Christmas in the City

With their undeniable musical chemistry honed through years of playing together, singer Maria Schafer and guitarist Shane Savala created this beautiful and charming holiday release featuring jazz/folk versions some of your favourite holiday tunes as well as two brand-new holiday originals. Through their deep emphasis on transporting listeners to a place of nostalgia, beauty, and warmth, this second release on the fledgling label Marsch Music is sure to join the ranks of your favourite holiday songs to carry you through the season.

Singer Maria Schafer released her debut first solo album, "To Know Love", in 2018 with a quartet also featuring Shane Savala. The New York City Jazz Record called the album a "knockout debut... leaves you wondering what she can't do" while Jazz Weekly stated it "makes you beg for more of the same." Maria most recently honed her stage skills while traveling the world with big band The Glenn Miller Orchestra for 2 years and has now returned to Los Angeles to resume her place as a rising star in the jazz/folk music scene. More info: htttp://www.MariaSchafer.com

Guitarist Shane Savala is a highly in-demand guitarist in the LA jazz scene who can be found playing in many different genres, in jazz clubs, theaters, and the recording studio. With an intimate connection to the music and his fellow musicians, his artistry shines through in his arrangements, original compositions, unique musical mind, and charming stage presence.
More Info: http://shanesavala.com/