Let Us Rock is signature Mr. Evan V : High energy, extraordinary musicianship, positive vibes, & an inclusive dance concert experience. It’s all about letting loose & having fun! On this new album he accomplishes just that. Let Us Rock is filled with songs that will take you and your kids on a journey of […]
Join Debbie in the beautiful ShapeShifter Lab on Union Street with her happy music for grooving with her guitar, scarves, parachute, and drums! Babies will discover, groove, and make some friends while adults can feel community while engaging with your child. Debbie is a local mom with two decades of singing for our neighborhood kids.
Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in April, 2024 12-12:45 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 […]
“In love with the world” Is the title of Ingrid Schyborger’s upcoming debut album. It features a jazz quartet combined with a string quartet, a project she’s been working on for the past three years. Some of the musicians on the album include Ian Cleaver (nl) on trumpet, Tommaso Perazzo (pi) drummer and percussionist Rogerio […]
Free for Children below 2 years of age (PLEASE RSVP) Wake Up and Dance is a joyful winter concert series for the littlest dancers and their grown-ups by award-winning children's musician Suzi Shelton in partnership with Book Nook. Geared for families with children ages 0-8 years old, this early morning concert series features story time, music and […]
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 […]
Come join us for a captivating performer showcase that celebrates the power of music, featuring the amazing talents of BKCM’s music therapy program! This event promises to uplift your spirits and fill your Sunday morning with beautiful music. Starring our seasoned performers as well as new talents joining the stage, mark your calendars and join […]
7:00 pm Nikolaj Bangsgaard Quintet 8:30 pm The Sound of Scandinavian Jazz Nikolaj Bangsgaard Quintet Nikolaj Bangsgaard is a young danish drummer who moved to NYC in 2022. This night he will be leading his own band to be heard for the first time in New York City featuring compositions by Nikolaj and other […]
Join Debbie in the beautiful ShapeShifter Lab on Union Street with her happy music for grooving with her guitar, scarves, parachute, and drums! Babies will discover, groove, and make some friends while adults can feel community while engaging with your child. Debbie is a local mom with two decades of singing for our neighborhood kids.
Join Debbie in the beautiful ShapeShifter Lab on Union Street with her happy music for grooving with her guitar, scarves, parachute, and drums! Babies will discover, groove, and make some friends while adults can feel community while engaging with your child. Debbie is a local mom with two decades of singing for our neighborhood kids.
Join Debbie in the beautiful ShapeShifter Lab on Union Street with her happy music for grooving with her guitar, scarves, parachute, and drums! Babies will discover, groove, and make some friends while adults can feel community while engaging with your child. Debbie is a local mom with two decades of singing for our neighborhood kids.
Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in April, 2024 12-12:45 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 […]
Join us for an evening of premiere presentations featuring multidisciplinary artists: Sheila Anozier, Steeven Labady, Atibon Nazaire, & Nubian Néné who will each present their work and participate in a post-show dialogue. April 13, 2024 6 – 9pm Shapeshifter Lab, 837 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 About Diaspora NOW Diaspora NOW is a platform […]
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 […]
Transfiguration: Join us for a listening session and discussion of Alice Coltrane's incredible 1978 live recording with Reggie Workman (who played in this concert), and Ravi Coltrane in conversation with Matthew Garrison. Recorded live in 1978 at UCLA, Transfiguration is viewed as an important marker in Alice Coltrane's career. She would not make another major […]
Free Form Funky Frēqs Performance #75 G. Calvin Westen drums, Vernon Reid, guitar/electronics/ loops & Jamaaladeen Tacuma, bass. The number 75 represents the 75th time the trio has EVER played together, totally improvised. No previous rehearsals. No soundchecks involving the 3 playing simultaneously. Review
Join Debbie in the beautiful ShapeShifter Lab on Union Street with her happy music for grooving with her guitar, scarves, parachute, and drums! Babies will discover, groove, and make some friends while adults can feel community while engaging with your child. Debbie is a local mom with two decades of singing for our neighborhood kids.
Join Debbie in the beautiful ShapeShifter Lab on Union Street with her happy music for grooving with her guitar, scarves, parachute, and drums! Babies will discover, groove, and make some friends while adults can feel community while engaging with your child. Debbie is a local mom with two decades of singing for our neighborhood kids.
Gabriel Meyer - Trombone Jake Miller - Guitar Josh Klamka - Keys Greg Masters - Drums Eli Pace - Bass Gabriel Meyer is a trombonist and composer based out of Philadelphia and is currently studying with Robert Edwards and Norman David. He is known for leading groups such as The Gabriel Meyer Creative Orchestra and […]
Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in April, 2024 12-12:45 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 […]
Vivek Menon – Violin Dylan DelGiudice – Guitar & Alto Saxophone Orchid McRae – Drums & Percussion Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson – Trombone & Vibraphone Caroline Morton – Upright Bass Dot Iso Plus Quintet is the trio Dot Iso plus Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson and Caroline Morton. Dot Iso is a NYC-based trio performing […]
B3+ with Franz Hackl, John Clark & Dave Taylor, feat. Gene Pritsker - Di.J. Dan Cooper Quartet As part of Composers Concordance 12th Annual Festival ‘CompCord@40’, We are releasing a compilation CD from our record label. The album is also titled ‘CompCord@40’ and includes 25 tracks from our 89 releases. We will celebrate the release of […]
The Crow Family Band Climate-Rock Party! Join award-winning NYC "Kindie Climate Rocker" Esther Crow, her family, and her puppets for an all-ages rock show with songs about sustainability, community and activism! By weaving comedy and kindness into each show, Esther empowers kids with knowledge and confidence to be leaders of social/climate justice actions, and to […]
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 […]
Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in April, 2024 12-12:45 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 […]
Joe Pignato, Drums, Concepts Cody Davies, Sounds Anthony Berman, Acoustic Bass Mike LaBombard, Tenor Sax Tyreek Jackson, Electric Guitar Randall Horton, Poetry and Voice Christian Black, Poetry and Voice Bright Dog Red returns to ShapeShifter Lab, celebrating the release of two albums, Bad Magic and Hegemonitized, both out on Ropeadope, April 26, 2024. The group's set will feature music that runs […]
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 […]
In Memorium: Karl Wenninger's Wake Up Call: A Live Performance of His Original Music Original Wake Up Call Members Arun Luthra: tenor & soprano sax Bennett Paster: piano Gary Wang: bass Jim Whitney: bass Scott Neumann: drums New for this performance: Gregg Fine: guitar Dave Pietro: alto sax Ryan Keberle: trombone FREE & OPEN TO […]
8pm-10pm. Free Entry International Jazz Day is an International Day declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2011 "to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe." It is celebrated annually on April 30. International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, […]
Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in May, 2024 12-12:45 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 […]
