Jazz Articles about Maria Schafer

About Maria Schafer

Radio & Podcasts

Marcus Miller, Harry Connick, Jr., John Coltrane & Maria Schafer

by Joe Dimino
December 15, 2024

Episode 884 of Neon Jazz kicks off with the exceptional talent of Los Angeles-based singer Maria Schafer, followed by the iconic Harry Connick Jr., whose influence helped shape her journey to becoming one of the most sought-after jazz vocalists on the West Coast. From there, we dive into fresh sounds from seasoned veterans releasing new material before the year's close, including Arun Ramamuthy, Carlos Mena, and the dynamic Brooklyn-based WORKS trio of Michel Gentile, Daniel Kelly, and Rob Garcia. The ...

Album Review

Maria Schafer - Shane Savala: No Broken Hearts

Read "No Broken Hearts" reviewed by Mackenzie Horne

by Mackenzie Horne
October 26, 2019

No Broken Hearts is special because while it could function on its own as a fond nod to tradition or a forward-thinking allusion to the modern songbook, it truly functions as a series of love letters--love letters to collaboration, the living history of strong women songwriters, and deeply personal experiences within music. Vocalist Maria Schafer and Los Angeles-based guitarist Shane Savala have collaborated on a number of projects over the course of Schafer's residence in California. An incredibly versatile musician, ...