From a certain angle, it would almost appear that composer, arranger extraordinaire Maria Schneider is living in a fantasy world. Her music is highly acclaimed, her performances are killer. The commissions for compositions, conducting and arranging having come steadily, for other musical organizations as well as her own work. Her last recording not only won a Grammy, but is the first recording to do so while being entirely sold over the Internet, at her website, through her association with ArtistShare. The next album to come out in June, titled Sky Blue, by her own admission, might be her band's best yet.
AAJ contributor R.J. DeLuke caught up with Schneider recently, to discuss her background, working with Gil Evans and her ongoing relationship with ArtistShare.
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