The Story
Sheroes is an all-female band spearheaded by jazz pianist, composer and arranger Herzig. It is a celebration of the group's 10th anniversary.
All In Good Time is the latest step in Monika Herzig's ongoing mission to elevate women composers, players and bandleaders. This fourth outing under the bannerSheroes, an all-female band spearheaded by pianist, prolific composer and arranger Herzig, is simultaneously a celebration of the group's 10th anniversary and a salute to their perseverance. 'This group has pushed quite a few boundaries and inspired similar formations and initiatives,' said Herzig. 'However, change takes time and we're seeing small steps forward in those 10 years, but we remain patient.'
Back in 2014, her idea was to bring together fellow women jazz musicians with the goal of presenting powerful role models on stage as a way of breaking some lingering stereotypes; a path initially paved by Sherri Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra in the '90s. That groups like Artemis and others have followed the trail that Sheroes helped blaze is proof of efforts paying off.
On All In Good Time, Herzig is once again joined by Sheroes charter members Jamie Baum on flute, Reut Regev on trombone and Leni Stern on guitar. Drummer Rosa Avila returns from her appearances on 2018's Sheroes and 2020's Eternal Dance, while newcomers Camille Thurman on tenor sax and vocals (a former member of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) and bassist-composer Gina Schwarz fill out this current potent lineup. Together their chemistry is undeniable, as they skillfully navigate the demanding originals by Herzig and Schwarz -- and one surprising cover -- while delivering impassioned improvisations along the way.
They open with the elaborate title track, full of intricate counterpoint between flute and trombone and fueled by drummer Avila's grooving backbeat and indelible hookup with Schwarz's deep, syncopated bass lines. Composed by Herzig shortly after Chick Corea's passing in February 2021, it finds the leader outlining the moving harmony on Fender Rhodes electric piano.
Bill Milkowski
Track Listing
- All In Good Time
- Parade of Sadness
- Behind
- Right Now
- Run the World (Girls)
- P C
- Palermo Chico
- Make It Count
- Arrival in Forever
- Jamie's Song
Additional Details
Label: Zoho
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 51 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 07/19/24
UPC: 880956240428
Description
Sheroes is an all-female band spearheaded by jazz pianist, composer and arranger Herzig. It is a celebration of the group's 10th anniversary.
All In Good Time is the latest step in Monika Herzig's ongoing mission to elevate women composers, players and bandleaders. This fourth outing under the bannerSheroes, an all-female band spearheaded by pianist, prolific composer and arranger Herzig, is simultaneously a celebration of the group's 10th anniversary and a salute to their perseverance. 'This group has pushed quite a few boundaries and inspired similar formations and initiatives,' said Herzig. 'However, change takes time and we're seeing small steps forward in those 10 years, but we remain patient.'
Back in 2014, her idea was to bring together fellow women jazz musicians with the goal of presenting powerful role models on stage as a way of breaking some lingering stereotypes; a path initially paved by Sherri Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra in the '90s. That groups like Artemis and others have followed the trail that Sheroes helped blaze is proof of efforts paying off.
On All In Good Time, Herzig is once again joined by Sheroes charter members Jamie Baum on flute, Reut Regev on trombone and Leni Stern on guitar. Drummer Rosa Avila returns from her appearances on 2018's Sheroes and 2020's Eternal Dance, while newcomers Camille Thurman on tenor sax and vocals (a former member of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra) and bassist-composer Gina Schwarz fill out this current potent lineup. Together their chemistry is undeniable, as they skillfully navigate the demanding originals by Herzig and Schwarz -- and one surprising cover -- while delivering impassioned improvisations along the way.
They open with the elaborate title track, full of intricate counterpoint between flute and trombone and fueled by drummer Avila's grooving backbeat and indelible hookup with Schwarz's deep, syncopated bass lines. Composed by Herzig shortly after Chick Corea's passing in February 2021, it finds the leader outlining the moving harmony on Fender Rhodes electric piano.
Bill Milkowski
Track Listing
- All In Good Time
- Parade of Sadness
- Behind
- Right Now
- Run the World (Girls)
- P C
- Palermo Chico
- Make It Count
- Arrival in Forever
- Jamie's Song
Additional Details
Label: Zoho
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 51 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 07/19/24
UPC: 880956240428
