No Broken Hearts CD

Maria's second album featuring a guitar quartet with longtime guitarist and collaborator Shane Savala, bassist Max Kraus, and drummer/percussionist James Yoshizawa. 

A beautiful and moody mixture of freshly-arranged jazz standards, dancing Latin tunes, and uplifting and emotional original tunes spanning a jazzy singer-songwriter vibe. 

SIX Original tunes featured on this album: Tracks 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 11

1. Half Awake 1:10 
2. Jitterbug Waltz 4:48 
3. Love for Sale 4:31 
4. No Broken Hearts 4:07
5. Talk 0:55 
6. Make It Real 2:59 
7. Both Sides Now 5:27 
8. Angel Eyes 6:51 
9. Echoes 3:36 
10. The Lady Is a Tramp 3:12 
11. Shape Your Light (Extended Version) 3:16 
12. Love Is You 4:59 
13. When You're Smiling 3:49

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Personnel: Maria Schafer - vocals, Shane Savala - guitar, Max Kraus - acoustic bass, James Yoshizawa - drums

Recorded by Cooper Appelt at Fireflower Studios in Los Angeles

Fresh takes on jazz standards by Fats Waller, Dennis and Brent, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, Goodwin, Shay, and Fisher, as well as a Joni Mitchell tune. 

More about the original songs written by Maria Schafer and or Maria and Shane Savala"

"Make It Real" features an encouraging and motivational message of taking life by the horns and realizing your hopes and dreams. Played on BBC1 on vocalist/pianist Laila Biali's radio show, the tune serves to brighten your day and give you the kick needed to start working on your dreams!

"Shape Your Light" is a love letter, informed by Maria's experiences as a teacher, woman, and caregiver, and by Shane's experience as a loving uncle.

"Echoes" is a reminiscent promise to hold dear the memories of those passed, specifically inspired by Maria's late grandmother in her final years.