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SUMMARY:JASON TREUTING RECORD RELEASE AT SHAPESHIFTER LAB!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the record release concert and bash at ShapeShifter Lab in its brand new location on Union Street in Park Slope\, Brooklyn\, celebrating the release of Jason Treuting’s Go Placidly With Haste. The album comes out on May 10 on Cantaloupe Music. This performance features very special guests Cenk Ergun\, Clara Warnaar\, Amy Garapic\, Grey McMurray\, Beth Meyers\, and members of Sō Percussion. \nGet your tickets here: https://sopercussion.com/events/jason-treuting-record-release-at-invisible-dog/
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/jason-treuting-record-release/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm \nWorkshop\, 1-3pm \n  \nWorkshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab\nEvery Wednesday in May\, 2024\n\n\n12-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches\n\n\n\nMatt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached.\nHe will discuss: Songs\, Forms\, Improvisation\, Dynamics\, Tempos\, Feel\, Genres\, Technique\, Emotional State and other important topics that will set the stage for the actual ShapeShifter Lab Jam Session.\nHe feels that doing so will give a strong basis for all jammers to get a sense of what’s possible.\nThe further idea of the workshop is to trigger a conversation\, spark ideas and open the floor for clear dialogue about a possible set of Jam Session frameworks.\nAll Experience levels welcome! FREE!\n\n\n\n1-3pm Jam Session
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/workshops-jam-sessions-hosted-by-matt-garrison-7/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Live Music,Open Jam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240528T213000
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SUMMARY:Dan Loomis "Songs For the Mother Tree" and Elsa Nilsson - "Lullabies for a World on Fire"
DESCRIPTION:7pm-8pm: Dan Loomis\n8:30-9:30pm: Elsa Nilsson\n\n\n \nDan Loomis – Bass & Composition\nMike McGinnis – Clarinets\nNoa Fort – Voice and Piano\nJeff Miles – Guitar \n  \nBand of Pulses:\nElsa Nilsson – Flutes and FX\nSantiago Leibson – Piano\nMarty Kenney – Bass\nRodrigo Recabarren – Drums \n  \nA stalwart of the Brooklyn creative music scene\, Dan Loomis is a daring leader\, a sought-after sideman\, and a prolific composer whose unique view of the world and music has led to the creation of innovative and moving works. Loomis has produced over a dozen recordings as leader and co-leader of collective ensembles including Spoke and The Wee Trio. In 2020\, he released the project “Job’s Trials: A Jazz Song Cycle”\, an original musical/theatrical presentation which earned glowing praise from the press. A song from “Job’s Trials” went on to become the title track on the album“Abundance”\, earning Loomis a Juno Award with Turboprop. Loomis is also consistently in demand as a recording artist and sideman\, most notably with The Joel Frahm Trio and Vadim Neselovskyi trio\, which recently recorded with John Zorn on his Book of Beriah release. \n  \n“Songs for the Mother Tree”\, a suite of Tree-born songs dives into the unique personalities and wisdoms of trees. Building on the recent explosion of new scientific discoveries about the communications\, intelligences\, and communal lives of trees\, these songs combine text and music to create an immersive experience\, inviting the audiences to see the world from a viewpoint of a tree. \nhttps://www.danloomismusic.com/ \n  \nNilsson is a prolific composer and flute player with a socially integrated approach to music making. Her most recent release is “Pulses”\, a Chamber Music America New Jazz works piece exploring the intersection between Jazz phrasing and spoken language through the voice of Dr Maya Angelou. Nilsson is currently working on a song cycle exploring the concept of “Lullabies For A World On Fire”. It is a collection of songs to celebrate the beauty found in the cracks. Like the flower that fought its way through concrete to reach for the sun with the joy of its entire being. Lullabies themselves are songs that exist in transition. They are meant to take us from one state to another\, from awake to asleep\, alert to relaxed\, on edge to a sense of safety. In this collection of songs it is not her intent to gloss over the brutality of the world\, the darkness and horror of the realities we live through in this time of climate collapse\, war\, political extremity and division. The intent here is to create something that holds space for both the beauty and brutality of it all. Our world is on fire\, and these songs are meant to be a balm to soothe when things feel overwhelming in the hope to cultivate the strength we need in order to continue face what is coming. \nhttps://www.elsanilssonmusic.com/
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/dan-loomis-elsa-nilsson/
