Biography
"A stunning debut (Babysue Reviews)", this beautifully crafted presentation from LA-based vocalist Maria Schafer features her modern arrangements of jazz standards and Brazilian tunes with a core guitar trio expanding and contracting in personnel to achieve intimacy and give the lyrics their best due. In the most sparse charts, intimate tracks including "her duet with Butts' [bass] which opens “Lush Life” makes you beg for more of the same (Jazz Weekly)." The album's finale assumes the full guitar trio with trumpet solos for a closing homage to Anita O'Day and Oscar Peterson. With a wide range of moods and concepts for the casual listener as well as the avid jazz lover, you'll find "there is nothing simple about Schafer’s improvisational skills and satin-smooth tone (Musical Memoirs)."
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Members:
Maria
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Sounds Like:
Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Liz Wooley, Carmen McRae,
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Influences:
Anita O'Day, Oscar Peterson, Becca Stevens, Carmen McRae
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AirPlay Direct Member Since:
12/30/17
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Profile Last Updated:
08/14/23 15:01:17