Todd Isler - Drums, Hand Drums David Phelps - Guitars Leo Traversa - Bass Adam Morrison - Keys International Orange. Their music has been described as “Guitar driven musical sunshine dancing to a global beat”. They took the name from the color of the Golden Gate Bridge, a fact delivered on a Snapple cap […]
Joshua Quddus - Saxophone Israel Stahl - Trumpet Gibson McAssey - Piano Lucas Giordano - Bass Benjamin Sirignano - Drums The Quddus Quintet is a jazz quintet composed of up and coming young musicians, who are all high school and college students that have been a part of programs such as New York Youth […]
Simona Smirnova - Vocals, Kanklės, Theremin Marcelo Maccagnan - Bass Andrew Cheng - Guitar Simona Smirnova is a New York based composer and vocalist originally from Lithuania. A charming performer who plays an authentic Lithuanian folk zither, called kanklės and she is the only kanklės player in the United States! Simona presents this unique […]
Celebrate Pride Month with this fun, interactive concert featuring nationally acclaimed family musicians Ants on a Log (Philly), Strawbitty Yops (Austin), Lavender Blues (Brooklyn), and Esther Crow (NYC). Sing along with this Super Group to original songs of queer joy, inclusion, social justice and allyship! Stick around after the show to make your own Pride […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in June, 2024 12pm-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches Matt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached. He will discuss: Songs, Forms, Improvisation, Dynamics, Tempos, Feel, Genres, Technique, Emotional State and other important topics […]
Chardavoine - Guitar Michael O’Brien - Acoustic Bass Jay Sawyer - Drums Norbert Stachel - Saxophone John Roggie - Piano and Synths A one of a kind Soirée featuring Haitian Traditional songs, original compositions and music from the American Songbook.
Hari Nandu - Bass Robin Wong - Flute Thomas Hutchings - Saxophone Hari Nandu is an electric solo bassist living in the heart of the lower east side of Manhattan. Hari’s style blends elements of jazz and classical music drawing inspiration from artists such as Michael Manring, Damian Coccio, Jeff Schmidt and Jesús Rico […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in June, 2024 12pm-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches Matt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached. He will discuss: Songs, Forms, Improvisation, Dynamics, Tempos, Feel, Genres, Technique, Emotional State and other important topics […]
$35/night, $60/ 2 nights, $80/ 3 nights WIDE OPEN WORKS SUMMER FESTIVAL 2024 • THURSDAY, JULY 11 • 7pm - **CHARLIE BURNHAM TRIO** Charlie Burnham (violin), Marcus Rojas (tuba), Ben Perowski (drums) 8:15pm - **MATT WILSON & PERMISSION SLIP** Kal Ferreti (trumpet), Spencer Hoefert (guitar), Conway Campbell (bass), Matt Wilson (drums) 9:30pm - **MICHEL GENTILE […]
Photo Credit: Devin Barnes Tim Miller - Guitar Santiago Bosch - Keys Joshua Davis - Bass Cliff Almond - Drums Tim Miller is an American guitarist and composer at the forefront of progressive fusion and jazz. He first became known for his distinctive acoustic-electric sound, melodic compositions, and unique approach to improvisation. His […]
Stephen Philip Harvey - Tenor Saxophone/Compositions M. Alex Ramirez - Alto Saxophone Rachel Therrien - Trumpet Nick Grinder - Trombone Connor Evans - Guitar Martha Kato - Piano Tony DePaolis - Bass Dan Pugach - Drums The Stephen Philip Harvey Octet (SPH8) is a collective of eight musicians from the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest of […]
Alex Madeline - Saxophones/Compositions Amanda Barise - Vocal Olin Clark - Guitar Papuna Sharikatze - Piano Clovis Nicolas - Bass Clemens Grassmann - Drums Alex Madeline, a passionate composer, transcends into another realm when immersed in the creative process. For Alex, art serves as a profound source of inspiration, igniting the spark for musical […]
Joe Pino - Trumpet Philip Weberndorfer - Guitar Peter Brendler - Bass Eric Reeves - Drums The Joe Pino quartet is a high-energy straight-ahead jazz group. Playing Joe’s original compositions, arrangements, and bebop classics!
Zach Sprowls - Piano, Synthesizer Performed by Scranton, Pennsylvania-based pianist and composer, Zach Sprowls, All Beginnings Are Hard is an instrumental telling of what it's like to start over. Zach uses elements of neoclassical minimalism, melody, aching harmony, and electronic synthesis to translate his own life experiences into a deeply-felt journey for listeners. Zach Sprowls […]
Galen Passen - Sitar James Labrosse - Guitar Tripp Dudley - Tabla Compass Trio is a band born out of Brooklyn, NY that delicately blends music traditions and sounds and elements from the Indian Classical music (Raga) world with Flamenco, and many other music genres. All original compositions.