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/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
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SUMMARY:Spring Tuesday Music Baby Classes with Debbie Brukman 12pm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/spring-tuesday-music-baby-classes-with-debbie-brukman-12pm-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor\, 837 Union Street\, 2nd Foor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240527T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240430T014459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T014459Z
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SUMMARY:Caleb Apple Trio
DESCRIPTION:Caleb Apple – Piano/Trombone/Nord\nJayla Chee – Bass\nKayvon Gordon – Drums \n  \nResiding in New York City\, Performer-composer Caleb A. Smith is a multi-faceted artist interested in varying levels of absurdity\, randomness\, stillness\, dramatic textural changes\, education as healing\, and storytelling. Caleb’s primary mediums are piano/keyboards\, trombone\, and written pieces of fiction.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/caleb-apple-trio/
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/Halifax:20240527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240430T024126Z
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SUMMARY:Benjamin Cousins & The Sonic Architects
DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Cousins – Clarinet \nMatt Sewell – Guitar \nHamish Smith – Bass \nBrian Richburg JR. – Drums \n  \nNew Orleans native Benjamin Cousins\, an endorsed Selmer Paris artist\, embarked on his musical journey at age 14\, immersing himself in the city’s rich tradition of improvised music. Graduating from the local performing arts high school (NOCCA) in 2016\, he earned scholarships to Berklee College of Music (BM) and Temple University (MM). Cousins refined his craft throughout the years under the mentorship of esteemed teachers including Edward Kidd Jordan\, Evan Christopher\, Gregory Agid\, George Garzone\, Kenny Werner\, Tim Warfield\, and Donald Harrison Jr. \n  \nAbout the Project: Motivated by the transformative powers of music\, Cousins seeks to showcase a diverse palette of sonic spaces that reflect his own lived experiences; offering reminders of the past and visions of optimism for the future. “The Sonic Architects” represent Cousin’s inaugural project\, presenting live performances infused with a message – to forge new aural landscapes\, serving as a vessel for listeners to dream\, dance\, heal\, transcend.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/benjamin-cousins/
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/Halifax:20240524T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240322T002027Z
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SUMMARY:Aimée Allen Trio w/ Tony Romano & Francois Moutin - "Suite Ephemera"
DESCRIPTION:Vocalist and acclaimed songwriter Aimée Allen brings her ultra-dynamic trio with versatile and innovative guitarist Tony Romano and world-renowned bassist François Moutin. The trio’s musical aesthetic is exciting\, rhythmic\, lyrical\, and improvisational. Its repertoire is focused on Aimée’s compelling\, soulful original music and arrangements from multiple eras of the jazz canon. Seemingly minimalist\, these three explore sonic landscapes for a rich sound that is more than the sum of its parts. In this performance\, they will debut a new work\, “Suite Ephemera”\, a song cycle by Aimée commissioned by Chamber Music America under a New Jazz Works grant. Expect a rich\, exciting set full of song poetry. \n“Suite Ephemera” by Aimée Allen and the Aimée Allen Trio has been made possible with support from Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works program funded through the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. \nMore about the Artist:\nJazz vocalist and composer/lyricist Aimée Allen is known for her warm\, sensual vocals that are both grounded and ethereal\, and her soulful\, poignant original songs that mix poetic lyricism with rich harmonies and rhythms. She has released 6 critically acclaimed albums. Her latest Love and the Catalyst was nominated for a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal. Her prior release\, Wings Uncaged was named a Best of 2019 by Downbeat Magazine. Her repertoire of her own compositions and fresh takes on jazz standards engages listeners. She is joined in this trio by versatile and innovative guitarist Tony Romano and peerless world-renowned bassist Francois Moutin.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/aimee-allen-may-24/
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/Halifax:20240524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240428T011110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T011110Z
