Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra

[RuprechtJr.]

Posted: 12/26/10 at 11:44pm

Has anyone ever listened to Maria Schneider's music? I was an on/off listener, but I've recently started listening to her stuff heavily and thoughtfully. It is the absolute perfect blend of classical and modern jazz. Her orchestrations are ridiculous, as well as her personnel she has in her band (many broadway regulars: Tony Kadleck, Charlie Pillow, George Flynn, Adam Kolker) Her music is really only great for a sit-down listening session. I find if I put it on in the background while cleaning I get distracted and get lost in the music. There's always so much going on in her scores, but it doesn't over-blow itself. It always achieves this perfect state of, well, perfection. Anyone like/listen to her music?

[RuprechtJr.]

Posted: 12/31/10 at 9:30am

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