Open Call Program

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/ […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

  My debut concept album THE SHAPE OF A CHILD is a sprawling, theatrical exploration of identity and isolation through many styles, from intimate chamber music to aggressive minimalism. Celebrate […]

JJ Lybbert - Drums Jonathan Paik - Piano Shogo Ellefson - Bass This project is a culmination and proclamation of work and time spent among three distinct individual artists. This […]

7pm - Pat Hull 8pm - Kaylor Otwell 9pm - EW Harris Pat Hull: Pat Hull is a singer-songwriter from Connecticut currently based out of Northern California. His music intertwines […]

WHIMS, formed by guitarist Ryan Nicholls and drummer Brad Morrison is the culmination of their ongoing musical collaborations since college. As a duo, the two push to create immersive, dynamic […]

Aaron Irwin - alto sax Nick Biello - alto sax Chet Doxas - tenor sax Quinsin Nachoff - tenor sax Carl Maraghi - baritone sax Brian Pareschi, David Smith, Sam […]

“...a percussion explorer...” – JON PARELES, NY TIMES “Taking that most common of Brazilian instruments, the pandeiro, he has transformed it into an astonishing rhythmic force.” – JOE NOCERA, NY […]

alana amore colvin - guitar Dylan Bales - piano Colin McClure - trumpet Julian Silva - double bass Chase Small - alto sax. Liam Summers - drums the alco is […]

Daniel Garbin (guitar, sitar), Hashem Assadullahi (alto sax), Matt Geraghty (electric bass), Sarah Cion (piano/keys), Greg Germann (drums) Guitarist, sitarist, and composer Daniel Garbin is a professor at CUNY, where […]

Tyler Prosch (Trumpet) Connor Sobieri (Alto) + EFX Andrew Lee (Piano) Alvin Lao (Electric Bass) Julen Rodriguez (Drums) Born in Madrid and raised between Barcelona and New York City, Julen […]

George Crotty, cello John Murchison, bass Jeremy Smith - percussion Known for their expressive fluidity and modal orientation, The George Crotty Trio makes music that is cinematic, collaborative, and conversational. They draw on influences within Indian raga, Arabic maqam, and modal jazz; using the language of other cultures to speak new things. “I’m not at […]

Shai Jaschek- guitar & compositions Joe Martin- bass Anthony Pinciotti- drums Shai Jaschek is an Israeli born guitarist, composer, and music educator based in New York City. After first picking […]

I.C.E. Music Dept. presents BREAKING THE ICE, a series of concerts performed by ICE students in the most famous New York City jazz clubs and rock venues. ICE (Institute for […]

Noah Galbreath - Saxophone and Vocals Jess Schneider - Vocals Evan Amoroso - Trombone and Vocals Eli Goldstein - Trumpet Sam Towse - Keyboards Brad Kang - Guitar Isaac Beaumont […]

Mark Martinez - vocal, Blake Ebert - Cello, Erin Kennedy - Piano The theme of the cabaret will be love and time and will be a celebration of how things […]

Saxophone: Sohei Narita Guitar: Sanchez Fernandes Piano: Alec Castro Bass: Mason O’Donnell Drums: Yeasung Kim Sohei Narita, saxophonist and composer. Sohei is known for his signature dark, deep, and warm […]

Dylan DeFeo: Rhodes, Organ, synthesizer, key bass Ross Procaccio: drums/percussion Michael Krause: Guitar/strings Veuveleuge is a power trio born in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn that melds funk, jazz fusion and world music into an irresistible instrumental sound. Their unique lineup of longtime NY musicians Dylan DeFeo on keys/synth bass, Michael Krause on guitar/strings and Ross Procaccio

Kyle Kalebdjian-Clark - electric guitar Derek Lewis - piano Robert Nicolls - upright bass JJ Lybbert - drums This quartet performs original music with compositions contributed by every band member. With each member exhibiting a wide range of influences, this quartet's music blends elements of modern jazz, avant-garde, and Armenian folk music, while experimenting with […]

Satoshi Takeishi (drums), John Hébert (bass), Rachel Therrien (trumpet), Holman Alvarez (piano and composition) Pianist/composer Holman Alvarez sees the world through a compositional lens. On his newest release, Hidden Objects, he leads an all-star band through nine expressive, serpentine compositions that reveal a unique musical worldview. In his playing, there is a touching lyricism and […]

RedEye: One is the first concert of guitarist and composer Celine Kang's band RedEye sextet. RedEye performs music inspired by diverse genres; each member interpreting the compositions in a very personal way from their own background and inspirations, creating the musical world of the composer but not only limited to it. Celine Kang: Guitar Nathan […]

Vivienne Aerts - Piano and Voice, James Robins on Bass, Allison Philips on trumpet Come to the live recording and tasting concert at the Shapeshifter on Monday January 27th. Vocalist Pianist Vivienne will play with Rachel Therrien on trumpet and Eduardo Belo on Bass and Chef Teddy will make some delicious chocolate bites. "The staggeringly […]

Francis Jacob: Guitar, Vocal Stomu Takeishi: Bass Gintas Janusonis: Drums Just like the adventurous mice in the nursery rhyme, they "chase" grooves, exploring the rich tapestry of jazz, funk, soul and world music. They're poetic, resilient, and they’re here to take you on a musical journey full of surprises, where no groove is safe from […]