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SUMMARY:Bianca Love Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Bianca Love – Vocals\nOscar Williams – Piano\nMatt Snow – Bass\nCurtis McPhatter Jr. – Drummer \n  \nHailing from the vibrant streets of New Orleans\, Bianca Love’s musical journey\, influenced by legends like Charlie Parker\, Betty Carter\, and Sarah Vaughan\, unfolds in a celebration of jazz\, blues\, soul\, and the traditional sounds of her hometown. As a professional musician since the age of 16\, Bianca’s global ventures\, including performances in India’s major cities\, have enriched her repertoire with immersive experiences. \nFrom her time organizing weekly jams in Los Angeles\, fostering musical camaraderie\, to being recognized as a finalist in the esteemed Sarah Vaughn International Jazz Vocal Competition in November 2023\, Bianca’s journey is a testament to her unwavering passion for music. Now calling New York City home\, Bianca\, along with her exceptional band\, will explore the wide canon of Black American Music classics. \n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/bianca-love-ensemble/
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/Halifax:20240523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240523T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240428T053836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T005018Z
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SUMMARY:PuriKoko + toso toso + Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:7.30pm-8pm: PuriKoko \n8.15pm-8.45pm: toso toso \n9pm-11pm: Jam Session \n  \n \nPuriKoko\nAriel Vera – Vocals + Electronics\nAlex Yoo – Drums \n  \ntoso toso\nIsa Crespo Pardo – Vocals\nSkyler Hill – Guitar + Electronics\nRahul Carlberg – Keys + Synth\nKabir Adhiya-Kumar – Drums + Electronics \n  \nFollowed by double bill is a Jam Session hosted by Alex Yoo! \nJoin the musical fusion at ShapeShifter Lab’s open jam session hosted by drummer Alex Yoo. Instrumentalists and artists come together for an afternoon of creative exploration. \n  \nPuriKoko is a free improvising\, avant-pop duo featuring native New Yorkers\, Ariel Vera on voice and electronics and Alex Yoo on drums and electronics. Coming out of New England Conservatory\, PuriKoko’s music is a menagerie of genres. By incorporating sonic ideas influenced by hip hop\, funk\, free jazz\, and electronic music\, PuriKoko hopes to create a blend of styles unique and relatable to a diverse audience. PuriKoko is currently working on their debut EP to be released in Spring 2024. \nhttps://purikoko.notion.site/PuriKoko-Press-Kit-5e024a010943478f8aa38f8c3ad49a59 \n  \nToso Toso is a band reimagining the landscape of electronic and improvised music. Working collaboratively\, the quartet blurs the lines between acoustic and computerized textures\, creating a sonic concoction that can have them playing a catchy melodic hook one moment\, and a free improvised section the next. As a result\, the group yields a youthful energy that encapsulates the experience of living in a digital\, post-pandemic world. They’re currently signed to Leaving Records\, with their debut record set to drop in the Spring of 2025. \nhttps://www.instagram.com/tosotosooo/ \n 
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/purikoko-toso-toso-jam-session/
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/Halifax:20240522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240516T041616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T041616Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Reuter's Trust
DESCRIPTION:Martin Reuter – Drums\nTravis Yedoye – Fender Bass\nJulian Apter – Electric Guitar\nBrandon Jackson – Korg Synthesizers\n  \n\n\nNYC based (Luxembourg born) composer/drummer and North Sea Jazz artist Martin Reuter played Euphonium in a 60-piece orchestra at age 8.\n\nAt Shapeshifter\, he leads his 4-piece band with modern sounds\, interesting grooves in front of regularly sold out crowds\, including the 55Bar\, where he was discovered by Bob Belden (Miles Davis reissue producer for Sony/Legacy).\n\n“a sorcerer” Jojo Kuo (Peter Gabriel\, Manu DiBango\, Papa Wemba)\n“reminds me of Weather Report” Rae Serrano (Africa Bambaata\, Top 10 Billboard Producer)\n“a bad cat” Chris Minh Doky (Michael Brecker)\n“interesting grooves” Marcus Baylor (Yellowjackets\, Cassandra Wilson\, The Baylor Project)
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/martin-reuters-trust/
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/Halifax:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240424T000607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T000803Z
