Join us on Sunday, December 9th, at 2:00 pm for a special edition of Jazz in the Basement with accomplished jazz pianist Monika Herzig. From 2:00 to 3:00, Herzig will perform music from her repertoire, which includes works by jazz legends like Chick Corea, Marian McPartland, Dave Brubeck, and Vince Guaraldi. Joining her for part of the set will also be D.C.-based saxophonist Leigh Pilzer. The concert will be followed by a holiday celebration, complete with German holiday treats and German beer.
© Monika Herzig
In 1988,
Monika Herzig arrived in the United States with her partner, guitarist Peter Kienle, after receiving an exchange scholarship from the pedagogical institute in Weingarten, Germany. Since then, she has completed her Doctorate in Music Education with minor fields in Jazz Studies at Indiana University, where she is now a faculty member in Arts Administration. As a touring jazz artist, she has performed at many prestigious jazz clubs and festivals, such as the Indy Jazz Fest, Cleveland’s Nighttown, Birdland, the Manchester Craftsmen Guild, and more. Groups under her leadership have toured Germany, opening for acts such as Tower of Power, Sting, the Dixie Dregs, Yes, and more. Her newest project, „SHEroes,“ features the world’s leading female jazz instrumentalists.
Leigh Pilzer has performed at many of Washington, D.C.'s top jazz venues, including Blues Alley, Twins Jazz, Westminster Presbyterian, the Atlas Performing Arts Center, Jazz at the Garden, The Mansion at Strathmore, and the Takoma Park JazzFest, among others.
Jazz in the Basement is a monthly concert series featuring local jazz artists, organized by the DC Public Library and curated by Bertrand Uberall and John Cook. The concerts are intended to highlight young artists, new composers, or unique jazz sounds to broaden the listening landscape of our Washington, DC audiences. DC Public Library is a proud supporter of our local music community and looks forward to expanding valuable resources to assist musicians in their creative and professional endeavors.
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