Maria Schafer - No Broken Hearts (2019)

With a crystal clear tone and a love for leaning into the nitty-gritty tales of life, Maria Schafer's takes on well-worn tunes are unique and comforting in-the-moment flights that make audience members feel part of something momentous. Playful, sultry, and completely heartfelt. Partnering with long-time guitarist Shane Savala, their on-stage chemistry, choice arrangements, and charismatic communication grab audience members and make them fast friends and lifetime fans. First words about the album: “Maria’s voice is one you don’t forget… solid, clean…every note is perfect. Love her sound. It has a jazz legacy feel to it that brings back the great memories of the great jazz divas.” - Rich Germaine, Jazz Radio Network The third release on the Marsch Music label, new album “No Broken Hearts” is a mixture of fresh and quirky takes on jazz standards, dreamy originals with a singer-songwriter vibe, and dancing folk sambas. The self-assurred and light-footed arrangements offer an approachable meal to delight all listeners on an emotional journey. Originals “No Broken Hearts”, “Echoes”, “Make It Real”, and “Shape Your Light (Extended Version)” offer a taste of future albums with a greater journey into original songwriting. With Maria Schafer on vocals, Shane Savala on guitar, Max Kraus on bass, and James Yoshizawa.