Magnificent!” – Jon Faddis, Grammy nominated trumpeter, on Carlotta Schmidt.
For more than a decade, New Jersey based singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer Carlotta Schmidt (she/they) has been wowing audiences with her soaring vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and vibrant guitar playing. Released in 2025, Carlotta's sophomore album, Overthinker was entirely written and produced by Carlotta. Overthinker features her band, The Bold, and special guest musicians Dave Eggar (Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Norah Jones) and Lyris Hung (Beyonce, Quincy Jones, Indigo Girls). Their first, self-titled album delivered brand-new originals and classic songs performed with their signature jazz-inspired acoustic rock spin. Her album received rave reviews from fans, publications, and organizations, including The Alternative and the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation. Carlotta has played all kinds of music at all kinds of venues, including the Stone Pony and Asbury Lanes, and recently returned from the first leg of her national tour supporting Overthinker. She has performed with numerous local legends and national acts, including 11-time Grammy winning Americana singer/songwriter, Brandi Carlile, and Grammy-nominated jazz trumpeter, Jon Faddis. In 2024, Carlotta created, produced, and performed at the successful women-led music festival, Fourth Wave Fest, through which they raised thousands of dollars for 180 Turning Lives Around, a NJ based charity. Fourth Wave Fest has become an annual event. The third Fourth Wave Fest is already scheduled for March 1st, 2026. Whether she’s playing solo or with her band, Carlotta Schmidt and the Bold, Carlotta loves perfecting her craft and sharing it with the world. To learn more about them, visit their website: https://www.carlottaschmidtmusic.com/.
