LA-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer Maria Schafer

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with LA-based Jazz Vocalist & Composer  Maria Schafer .. We talked to her about her new 2024 CD Here For You and an interesting story about how jazz became her career. This new project marks a pivotal moment in her career featuring six original compositions on an album firmly rooted in straight-ahead jazz, while showcasing her modern touch. Known for deeply connecting with audiences new and old, she interprets beloved jazz standards while also introducing the world to her own remarkably catchy and endearing original music. Drawing influences from folk and world music cultures, she can be found dancing onstage while playing with some of the best instrumentalists around Los Angeles and elsewhere. Dig this story. More Maria - https://www.mariaschafer.com/ For More Neon Jazz Interviews: Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neon-jazz-interviews/id546432639Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4gAltD2kVLq8uNkpSFtkm0 The Home of Neon Jazz: http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:   https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ERA  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices