American jazz singer (born 1986)
Sasha Masakowski |
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Born | 1986 (age 37–38) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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Genres | Jazz |
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Occupation | Singer |
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Years active | 1990s–present |
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Labels | Ropeadope |
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Website | sashamasakowski.com |
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Musical artist
Sasha Masakowski (born 1986) is an American jazz singer.[1] She was born in New Orleans and is the daughter of jazz guitarist Steve Masakowski[2][3] and concert pianist Ulrike Antonie Sprenger.[4] She heard jazz at an early age due to her father's association with Ellis Marsalis Jr.[4]
She attended the University of New Orleans, where her father led the Jazz Studies department.[5]
She names as influences Bobby McFerrin, Rachelle Ferrell, and Flora Purim.[4] She performs in the Masakowski Family Band with her father and her brother Martin, who plays bass and is part of her Art Market band.[4] Her debut album Wishes (Hypersoul, 2011) was recorded with and produced by pianist James Westfall.[6]
Awards and honors
- Nominated Best Female Vocalist and Best Emerging Artist, Offbeat magazine, 2009[2]
Discography
- Wishes (Hypersoul, 2011)
- Old Green River (2015)
- Hildegard with Hildegard (2015)
- N.O. Escape with Masakowski Family (2016)[7]
- Art Market (Ropeadope, 2018)
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas with Masakowski Family (2020)
As guest
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