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SUMMARY:Sound Liberation & Sahara von Hattenberger / Joanne Kang Duo
DESCRIPTION:Composers Concordance \nDouble Feature \nSound Liberation \n& \nSahara von Hattenberger / Joanne Kang Duo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComposers \nAndrea Casarrubios\, Gene Pritsker\, Fazıl Say\, Randall Woolf \nPerformers \nSound Liberation \nGene Pritsker – guitar \nSista Zock – poetry/voice \nFranz Hackl – trumpet \nLarry Goldman – bass \nLee Jeffryes – drums \nSahara von Hattenberger / Joanne Kang Duo \nSahara von Hattenberger – cello \nJoanne Kang – piano \nFacebook \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The human mind is not a dignified organ\, and I do not see how we can exercise it sincerely except through eclecticism. —E.M. Forster \nFor Immediate Release – New York\, NY – On Jan. 2nd at 7pm\, Kick off 2026 with a night of genre-defying sound and fearless creativity. The evening opens with Gene Pritsker’s Sound Liberation\, performing an electrifying set that blends classical\, hip-hop\, and experimental sound worlds. Their performance includes he premiere of Pritsker’s powerful suite ‘Gnawa Gnaw’ featuring the poetry of Sista Zock. \nThe night continues with a full set by the stunning Sahara von Hattenberger / Joanne Kang Duo (cello and piano)\, exploring modern lyricism and bold expression. Their program features evocative works by Andrea Casarrubios\, Gene Pritsker\, Fazıl Say\, and Randall Woolf — a journey across contemporary voices from around the world. \nA night of music without borders. Innovation without compromise. \nSahara is the co-founder of “duo étrange” (a soprano/cello duo) that focuses on accessible contemporary music. She released her debut solo album in 2024 entitled “1Q84” for cello and jazz piano trio; a re-imagining of the Claude Bolling Suite alongside 4 new commissions. She is a member of the Chamber Orchestra of New York and plays regularly with other NYC-based orchestras like the New York Pops and American Composers Orchestra. She has been a recipient of 5 different Canada Council for the Arts grants to support new music\, as well as a Chamber Music America grant this year to commission NYC based composer Kebra Seyoun-Charles. Her mission is to elevate new classical music. \nJoanne Kang is a New York–based Australian pianist praised for her “fleet-fingered virtuosity” and stylistic versatility. She has performed internationally as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and recording artist\, collaborating with artists and ensembles including The American String Quartet\, the American Modern Opera Company\, members of the Silk Road Ensemble\, and the late Kaija Saariaho in the world premiere of Semafor. From 2020–2023 she was pianist of Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect\, hailed as “one of the strongest ensembles in the city” (New York Classical Review). \nShe has appeared in venues across the United States\, Europe\, Asia\, and Australia\, including Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, the Sydney Opera House\, Seoul Arts Center\, among many others. Joanne holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Manhattan School of Music\, where she received the Harold Bauer and Helen Cohn Awards. \nSound Liberation\, an eclectic chamber ensemble/band\, was formed in 1996. The band has gained exposure in the New York city area and has generated a loyal core following playing such notable venues as Joe’s Pub\, Wetlands\, Knitting Factory\, The Blue Note\, Downtime\, New Music Cafe\, Cutting Room\, Le Poisson Rouge and many other performing spaces. \nSound Liberation’s musical philosophy\, developed by band founder Gene Pritsker\, is based upon “ending the segregation of sound vibration (i.e. musical Genres)”. The group incorporates its philosophy by performing compositions that encompass a diverse range of musical genre\, heavily influenced by hip-hop and rock rhythms. This enables one to hear elements from classical music to Jazz to music of various cultures at a Sound Liberation show. \n“Pritsker’s band is Wagnerian in its concept and ecumenical in delivery\, inviting all to join on stage for the journey to freedom.” \n“Sound Liberation comes across as more of a worldview than just a bunch of musicians getting together…“ \n– Jazz Weekly\, by George W. Harris • June 9\, 2025 \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nStaying in rotation for 42 years in NYC is a rare feat. In the case of a new music presenting organization\, it requires not only diligence and cognizance of achievements of the past but also an ethic of keeping one’s ear to the ground for emerging stylistic and technological developments\, as well as talented new composers on the scene. Composers Concordance\, founded in 1984 by Joseph Pehrson and Patrick Hardish\, advised by Otto Luening\, strives to present contemporary music in innovative ways\, with an emphasis on thematic programming. Directors Gene Pritsker and Dan Cooper co-curate the programs and lead the CompCord Ensemble\, Chamber Orchestra\, String Orchestra\, and Big Band. Associate Directors are Milica Paranosic\, Peter Jarvis\, Debra Kaye\, Seth Boustead\, and Audrey Morse. Composers Concordance has also created a Naxos-distributed record label: Composers Concordance Records. Composers Concordance’s overriding vision is to promote contemporary music\, composers\, and new works as a rightful and respected part of society. Good music performed and recorded well\, pushing the boundaries of sound and composition. \n“Composers Concordance..a veritable New York new music institution of concerts\, album production and multiple ensembles under a sweeping\, tenacious brand\, thriving on the emulsion of contemporary classical\, free improv\, jazz and rock\, overt humor and fearless political statements\, all very much in evidence..The ensemble..was masterful throughout.”-John Pietaro\, The New York City Jazz Record \n“An unwavering force in giving composers exposure through concert bookings and its own record label\, the intrepid new-music organization Composers Concordance” – The Brooklyn Rail \n“The Composers Concordance folks are unpredictable and at times refreshingly irreverent in a reverent sort of way….ingenious fun” – Classical-Modern Music Review \n“Enterprising new music organization” – The New York Times
