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 […]
Dayna Stephens – EWI and saxophones Jonathan Epley – guitar Todd Harrison – drums Joshua Davis – bass This evening will feature the powerhouse guitar trio writing of Jonathan Epley, augmented by the interstellar EWI doublings and improvisations of Dayna Stephens, and supported by the ferocious dancing of drummer Todd Harrison and bassist Joshua Davis. […]
Through Manifest(Live), Nio Levon aims to create a transformative experience that not only shares her personal journey as a Black, Queer, multidimensional artist and abolitionist but also inspires and challenges audiences to reflect on critical issues such as systemic racism, climate change, human rights, and the power of manifestation. This performance serves as a testament […]
Klazz-Ma-Tazz: Ben Sutin - Violin Elijah Shiffer - Reeds Sam Harmet - Guitar Ben Rosenblum - Accordion Ben Rolston - Bass Ben Zweig - Drums Founded in 2014 by violinist Benjamin Sutin, New York Music Daily once described Klazz-Ma-Tazz as "Epically Haunting Lynchian Klezmer Jazz." Klazz-Ma-Tazz explores a mix of original music and uniquely […]
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 […]
Performances by: - Eleonor Bindman - Solo concert Piano performance - Maya Solovey -Voice and IIhusa T-Guitar ( Di ) - Adam Kahan -Bass and Anita Mae - Cello - Beverley Grant - solo guitar and voice - Carolina Davis -alto saxophone solo and electronics with ( DI ) The Park Slope Food Coop Concert […]
Max Bessesen - alto saxophone Ethan Philion - bass Devin Drobka - drums Love Call is a collaborative trio consisting of saxophonist Max Bessesen, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Devin Drobka. The trio formed during the height of the pandemic when Philion and Bessesen coped with their lack of performance opportunities by exploring adventurous […]
Buffi Jacobs - Cello Joel Olivas - Visuals Buffi Jacobs, a distinguished modernistic cellist and composer, currently resides in the vibrant New York City. Celebrated for her role in The Polyphonic Spree, Jacobs is renowned for her enthralling performances, innovative compositions, and complex arrangements. Her career, spanning over three decades, is marked by a […]
Sam Konin is an acclaimed young electric and upright bassist. At 15 years old has worked with the likes of Johnathan Blake, Dayna Stephens, Ben Solomon, and Gilad Hekselman, among others. A native of New Jersey, he performs regularly across NJ and New York City. Joining him on his first NYC date as a bandleader […]
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 […]
David Bixler - Woodwinds Heather Martin Bixler - Violin Arturo O'Farrill - Piano Raul Reyes - Bass Vince Cherico - Percussion Fusing Celtic, jazz and Afro-Latin influences, super group The Auction Project—led by saxophonist, flutist, and composer David Bixler, and featuring Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill—create a surprising, richly textured and thoroughly […]
Join Lindsay and Marshall from Tumble Science Podcast for Kids with their special guest Dan Saks from Noodle Loaf and “Songbud” composer and producer Alan Goffinski from Terrestrials (a family-friendly podcast from Radiolab), as they give a Dino-TASTIC live performance! Featuring games, songs, dancing, and science storytelling, you’ll learn all about fossils, flex your dinosaur knowledge, and […]
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 […]
The music of FULL CIRCLE draws inspiration from traditional West African rhythm and blues, jazz, and Caribbean dance styles, making for an engaging blend of African diaspora music, with the violin front and center. Joining me on stage is a dynamic mix of award winning musicians who share a passion for multifaceted musical landscapes. This […]
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7 pm. Gracie Jay - Vocal Looper 7:30 pm Adi Meyerson (bass) and Lex Korten (piano) Multi talented arranger and vocalist, Gracie Jay has performed and recorded with artists including Cyrille Aimee, Nicholas Payton, Camille Thurman, Jamison Ross and more. Her written works have been performed by groups including the New Orleans Jazz […]
Manuel Linhares - Vocals and Composition Phillip Golub - Piano Or Bareket - Bass Roberto Giaquinto - Drums Manuel Linhares is a Portuguese Jazz singer dedicated to performance, composition and teaching and currently living in between New York and Porto, Portugal. In this show Manuel will be presenting his latest compositions from his third […]
Arun Ramamurthy Trio $20 Arun Ramamurthy - violin, compositions Damon Banks - electric bass Sameer Gupta - drums Arun Ramamurthy Trio (ART) brings together South Indian classical Carnatic music and contemporary American jazz. Boundaries are blurred in this organic and seamless integration of styles as the group expands on traditional forms in explosive, improvisational flights […]
