Maria Schneider: Composing in the Age of Curated Rage

Spotlight On by Lawrence Peryer

May 10, 202655:09Music

Today, The Tonearm’s needle lands on composer and avid birdwatcher Maria Schneider . Few composers working today have Maria Schneider's range. She holds seven Grammy Awards, was named an NEA Jazz Master, and this year to...

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