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SUMMARY:Klazz-Ma-Tazz: A Progressive Purim Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Modern jazz arrangements of classic Purim music\n\n\nNY Music Daily described Klazz-Ma-Tazz as “Epically Haunting Lynchian Klezmer Jazz.” For this performance\, the group explores reimagined modern jazz arrangements of classic Purim music\, electrifying tradition for a nostalgically progressive 21st-century audience. \n  \nAbout:\nFounded in 2014\, Klazz-Ma-Tazz has released two albums and been featured on international radio\, performing at venues including City Winery\, Golden Fest\, Cornelia Street Café\, DROM\, and World Cafe Live. In 2018\, their arrangement of the Ukrainian folk song Svalava Kozatshok went viral\, garnering nearly 20K views. Described by RG Magazine as “wild\, yet reserved\,” the group blends surprise\, excitement\, and calm in a single sitting. \nLineup: \n\nBenjamin Sutin — violin\, bandleader\nElijah Shiffer — saxophone\, clarinet\nSam Day Harmet — guitar\nBen Rosenblum — piano\, accordion\nBenji Daniels — bass\nPeter Manheim — drums\n\n  \n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/klazzmatazz/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/klazzmatazzklezmerjazz/\nInstagram (Benjamin Sutin): https://www.instagram.com/bensutinmusic/\n\n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/klazz_ma_tazz/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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SUMMARY:Gerschlauer/Fiuczynski MikroJazz
DESCRIPTION:Philipp Gerschlauer and David Fiuczynski compose dreamy\, otherworldly microtonal soundscapes inspired by Expressionist painting.\n\n\nPhilipp Gerschlauer and David Fiuczynski compose dreamy\, otherworldly microtonal soundscapes inspired by Expressionist painting. Joined by Hidemi Akaiwa (microtonal keys)\, Matt Garrison (bass)\, and Kenwood Dennard (drums). The evening is dedicated to Jack DeJohnette\, who recorded on the album. Rest in Power. \n\nDavid Fiuczynski – guitar\nPhilipp Gerschlauer – saxophone\nMatt Garrison – bass\nHidemi Akaiwa – microtonal keys\nKenwood Dennard – drums\n\n  \n\ndavidfiuczynski.com\nhttps://www.davidfiuczynski.com/bio\nhttps://www.instagram.com/garrisonjazz/?hl=en\nhttps://kenwooddennard.com\nhttps://www.gerschlauermusic.com\nhttps://www.instagram.com/hidemi_akaiwa/?hl=en\nhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/matt-garrison/id1070972204
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/fuze/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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SUMMARY:Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Benjamin  ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!
DESCRIPTION:Families\, get ready to sing\, dance\, and celebrate friendship! Join us for a joyful Wake Up & Dance Indoor Concert!\n\n\nWake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton & Benjamin\n🎶 ALBUM RELEASE PARTY! 🎶 at Shapeshifter lab \nFamilies\, get ready to sing\, dance\, and celebrate friendship! Join us for a joyful Wake Up & Dance Indoor Concert celebrating the release of Suzi Shelton & Benjamin’s brand-new album\, We’re Friends Now. \nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 \n\n10:00 AM – Doors open\n10:15 AM – Little Miss Ann opens the show\n10:30–11:15 AM – Concert & celebration\n\nShapeshifter Lab\n837 Union Street\nBrooklyn\, NY 11215 \nGrab a hot drink or snack from the café and settle in for a magical morning! \n🎟 Tickets\n\n$15 per person\nFREE for babies under 12 months\n$45 Family Four-Pack\n\nPerfect for families with children ages 0–8. This early-morning concert series is designed to engage\, inspire\, and uplift kids and grown-ups alike. \n🎤 🎒 Princess Backpack will emcee this festive concert alongside: \n\n🎻 Melody Allegra (violin)\n⭐ Special Guest: Little Miss Ann (from Chicago!)\n\nAbout the Artists: \nSuzi Shelton\nFor over a decade\, Suzi Shelton has been a beloved voice in independent family music and a cornerstone of the NYC kids’ music scene. A Park Slope favorite\, she regularly fills playgrounds and venues like Old Stone House of Brooklyn\, Brooklyn Public Library\, and Jalopy Theatre. Her Wake Up & Dance series at Shapeshifter Lab has become a monthly hotspot for families with young children. \nBenjamin (Princess Backpack and Benjamin)\nBenjamin writes for beloved kids’ TV shows including Rosie’s Rules (PBS) and Dora (Nickelodeon). His musical project\, Princess Backpack\, features a magical talking bag from the kingdom of Backpackia. Together with friends like Suzi Shelton\, Benjamin creates playful\, joyful\, heartfelt kids’ music heard on kids’ radio stations around the world. \nLittle Miss Ann (Ann Torralba)\nA nationally touring Filipina American family music artist\, Little Miss Ann has released 9 kids’ albums. She’s a former Chicago Public School teacher\, instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music\, and a social justice activist. Her music encourages kids to let their lights shine bright! \n💛 Proudly Sponsored By\nPark Slope Day Camp\nA Brooklyn favorite for 34 summers\, Park Slope Day Camp offers outdoor adventures\, exciting trips\, creative exploration\, and flexible scheduling—all in a safe\, welcoming environment that makes summer easy for families and unforgettable for kids. \nPark Slope Parents\nServing expectant parents and families with children under 18 in Brooklyn\, Park Slope Parents hosts over 100 members-only groups plus a robust public website filled with crowd-sourced parenting wisdom. \nPhotography and video recording may take place during this event. By attending\, you consent to being photographed or recorded for future promotional use. If you’d prefer not to be included\, please let our event staff know upon arrival. \n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/suzi-ben/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids Concert,Live Music,Open Call Program
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SUMMARY:Congolese Music at ShapeShifter Lab with Orchestre Moto
DESCRIPTION:Orchestre Moto ignites 60s–80s Congolese dance music—rumba\, sebene & ndombolo with fiery guitars and Afro-Cuban roots.\n\n\nOrchestre Moto is a NY/LA-based group reviving the “fire” of big band 60s–80s Congolese dance music. Featuring a diverse diaspora of musicians\, they blend rumba\, sebene\, and ndombolo with intricate electric guitars and Afro-Cuban roots to showcase the explosive\, modern sounds of Central Africa. \n\nJulian Apter – guitar\nSolo De Kanto – guitar\nParfam Mandiangu – lead vocals\nCalibre Douze – animation\nMaixant Massamba – drum set\nRocssy Mahania – congas\nAndoche Loubaki – bongos\, auxiliary percussion & vocals\nMaxwell Fleischman – bass\nChappo Tshikuna – dancer & vocals\nKhadijah Koumbassa – dancer\nMary Estefany – dancer
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/moto/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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