The group is touring as a Sextet featuring Monika Herzig [piano], Jamie Baum [flute], Reut Regev [trombone] Jasna Jovicevic [saxophone] Kristin Korb [bass & vocal], Rosa Avila [drums]
Monika Herzig’s Sheroes is an advocacy project for diversity and also offers educational outreach programs such as Jazz Girls Day. This is a workshop day for girls ages 10-20 with no prior jazz experience required that offers improvisation clinics, mentorship, and the opportunity to work in a jazz combo.
Eternal Dance is an expression of life, feelings, experiences. This compilation is our collective sharing of difficult times, empowerment for overcoming more than just being female jazz musicians, but having the expressive powers of music to take life by the horns – no matter what curveballs it throws at you, while honoring those who lose the battle,” explains Herzig. “My journey with my SHEro sisters started five years ago. We bonded as a group of bandleaders who saw the need for role models and peer support in order to encourage more female participation in the jazz art form to get our musical voices heard. It also reflects a journey that I never expected due to a cancer diagnosis in the summer of 2018. Writing and performing, especially with this group, helped me to overcome a difficult time of healing while witnessing loved ones losing their battle.”
“…Herzig herself is a visionary artist and educator, a true jazz warrior with an already fascinating career.” – BOB BLUMENTHAL “After 100 years, having women play is not a novelty…We’re taught you have to be better than everyone else [to get a job with a band]. That tokenism is not healthy and I hope we’re not having this same conversation 10 years from now.”– MONIKA HERZIG IN POLLSTAR**** – DOWNBEAT (4 STARS!) DOWNBEAT “SHEROES” FEATURE, HERE“accomplished and inspiring” – JAZZIZ“SHEROES is a brilliant project…”– TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON“Didn’t expect to hear this treatment of my own song. So nice to be able to honestly say I really, really liked it! – VALERIE SIMPSON (on SHEROES “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”) “The jazz super group of the year is right here – SHEROES!” – HOWARD MANDEL, Author/President of JJA
The recent chart position of Eternal Dance might help on top New release on Savant/ High Note “Eternal Dance” – 15 weeks in JazzWeek peaking at #6
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