Maryann McSweeney: Jazz Musician in New York

About Maryann McSweeney

Maryann McSweeney is a New York City–based jazz musician heard in small-room settings such as Bar Bayeux. She appears with drummer George Schuller’s MI6, a working ensemble that shifts between straight-ahead swing and open improvisation, alongside collaborators including Mike Fahn, Mike McGinnis, Luke Franco, and Jim Hershman. McSweeney’s role in these lineups emphasizes group listening and quick response to form as it changes. Her performances favor clarity over spectacle, even when the music turns free.