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What happened to the Jam Sessions?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Nico Sapuppo Jan 7.
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Monika Herzig commented on Walt B's blog post An Obligation to Jazz
"Walt
I agree with you. Established performers need to reach out and share and pass on this legacy. Not only will it keep the music vibrant and alive, it also cultivates interest, audiences, and the future stars who will sustain their elders.…"
Pete Oliver replied to Monika Herzig's discussion What happened to the Jam Sessions?
"Hi
I hope it was OK for me to participate in your survey? Even being in the UK and out of action for a while I am sure the same rules apply today for young musicians. I had to make my own way in life fairly early on and the jam sessions replaced my…"
Monika Herzig replied to Monika Herzig's discussion What happened to the Jam Sessions?
"Much appreciated - spread the word.
Monika"
Dave Peck replied to Monika Herzig's discussion What happened to the Jam Sessions?
"I'm am happy to participate. Keep up the good work."
Monika Herzig replied to Monika Herzig's discussion What happened to the Jam Sessions?
"Thanks so much, Greg. And please pass the link along to all your jazz musician friends and students. And your wonderful concert that I got to book with you for Jazz from Bloomington several years ago here in Bloomington, Indiana is still fondly…"
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- In 1987, the pedagogical institute in Weingarten, Germany awarded a scholarship for a one-year exchange program at the University of Alabama to one of their students, jazz pianist Monika Herzig. Together with her partner and guitarist Peter Kienle, she arrived in the States on a one-way ticket, with one suitcase of belongings and one guitar in August 1988.
Since then she has completed her Doctorate in Music Education and Jazz Studies at Indiana University, where she is now a faculty member. As a touring jazz artist, she has performed at many prestigious jazz clubs and festivals, such as the Indy Jazz Fest, Cleveland’s Nighttown, Louisville’s Jazz Factory, the W.C.Handy Festival, Jazz in July in Bloomington and Cincinnati, Columbus’ Jazz & Rib Fest, to name just a few. Groups under her leadership have toured Germany, opened for acts such as Tower of Power, Sting, the Dixie Dregs, Yes, and more.
Recently she has received her third “Individual Artist Grant” from the Indiana Arts Commission in support of her newest CD project “What Have You Gone and Done?”. Her previous release In Your Own Sweet Voice – A Tribute to Women Composers has received much praise. Thomas Garner from Garageradio.com writes, “I was totally awed by the fine musicianship throughout”. As a recipient of the 1994 Down Beat Magazine Award for her composition “Let’s Fool One” and with several Big Band Arrangements published with the University of Northern Colorado Press, Herzig has also gathered international recognition for her writing skills.
The current repertoire of the Monika Herzig Acoustic Project includes originals and arrangements of standard repertoire, such as Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend”, Kern/ Hammerstein’s “The Song Is You”, and Charlie Parker’s “Yardbird Suite”. The Monika Herzig Trio can be heard every Thursday and Saturday at Rick’s Cafe Boatyard at Eagle Creek Reservoir in Indianapolis. For current tour listings and sound samples/ videos visit www.monikaherzig.com.
Distinctive originals and well-chosen standards reveal Herzig's warmhearted, reflective side and her cleverly playful nature.
Nancy Ann Lee
Jazz Times contributor and co-editor of MusicHound Jazz: The Essential Album Guide
“A lovely example of a thoroughly schooled, thoroughly modern jazz pianist.”
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What happened to the jam sessions?
I'm working on a research project to evaluate the current status and need for jazz jam sessions in today's jazz pedagogy. It would be of tremendous help if any of you jazz musicians and students could take 5 minutes to answer a short survey at this link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kqM8aQHIZ8xjFNWgiXAtsg_3d_3d
I will be glad to share any results and recommendations, but the more participants I get of any ages and level, the stronger they will be. Also, please pass this link on to… Continue
I will be glad to share any results and recommendations, but the more participants I get of any ages and level, the stronger they will be. Also, please pass this link on to… Continue
Posted on January 26, 2009 at 4:35pm — 4 Comments
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