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| A Tribute to Women Composers The new CD release by the Monika Herzig Acoustic Project - In Your Own Sweet Voice - A Tribute to Women Composers presents jazz and pop songs as well as originals by Monika Herzig arranged for jazz combo. Selections include songs by Carole King, Carly Simon, Laura Nyro, Bernice Petkere, and Monika Herzig. Many of the original compositions are dedicated to special friendship and support shared among women. Herzig is a member of the Music Faculty of the esteemed Indiana University School of Music. She has performed and recorded with her own group, jazz fusion ensemble BeebleBrox, the Oliver Nelson jr. group, Bob Berg, and others. 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. Her trio is a regular feature on Thursdays and Saturdays at Rick's Cafe Boatyard in Indianapolis. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |