legacy in Music" By Monika Herzig, with a Foreword by Quincy Jones

Source: Michael Ricci
October 3, 2011

From Studio to Stage with One of the World's Best-Loved Living Legends in Music BLOOMINGTON, Ind. A Living Legend, musician, educator, and composer David Baker has made a distinctive mark on the world of music in his nearly 60-year career—as performer (chiefly on trombone and cello), educator, composer, and conductor. In this richly illustrated volume accompanied by a full-length CD, with a foreword by Quincy Jones, Monika Herzig explores Baker's artistic legacy, from his days as a jazz musician in ...
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Pianist Monika Herzig Invites You on a Journey with New CD/DVD Release “Come with Me”

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
February 3, 2011

Indianapolis, IN—Pianist Monika Herzig will present her second Owl Studios release entitled “Come with Me" in March 2011. The CD/DVD combo reflects a unique partnership between musicians, the Owl Studios label and award-winning documentary filmmaker Susanne Schwibs. The journey comes to life with a 30-minute documentary that includes a variety of visuals, concert footage, and interviews, as well as special features of live performances. In addition the package includes a full-length CD with originals as well as unique arrangements of ...
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Jazz This Week: Jazz Education Network Conference, Jeff Hall, Monika Herzig, Legacy Jazz Quintet, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
May 23, 2010

The big jazz and creative music event this week in St. Louis is the first-ever Jazz Education Network conference at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, a three-day extravaganza with hundreds of attendees from around the country that will be highlighted by a series of public concerts Thursday through Saturday evenings at the Touhill Performing Arts CenterThursday's concert includes the Brubeck Institute Quintet; the Caswell Sisters; the JEN All-Stars, hosted by bassist John Clayton; and the Army Blues “Pershing's ...
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Pianist Monika Herzig Schedules Two St. Louis Performances in May

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman
March 31, 2010

The German-born jazz pianist Monika Herzig, who teaches music a couple of states over at the University of Indiana, is coming to the St. Louis area for two performances in May.Herzig, who played here most recently at last year's St. Louis Art Fair, will back singer Jeff Hall for a gig at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 at Lone Wolf Coffee Company, 15480 Clayton Road in Ballwin. Hall is a protege of the well-known Kansas City jazz vocalist ...
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Pianist Monika Herzig Discovers Peace on Earth is More Than Just a Dream

Source: Cheryl Hughey Promotions
September 21, 2009

World traveler and pianist Monika Herzig releases worldwide distribution of Peace on Earth November 3, 2009 under the Owl Studios label.

The journey to musical success wasn’t easy for Monika Herzig. Armed with just a suitcase, guitar and a cup full of dreams, Monika and her guitarist Peter Kienle, immigrated to the US from Germany on a one-year student exchange program in August 1988. Virtually penniless, the full-time adventurers figured if they could just make it to America (the ...
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NY Showcases for new CD by Monika Herzig "A Tribute to Women Composers"

Source: All About Jazz
December 30, 2005

IN YOUR OWN SWEET VOICE - A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN COMPOSERS New York Showcases for new CD by the Monika Herzig Acoustic Project WHAT: Showcase Concerts for new Jazz CD Release, $10 Admission WHEN: Friday, January 13, 10pm &12am AND Friday, January 20, 8pm WHERE: CREOLE Restaurant and Music Supper Club, 2167 Third Ave, New York, NY 10035, on the northeast corner of 118th Street in the heart of East Harlem, El Barrio, for ...
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