"Schafer's awareness of when to embellish and when to pull on the reins stands out among the current crop of jazz singers all-too eager to show off their chops at the expense of communicating actual emotion." - Jefferson Public Radio​

"...just the right tonic for jaded jazz ears." - Midwest Record

"This Downbeat darling is just the right tonic for jaded jazz ears." - Midwest Record

"A treat for anyone who considers themselves to be a Jazz aficionado, superb, smooth, evocative vocals, enveloped in equally emotive instrumentals."  - Riveting Riffs

"A knockout debut... leaves you wondering what she can't do."  - The New York City Jazz Record

"A stunning debut. Make a note of Schafer's name, because you're going to be seeing and hearing it a lot over the coming years. With a voice like hers, there are no limits to how far this exceedingly talented lady can go."  - babysue Reviews

A "voice full of nuance, strong in character and soaked in emotion that the audience cannot and should not deflect.” - Debbie Burke, jazz blogger

“...makes you beg for more of the same. Impressive foray." - Jazz Weekly

"Simply put, Ms. Schafer has the kind of classy voice that would not be out of place in the pantheon of great female jazz vocalists." - Hill Rag

"A master of her craft...Whatever her musicians do, they only enhance [her] style and beauty. She is the diamond necklace hanging around the necks of these band members and glittering brightly." - Musical Memoirs

​​“[Maria's] pure and genuine presence [shares] the warm and distinctive feeling of late Karen Carpenter. So Right shows a unique hybridization of Latin Bossa Nova and Pop with Maria's captivating cheerful vocals.” - First View

“[Maria] is winsome with percussion and Sprague’s soprano on “So Right.” There’s a pastoral beauty on “When We Dream” while some folksy pedal steel guitar by Rick Schmidt gives an indie Nashville feel for Schafer on “You Belong To Me”.”  - Jazz Weekly

“Warm and sensuous vocal talent” - SmoothJazz.com

“Vocalist Maria Schafer is a work of art" - Blog Talk Radio

“She has a hot jazzy voice that can handle a lot...just to say her vocals are excellent on this album.” - Keys and Chords

"Schafer’s velvety voice rises above the strains of this fabulous musical ensemble." - The Strand Center for the Arts