Maria Schneider and Maria Schneider Orchestra

Maria Schneider, born in the USA, is a Grammy-winning jazz and classical composer known for her Maria Schneider Orchestra and collaborations with David Bowie. Her trailblazing use of crowdfunding through ArtistShare began with "Concert in the Garden," the first Grammy-winning album sold exclusively online. Honored as an NEA Jazz Master and elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she champions musicians' rights and has testified before Congress on intellectual property.