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]

Sasha Masakowski
Background information
Born1986 (age 37–38)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationSinger
Years active1990s–present
LabelsRopeadope
Websitesashamasakowski.com

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

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  • Nominated Best Female Vocalist and Best Emerging Artist, Offbeat magazine, 2009[2]

Discography

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  • 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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References

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  1. ^ Milano, Brett (30 May 2018). "Sasha Masakowski, Art Market (Ropeadope)". OffBeat Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Sasha Masakowski". www.kennedy-center.org. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  3. ^ Tilton, Ann Marshall (16 October 2013). "My New Orleans: 20 Questions with Sasha Masakowski". GoNOLA.com. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d Gilbert, Andrew (1 June 2022). "Singer Sasha Masakowski brings her famous family to SF concerts". The Mercury News. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  5. ^ Haines, Matt (16 June 2020). "Jazz Deepens Bond Between New Orleans Father & Daughter". VOA. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  6. ^ Bilawsky, Dan (26 July 2011). "Sasha Masakowski and Musical Playground: Wishes album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  7. ^ Bailey, C. Michael (2017-03-26). "Masakowski Family: N.O. Escape". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
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