Advance tickets - $20 | Tickets at door - $25 (Online ticket sales end two hours before showtime) 8-8:45pm: Opener (Dear Bongo) 9-9:45pm: Eclipse Dear Bongo: Dear Bongo is a vibrant jam band and outlaw country cover act that seamlessly blends the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead, Phish, Ween, Willie Nelson, and Waylon […]
Tiffany Lyons - Lead Singer KG* Noble - Guitar/Backing Vocals Margaret LaBombard - Bass Ted Marcus - Drums Jed Becker - Synth/Keys Slyboots is a melodic dream. Slip into the sounds of dreamy rock with emotional vocals, rich keyboard textures, post-punk bass, and shimmering guitar.
Bill Ware - Vibraphone Rez Abbasi - Guitar Matt King - Piano Jay Anderson - Bass Taru Alexander - Drums In 1990, Bill Ware was invited to Yokohama Japan to lead a band of NYC jazz musicians for a three-month engagement at a popular venue called “Club Bird.” On returning to the US, Bill […]
Glitchkid (Andrew Vasquez) - DJ Sunfish (Sebastian Carreyrou) - DJ Ayyo Danny and Diamond Flowerss - vocals A pop up event featuring a couple artists from the independent artist collective HELM. Two DJ sets with guest artists spanning EDM, pop, and hip hop, with lots of original underground music.
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in June, 2024 12pm-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches Matt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached. He will discuss: Songs, Forms, Improvisation, Dynamics, Tempos, Feel, Genres, Technique, Emotional State and other important topics […]
Collaboration with SIM & Coltrane Home (School for Improvisation Music) SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS Monday - Friday, August 12 - 15, 2024 10.30am - 6.30pm The SIM experience encompasses ample playing opportunities and discussion of improvisational concepts. SIM is less about teaching through the lens of style and more about the overarching concepts of improvisation, touching […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in June, 2024 12pm-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches Matt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached. He will discuss: Songs, Forms, Improvisation, Dynamics, Tempos, Feel, Genres, Technique, Emotional State and other important topics […]
Shereen Cheong - Piano, Keys, Composer Andrew Cheng - Guitar Matt Garrison - ebass (Featured Guest) Anthony Muthurajah - Drums Shereen Cheong is a New York-based Malaysian pianist, composer, arranger, producer and educator. As a keyboardist/pianist, she has toured extensively with RocNation's artist, Victory Boyd, who was discovered by Jay-Z himself, alongside distinguished icons […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in June, 2024 12pm-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches Matt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached. He will discuss: Songs, Forms, Improvisation, Dynamics, Tempos, Feel, Genres, Technique, Emotional State and other important topics […]
David Sneider (Trumpet), Nick Messler (Trombone), Nate Jones (Trombone), Siya Charles (Trombone), Andrew Vinther (Bass), Peter Glynn (Drums) The core members of The Aviators include David Sneider, Andrew Vinther and Peter Glynn, who met while attending the Juilliard School. They hope to emulate the thrill of flying through unrestrained, highly-interactive improvisation. David Sneider is a […]
Derek Lewis - Piano Zwelakhe-Duma Belle le Pere - Upright Bass Ryan Sands - Drums Kal Ferretti - Trumpet Sean Hong Wei - Tenor Sax Wes Lewis - Alto Sax Derek Lewis is a New York City based Pianist, Composer, and Educator, originally from Buffalo, New York. in 2021, Lewis moved to New York […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in Sept, 2024 12pm-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches Matt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached. He will discuss: Songs, Forms, Improvisation, Dynamics, Tempos, Feel, Genres, Technique, Emotional State and other important topics […]
Brian Prunka - Oud Kenny Warren - Trumpet Matt Darriau - Sax/Clarinet/Kaval John Murchison - Bass Chris Stromquist - Drums Alber Baseel - Percussion Nashaz is an expression of Brian Prunka's lifelong devotion to both Arabic music and jazz. Dubbed "one of New York’s most eclectic, interesting oudists” (NY Music Daily), his oud playing, […]
Don't miss an electrifying world-class jazz experience with Carl Winther, Richard Andersson, and Grammy winner Jeff "Tain" Watts. Carl Winther: Piano Richard Andersson: Bass Jeff "Tain" Watts: Drums Prepare for an unforgettable evening of jazz with this unique trio, blending Danish and American jazz traditions. Their music is a captivating fusion of modern jazz with […]
Cost: $15 per person (Under 12 months – FREE) Colin Hinton - Drums Shawn Lavato - Bass Sebastien Ammann - Piano Join us for a live jazz performance, perfect for both toddlers and their parents, at Shape Shifter Plus. The performance will feature various jazz standards as well as jazz renditions of popular […]
