Monday 1 February 2016

Musician of the Month - February

For February's musician of the month I chose one of my favorite jazz composers, Maria Schneider.

Maria Schneider (1960 – present)
Schneider was born in Windom, Minnesota.
Schneider is an American composer and big-band-leader.
Her 2004 album Concert in the Garden won a Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.
Her 2007 composition "Cerulean Skies" won a Grammy for 'Best Instrumental Composition."
Schneider’s music has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stoppingly gorgeous, and beyond categorization.” 

Schneider has performed with over 80 groups in over 30 countries, and taught at universities worldwide.

Check out these two videos below to see some of her work. How would you describe her music? Does it make you think of any pictures or scenes?





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