Tootie Heath, Roger Shew, Tim Pleasant, Lyman Medeiros, Steve Cotter, Ryan McGillicuddy, Matt Otto, Paul Kreibich, Chuck Manning, and many others
Influences
Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers, Benny Golson, Shirley Horn, Kenny Wheeler, Nancy King, Bill Charlap, Eliane Elias and many more
Sounds Like
Subtlty, vibe, swing, acoustic warmth—all aptly describe the feel of For All We Know. Schell’s connection to Bill Evans, Hank Jones, Red Garland et al. is clear, yet she also evokes more modern lyricists such as Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, and particularly Lynne Arriale with her masterful blending of an Evans-touched elegance with a Monkish rhythmic playfulness
-A. Canter, jazzink review
Canadian-born pianist, Gaea Schell is making a name for herself through her work the last several years in the Los Angeles area.
For All We Know is delivered in a heartfelt manner with Schell’s voice bare in its honesty, and her piano sweetly sad and tender -Brad Walseth, Jazz Chicago
Schell is a real treat and this is a must for everyone that wants to be there first for some hot, new talent and have too-hip-for-the-room bragging rights -Chris Spector, Midwest Record
More info and clips of original compositions available at www.gaeaschell.com
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“It’s the group sound that’s important, even when you’re playing a solo. You not only have to know your own instrument, you must know the others and how to back them up at all times.” - Oscar Peterson
“The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he knows how to listen.” - Duke Ellington
"When it comes to music, there are no scholars, no status and no names. It's all about Love. Love is what makes music." - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Gaea: It was great hearing you at the Left Coast Wine Bar. You are a phenomenal musician! I hope to hear you again soon and perhaps work together some time...
Great to see you last week and hear you, all too briefely, unfortunately! You sounded awesome, girl! Have a great holiday season and wish you much incredible jazz in the New Year!
Gaea my friend, how are ya? Thank you for the birthday wishes, it's good to hear from you. Hope you had a great summer. drop me an e-mail or give a call sometime. Peace out.
Most beautiful playing, singing, swinging, and natural beauty to top! Some people have the whole package. You are one of them. I truly wish you all the attention you deserve, and you deserve plenty... And, btw, you should definitely come to Greece at least once in your life. Better make it soon, because the fires will leave little to see in a few years...
Great to hear from you. I was thinking about you recently and wondering what you were up to. Nice to hear you playing and singing...Great stuff. Keep in touch.
Gaea, yeah it was nice to catch up with you. Your tunes sound fantastic here. Its great to see that your playing some hip gigs and working with fantastic musicians. Hope to play soon.
