Sasha Masakowski
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Born1986 (age 38–39)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationSinger
Years active1990s–present
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1986 (age 38–39) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Labels | Ropeadope |
| Website | sashamasakowski |
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]
- Nominated Best Female Vocalist and Best Emerging Artist, Offbeat magazine, 2009[2]
