Maria Schafer/shane Savala "no Broken Hearts" Cd Release Show at Blue Whale

With a crystal clear tone and a love for leaning into the nitty-gritty tales of life, Los Angeles-based Schafer's take 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.

“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. Recorded after Schafer and longtime guitarist Shane Savala finished their first tour of the Western US, these 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. ...

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With a crystal clear tone and a love for leaning into the nitty-gritty tales of life, Los Angeles-based Schafer's take 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.

“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. Recorded after Schafer and longtime guitarist Shane Savala finished their first tour of the Western US, these 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.

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