Gathering great women musicians together and getting their music heard by multitudes! Spring 2022
Featuring Producers, Promoters, and DJ’s
Issue #4
MONIQUE WERRO SWISS PRODUCER
BARBARA COLLIN AGENT & PROMOTER
RAGAN WHITESIDE JAZZ DJ
spring 2022
THE REAL TRACY FIELD JAZZ DJ
Musicwomen on Radio
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MARJORIE WALDO south florida
since 2007
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PARIS - SWITZERLAND - ITALY - MIAMI - NASHVILLE - NYC
International Jazz Sensation
“A smart singer that knows how to move and groove with swing and verve.” - Chris Spector, Midwest Record
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VALERIE ROMANOFF south florida
since 2007
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Pamela Hart Reaches for the Stars While Standing on Earth! By William T. Jackson, ABA, B.Acy., MBA (con’t)
How long have you been producing? I have been producing since 1995, through Women in Jazz Association, Inc. What was the first program you produced and where? The first program I produced was Black Women in Jazz on October 2, 1992. It was at Symphony Square in Austin, Texas, featuring four local vocalists. Who are the most famous artists you have produced? Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, and Rachel Farrell. What was your most challenging moment? In 2005, Hurricane Katrina affected sales and attendance. But Rachelle Farrell put on a great show, and Women in Jazz Association, Inc. kept their reputation intact. How many women have you produced? Over 70 female artists Do you have a different approach to producing women? PH: I most certainly do. I add extra staff for artist assistance, backstage, and take extra, reading the artist rider to validate and accommodate the required elements. I also take extra care with vocalists who perform with local bands to gather their music, in advance, to avoid song duplication and prepare for arrangements early. Do you have a mentor or a mentee? I mentor Kylie Phillips and Kya Monee. I rely on Kevin C. Hart, my partner, for music business references, guidance, and support. My sister, Terri, is my life coach. Did you take any courses to become a producer? No. I read A Guide to Concert Production. I am a Certified Project Manager with the expertise to plan effectively and handle logistics in a systematic manner. Do you have a business or corporation? HartBeat Productions is my music production company and Women in Jazz Association, Inc. is my non-profit organization. What is the largest budget you have worked with? The largest budget was is $88,000 in 2019. Tell us about your team. My husband, Kevin Hart and I are certified project managers. Women in Jazz, Inc. has a board of seven members and a volunteer force of eight. Do you play an instrument? I am a vocalist.
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[Photography courtesy of HartBeat Productions]
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since 2007
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