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SUMMARY:Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm \nWorkshop\, 1-3pm \n  \nWorkshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab\nEvery Wednesday in May\, 2024\n\n\n12-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches\n\n\n\nMatt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached.\nHe will discuss: Songs\, Forms\, Improvisation\, Dynamics\, Tempos\, Feel\, Genres\, Technique\, Emotional State and other important topics that will set the stage for the actual ShapeShifter Lab Jam Session.\nHe feels that doing so will give a strong basis for all jammers to get a sense of what’s possible.\nThe further idea of the workshop is to trigger a conversation\, spark ideas and open the floor for clear dialogue about a possible set of Jam Session frameworks.\nAll Experience levels welcome! FREE!\n\n\n\n1-3pm Jam Session
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/workshops-jam-sessions-hosted-by-matt-garrison-7/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Live Music,Open Jam
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240508T122332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T211809Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Tuesday Music Baby Classes with Debbie Brukman 12pm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/spring-tuesday-music-baby-classes-with-debbie-brukman-12pm-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor\, 837 Union Street\, 2nd Foor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240502T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212133Z
UID:13839-1714996800-1714996800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Spring Monday Music Baby Classes with Debbie Brukman 12pm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/spring-monday-music-baby-classes-with-debbie-brukman-12pm/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor\, 837 Union Street\, 2nd Foor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240502T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212246Z
UID:13836-1714991400-1714991400@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Spring Monday Music Baby Classes with Debbie Brukman 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/spring-monday-music-baby-classes-with-debbie-brukman-1030-am/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor\, 837 Union Street\, 2nd Foor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20231103T172015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T172016Z
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SUMMARY:The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter\n  \nSparkling 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 across all NYC boroughs. \nFounded in 2010 by Arturo O’Farril and managed by the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance\,  The Fat Cats is led by Zack O’Farrill with Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra members Jim Seeley\, Berta Moreno\, and Jasim Perales\, as well as Arthur Alvarez and Adam Baksh-García. \nOver the years\, The Fat Cats have taken the stage at New York venues such as the Brooklyn Museum\, New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center\, the Frick Collection\, the Greene Space at WNYC\, BRIC House\, Birdland and Brooklyn’s Shapeshifter Lab who has welcomed the band for weekly rehearsals since their 2023-2024 season.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/fat-cats-open-workshop-and-rehearsals-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240517T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240424T022836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T022836Z
UID:13557-1715979600-1715983200@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Álvaro Torres Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Hery Paz – tenor sax\nÁlvaro Torres – piano\nSean Conly – double bass\nKresten Osgood – drums \n  \nPianist and composer Álvaro Torres is an emerging voice in New York City’s creative jazz scene. His life has been shaped by an international trajectory\, leading him to live in a variety of places such as Kathmandu\, Barcelona\, Copenhagen\, and Berlin. Since his debut album in 2019\, “Specious Present”\, Álvaro has released three more albums as a leader for record labels like Sunnyside Records and Fresh Sound New Talent\, featuring notable collaborations with musicians such as Barry Altschul\, Tony Malaby\, John Hébert\, and Kresten Osgood. His music blends post-bop and improvisation\, drawing from elements of Spanish folklore and his strong classical music background. Influences include Ornette Coleman\, Paul Bley\, Brahms\, and Isaac Albéniz. \nIn 2018\, he recorded “A Peaceful Place\,” a collaborative trio with Ines Kolleritsch and Santiago Sandoval\, touring Colombia alongside Antonio Arnedo. In 2019\, he commenced a European Jazz Master at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory\, taking him to Copenhagen and Berlin. During this period\, he collaborated with prominent figures in the European scene\, showcasing his quartet “Cadencia” with Philipp Gropper\, commissioned by L’Auditori in Barcelona\, as well as his trio with Kresten Osgood and Joel Illerhag. In 2020\, he was awarded a full scholarship to study at the Manhattan School of Music\, where he completed a Master in Jazz Studies under Aaron Parks. \nIn New York City\, he formed a trio with the legendary Barry Altschul and John Hébert\, performing at renowned venues like The Jazz Gallery and Mezzrow\, and recording the album “Iris” (Sunnyside 2024). Concurrently\, he initiated a new project with Tony Malaby\, Masa Kamaguchi\, and Kresten Osgood\, captured in “Álvaro Torres Quartet – Live in Barcelona” (Fresh Sound 2024). \nPresently\, Álvaro teaches at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music\, balancing his teaching commitments with performances in the United States and Europe.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/alvaro-torres-quartet/