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/sound-liberation-sahara-von-hattenberger-joanne-kang-duo/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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SUMMARY:The Jack Nissen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Jack Nissen Quartet\, present a set of original music and American Songbook standards paying homage to the classic post-bop sound.\n\n\nBassist Jack Nissen and his quartet present a set of original music and American Songbook standards. Influenced by the work of Wayne Shorter\, Sam Rivers\, Joe Henderson\, and others\, Jack Nissen’s compositions pay homage to the classic post-bop sound. \n  \n\nJack Nissen – Bass\nShota Renwick – Tenor saxophone\nDerek Lewis – Piano\nDrew Deur – Drums\n\n\nInstagram: @jacknissenbass\, @shotarenwick\, @dlewiskeys\, @drewdeur\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17EtJrqNym/?mibextid=wwXIfr
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/jack-nissen-quartet/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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SUMMARY:Funk Slope
DESCRIPTION:Park Slope’s funkiest dads and moms playing classic funk\, soul\, hip-hop\, and rock hits\n\n\nPutting the funk back in Park Slope\, Funk Slope is a local nine-piece collective of Park Slope’s funkiest dads and moms playing classic funk\, soul\, hip-hop\, and rock hits. Get ready to groove to smash hits and deep cuts while Funk Slope puts you into a funky trance. \nLine up: \nAJ Mesiti — congas \nBen Kummer — guitar \nBrian Cantrell — guitar \nJimmy Najjar — guitar / keys / vocals \nJosh Berger — drums \nJosh Stillman — bass / vocals \nMatt Rigsdale — trumpet \nRoni Noyman — saxophone / vocals \nShawn Clarke — keys / vocals \n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/funk-slope-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Call Program,Open Jam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
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SUMMARY:M2duO
DESCRIPTION:M2duO debuts a high-energy program blending Argentine tango\, reimagined Japanese oldies\, and original songs.\n\n\nCelebrating 25 years of collaboration\, M2duO—violinist Machiko Ozawa and pianist Makia Matsumura—reimagines Argentine tango through their signature interpretations of Japanese oldies and original compositions. Influenced by Astor Piazzolla\, the duo’s sound reflects Ozawa’s international tango career and Matsumura’s improvisational work as a silent film accompanist. \n\nMachiko Ozawa – Violin\, Electric violin\nMakia Matsumura – Piano\n\n\nhttps://unpianistique.com\nhttps://machikoozawa.com
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/m2duo/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
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SUMMARY:Django's Birthday Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Gypsy jazz bands celebrating Django Reinhardt’s birthday with live music by Franglais\, Petite Fleur\, and Djangoland! Jam session follows!\n\n\nWe invite you to a birthday celebration of Django Reinhardt featuring Franglais\, Petite Fleur\, and Djangoland! Three bands influenced by Django’s music in different ways\, followed by a short jam session. Celebrate in vintage style and enjoy an evening of incredible live music. \nFranglais is a relentlessly creative yet deeply rooted Gypsy jazz band\, recognized as one of the most dynamic and engaging ensembles of its kind in the United States. We invited a few friends to celebrate Django Reinhardt’s birthday! \n\nPetite Fleur from Baltimore\, MD features renowned guitarists Sami Arefin and Christie MacDonald.\nDjangoland is an experiment in bringing Django-style music to a “NY” style ensemble.\n\n  \n\nFranglais: Ben Wood (guitar)\, Justin Lees (guitar)\, Eve Seltzer (vocals)\nPetite Fleur: Sami Arefin (guitar)\, Christie MacDonald (guitar)\, Annie Bailey (bass)\nDjangoland: Ori Chen (piano)\, Trevor Robinson (bass)\, Ben Wood (guitar/arranger)\, plus full horn section\n\n\n@franglaisswings\n@petitefleurband\n@djangoland\n@eveseltzersings\n@7stringben\n@orichenmusic\n@trevor.robinson.5876
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/djangos/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
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SUMMARY:Tim Jago – Time Shift Album Celebration Show
DESCRIPTION:Tim Jago presents music from his latest album Time Shift. Jago’s unique vision shines through an eclectic program displaying a variety of grooves and stylistic influences\, all with a strong through-line of jazz sensibility. Supported by the cinematic sounds of Dion Kerr’s eko vizion meusik. \nSet 1: eko vizion meusik \n\nDion Kerr — bass\nTim Watson — guitar\nMiguel Russell — drums\n\nSet 2: Tim Jago Group \n\nTim Jago — guitar\nMark Small — saxophone\nSilvano Monasterios — keys\nDion Kerr — bass\nMichael Piolet — drums\n\ntimjagomusic.com \nhttps://www.instagram.com/timjago/ \nhttps://found.ee/Tim-Jago-Time-Shift-Album \nhttps://timjago.bandcamp.comhttps://dionkerr.xyz
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/tim-jago/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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