is a very active improviser, composer, saxophonist, and clarinetist living in Oslo and Copenhagen, who has released 9 albums in her own name, and contributed to more than 20 albums of others. She is the leading force and composer of the double-trio Caktus which gave her the nomination as ‘Composer of the Year’ at the Danish Critic’s Prize ‘Steppeulven’ in 2020, as well as a nomination for ‘Album of the year’ at Danish Music Awards Jazz.
As a composer she writes for both her own ensembles and external commissions, which has led to many different musical and cross-aesthetic collaborations varying from duos to bigbands, where she works with both more traditional notation as well as graphic notation and instructions. Maria is a very curious and dedicated artist who is fascinated by melodies as well as more abstract sounds, and as a saxophone player she is known for her deep presence, listening and very distinct sound.