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/Halifax:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240430T225844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T225337Z
UID:13738-1715968800-1715976000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Postponed: PSNY Happening: Transition - POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBA
DESCRIPTION:The Poetry Society of New York welcomes you to a collaborative\, generative evening of art\, poetry\, music and more!\nHappenings is an event series designed to generate artistic collaborations. Each event invites creators of all mediums to come and create new work spontaneously and in dialogue with one another—consider this a space to generate new work. \nEach Happening is a space designed to elicit a response; a place so alive with art and stimulus that everyone who experiences it leaves with the seeds of inspiration already sprouting in their minds. Each chamber contains an intentional mix of poetry and visual art\, performance and music\, all unified in their mission to awaken your aesthetic impulse. \nThis Happening is themed around Transition\, and features Noah Ahrm Choi (Poetry)\, Vicki Leona (Sound)\, India Lena Gonzales (Movement)\, and Ariel Kleinberg (Visual Art). \n**Doors open at 6:00PM\, event runs from 6:30PM-8:00PM** \n* *Tickets are donation-based with a suggested donation of $10**
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/psny-happening-transition/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaboration Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240516T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240411T023642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T180506Z
UID:13337-1715895000-1715898600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Meïa Santiago - POSTPONED - NEW DATE TBA
DESCRIPTION:Meïa-vocals\nHayley Lam-piano\nExperience the artistry of Meïa Santiago\, an eclectic and multidisciplinary composer\, as she unveils a captivating repertoire of piano and voice infused with jazz influences and heartfelt ballads. Discover new compositions alongside songs from her previous works\, delicately adapted to a more intimate setting. Joining her on stage is the talented pianist and multi-instrumentalist\, Hayley Lam\, adding depth and richness to this musical journey.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/meia-santiago/
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/Halifax:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240312T000506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T183049Z
UID:12659-1715886000-1715891400@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Neal Kirkwood Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Saxes and Woodwinds\nMatt Hong\nBruce Williamson\nDan Block\nJeff Lederer\nPatience Higgins \nTrumpets\nAndy Gravish\nRon Horton\nMark McGowan\nJames Zollar \nTrombones\nWillie Applewhite\nClarence Banks\nEd Neumeister\nJames Rogers \nRhythm Section\nNeal Kirkwood\, piano and conductor\nRob Garcia\, drums\nJennifer Vincent\, bass\nDiana Herold\, vibraphone and marimba
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/nealkirkwood-may16/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240424T000607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T000803Z
UID:13553-1714564800-1714575600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm \nWorkshop\, 1-3pm \n  \nWorkshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab\nEvery Wednesday in May\, 2024\n\n\n12-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches\n\n\n\nMatt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached.\nHe will discuss: Songs\, Forms\, Improvisation\, Dynamics\, Tempos\, Feel\, Genres\, Technique\, Emotional State and other important topics that will set the stage for the actual ShapeShifter Lab Jam Session.\nHe feels that doing so will give a strong basis for all jammers to get a sense of what’s possible.\nThe further idea of the workshop is to trigger a conversation\, spark ideas and open the floor for clear dialogue about a possible set of Jam Session frameworks.\nAll Experience levels welcome! FREE!\n\n\n\n1-3pm Jam Session
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/workshops-jam-sessions-hosted-by-matt-garrison-7/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Live Music,Open Jam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240501T210953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T210953Z
