Vardan Ovsepian, piano Roni Eytan, harmonica Joshua Davis, bass Jay Sawyer, drums Western classical music with contemporary groove-based jazz From the early years Vardan was fascinated by the blend of western classical music with jazz, and has been in perpetual search for unique ways of incorporating the hybrid formation in his composing and improvising. Throughout […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in Oct, 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 […]
Sean Schulich, flute; Doron Lev, drums; Matt Dickey, guitar; Dylan Kaminkow, bass plus more... Alpha Mosaic pulses with originality. Edgy, haunting and infectious melodies mix with churning rhythms. Experimental & exploratory, all with a groove. When Doron Lev, drums, and Sean Schulich, flute, first met in New York City, they knew immediately they had to […]
Kevin Miller - Electric Guitar Dan Blake - Saxophone This project is a freely improvised duo between guitarist Kevin Miller and saxophonist Dan Blake.
7pm: Summit Album Release Show Cooper Malanowski- Trombone Kai Burns- Guitar David Macchione- Bass Alex Yoo- Drums Odin Scherer & Adam Cordero have been developing their collective language as improvisers since they met at The New School in 2017. This concert will include a range of original music from both composers, featuring some compositions from […]
Pursuance: The Coltranes- discussion and trio around the Coltrane legacy featuring Alice Coltrane presenting Milena Casado in conversation with Matthew Garrison, Founder ShapeShifter Plus and Andy Milne, Assistant-director SIM
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in Oct, 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 […]
DOUBLE BILL "Human Activity: Dream of the Possible" is a ten-movement meditation on the climate challenges we face, seeking to inspire action for a sustainable future. This piece, composed and premiered by guitarist Brad Shepik in 2021, builds on his earlier work, "Human Activity Suite" (2007). Shepik’s extensive career includes collaborations with jazz greats such […]
Original Music. Stylings of other Composers Songs. Tickets are available at door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sparkytown3.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&v=b1oiCX9AKW0&feature=youtu.be
Peter Knoll - guitar, effects Christian Finger - drums Nimbu2 was founded by the two German/American musicians/composers Peter Knoll (guitar, effects) and Christian Finger on drums in 2022 after performing together for more than 10 years in different formations.The two deeply passionate and creative spirits create ambient soundscapes and spontaneous compositions and take the audience […]
TODAY'S EVENT IS POSTPONED! Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in Oct, 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 […]
James Keepnews — guitar, bass, effects Ras Moshe — saxophones, flutes, percussion Dave Miller — drums A launch into the electric unknown, Galaxy Trio is a cosmic journey into ecstatic communion, textural abandon and collective liberation.
Jihee Heo (piano) Rafael Enciso (bass) Leo Yucht (drums) Ravi Sharma (guitar) Trumpeter, composer, educator, and recording artist Jun Iida has quickly established himself as a highly sought after musician. A recording and performing artist, Iida has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and Japan at notable jazz clubs, theaters, and festivals with his sextet and […]
Arad Evans--vocals/acoustic guitar; Jennifer Coates--vocals/violin; Moppa Elliott--stand up bass; Rohin Kehmani--percussion Heroes of Toolik is an long established, New York, avant-folk inflected, new music group: violin, guitar, strange drums and stand-up bass. Guitarist Arad Evans (Glenn Branca, Rhys Chatham) and old-time fiddle specialist Jennifer Coates anchor, composing and sharing vocals. Moppa Elliott (Mostly Other People […]
Matt Steckler - sax/winds Yayoi Ikawa - piano Lonnie Plaxico - bass Tony Lewis - drums The names Ikawa / Lewis / Plaxico / Steckler suggests four musicians who have intersected at different points on a jazz timeline. With the project Old Friends Beckoned / New Sounds Reckoned, their shared histories converge as singular […]
Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton a joyful concert series for the littlest dancers and their grown-ups by award-winning children's musician Suzi Shelton and Friends Dates: Saturday, October 5th Saturday, November 2nd & Saturday, December 7th Geared for families with children ages 0-8 years old, this early morning concert series features story time, music […]
Sebastián Cruz: guitar Stomu Takeishi: bass Andrés Jiménez: drums Ricardo Gallo: synthesizers (and Rhodes) https://losaliens.bandcamp.com Los ALiENs come from a land where their star radiates directly into their atmosphere while hot grooves reproduce like viruses permeating their daily aural landscape. Los ALiENs create sonic explorations energized by rhythms sprouted in the tropics of this third […]
ELEKTRIK MARKET Steve Hunt – Keyboards, Synths Ervin Dhimo – Bass, Fretless Bass Jovol-Bam Bam-Bell – Drums, Percussion Internationally acclaimed keyboardist Steve Hunt (Allan Holdsworth, Stanley Clarke, Virgil Donati) has teamed up with Albanian born powerhouse bassist Ervin Dhimo and virtuoso drummer Jovol Bell to create a new energetic and exciting power-trio called “Elektrik […]
The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter Sparkling with the sound of young talent, The Fat Cats is a pre-professional youth orchestra. The group is composed of one big band and two small ensembles that perform Latin jazz and standard jazz pieces and showcase the finest young talent from […]
Join us for live streaming performances from bands in five different cities on Election Eve Nov 4, 8 - 9:30 pm, culminating in an historic moment at 9 pm EST where all five bands will unite in a simultaneous rendition of the powerful anthem "Truth is Marching In" by Albert Ayler truthismarchingin.org Hosts: Steven Bernstein […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Wednesdays November 6 and 13, 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 […]
7:45 pm Filament Alex Carter - Saxophone Danilo Randjic-Coleman - Bass Guitar Tobe Tsuchiya - Piano 7 pm Kevin Sun: Opening the evening Kevin Sun - Saxophone https://filamentnyc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/filamentnyc/ https://www.instagram.com/sunthekevin/ Doors: 30 mins before showtime; Online ticket sales closes 30 mins prior to showtime; Tickets at door= $25
Dave Bryant (keyboards), Jamaaladeen Tacuma (bass), George Garzone (tenor saxophone), Kenny Wessel (guitar), Eric Hofbauer (guitar), Chris Bowman (drums) Keyboardist and composer Dave Bryant brings the band from his recent Wire and Bone CD, featuring his fellow members of Ornette Coleman’s Prime Time, bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma and guitarist Kenny Wessel, as well as saxophonist George […]
Divinity Roxx (lead singer and bass player), Wes Mingus (electric guitar), Granville Mullings, Jr. (Drums), Yani Marin (BGV) Divinity Roxx is a Grammy-nominated musician renowned for her dynamic bass skills and inspiring lyrics. Her journey took flight after attending a bass camp led by Victor Wooten, leading to a five-year tour with the virtuoso. Subsequently, […]
Tim Miller -guitar Santiago Bosch - keyboard Joshua Davis - bass Nate Wood - drums Tim Miller 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 latest album, Synergy, is the […]
Bobby Spellman (trumpet), Hashem Assadullahi (alto sax), George Burton (piano), Moppa Elliott (bass), Vinnie Sperrazza (drums) To celebrate the 100th birthday of the great bassist, Sam Jones, we will play a set of his compositions. doors at 6pm; online ticket sales closes 30 mins before showtime. in-person tickets also available at the door
Debbie Deane--Piano & Vocals, Jim Whitney--Bass, Adrian Harpham--Drums plus SPECIAL GUESTS! Brooklyn born and raised singer/songstress/pianist Debbie Deane brings her jazz-tinged songs to Shapeshifter Lab in celebration of her birthday. Come hear Debbie with her awesome band (plus special guests!). Then hang out to celebrate :) One long set at 8 PM followed by a […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Wednesdays November 6 and 13, 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 […]
Ester Wiesnerova is a Slovak vocalist and composer whose music bridges contemporary jazz and poetic storytelling. Her album "Blue Journal" features original compositions in Slovak and English, performed by an unusual quintet featuring harp and percussion. Praised as "an artist of rare imagination and formidable arranging skills" (JazzWise, UK), Ester’s voice is described as a […]
