Upcoming Gigs

New York based composer Maria Schneider has netted TWO Grammy nominations for her fantastic 2007 release Sky Blue. This collection of five original tunes showcases Schneider's exquisite arrangements and abilty to command a full orchestra with sensitivity and precision. The album has garnered enthusiatic praise since its release this Autumn, with The Sunday Times saying, "At its best, the music flickers with an aura of rarified beauty", and The Guardian stating in its five star review that "...Maria Schneider sets a standard that few musicians can even think about."