UID:13768-1715688000-1715695200@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Alex Yoo Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Alex Yoo is a NYC-based drummer/percussionist versed in the styles of jazz\, rock\, R&B and gospel. \n  \nBorn and raised in Bayside\, Queens\, Alex began playing the drums at age 7 through his mother’s music school. He graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts in 2018 and earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston\, MA. He studied drums with the great Billy Hart and Nasheet Waits\, and studied improvisation/composition with Jason Moran\, Melissa Aldana\, Jason Palmer and Henrique Eisenmann. \n  \nNow at 23\, Alex has performed with a wide variety of artists including Michael Formanek\, Michael Mayo\, Marshall Gilkes\, Fay Victor and Dave Holland. In addition to his collaborative work\, Alex performs with multiple of his own projects: the 8-piece indie-rock sensation Wally\, jazz quartet More Better\, and avant-pop duo PuriKoko. He is a regular performer throughout New York City\, frequenting venues such as The Jazz Gallery\, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Elsewhere\, Baby’s All Right and more. As of September 2023\, he is also an audio engineer at the ShapeShifter Lab. \n  \nIn June 2024\, he will be on tour with artist Laura Elliott.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/alex-yoo-jam-session/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Jam
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240508T122332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T211809Z
UID:13950-1715688000-1715688000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Spring Tuesday Music Baby Classes with Debbie Brukman 12pm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/spring-tuesday-music-baby-classes-with-debbie-brukman-12pm-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor\, 837 Union Street\, 2nd Foor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240502T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212133Z
UID:13839-1714996800-1714996800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Spring Monday Music Baby Classes with Debbie Brukman 12pm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/spring-monday-music-baby-classes-with-debbie-brukman-12pm/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor\, 837 Union Street\, 2nd Foor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240502T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212246Z
UID:13836-1714991400-1714991400@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Spring Monday Music Baby Classes with Debbie Brukman 10:30 am
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/spring-monday-music-baby-classes-with-debbie-brukman-1030-am/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor\, 837 Union Street\, 2nd Foor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Kids Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20231103T172015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T172016Z
UID:7346-1699182000-1699203600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals Weekly at ShapeShifter\n  \nSparkling 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 across all NYC boroughs. \nFounded in 2010 by Arturo O’Farril and managed by the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance\,  The Fat Cats is led by Zack O’Farrill with Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra members Jim Seeley\, Berta Moreno\, and Jasim Perales\, as well as Arthur Alvarez and Adam Baksh-García. \nOver the years\, The Fat Cats have taken the stage at New York venues such as the Brooklyn Museum\, New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center\, the Frick Collection\, the Greene Space at WNYC\, BRIC House\, Birdland and Brooklyn’s Shapeshifter Lab who has welcomed the band for weekly rehearsals since their 2023-2024 season.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/fat-cats-open-workshop-and-rehearsals-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240510T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240325T003854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T225857Z
UID:12877-1715369400-1715382000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:NYC Ska Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Doors: 6:30 pm \nShow: 7:30 pm \n2 sets \nA unique 20-piece big band that creates and performs lush original compositions and arrangements of songs from the rich\, historic\, and culturally-iconic Jamaican music styles of ska\, mento\, rock steady\, reggae\, and jazz from the 1950s and 60s. They blend the exuberant musical layers of the jazz big band era with Jamaican roots music into a unique\, accessible and joyous sound. Led by arranger\, trumpeter and educator Kevin Batchelor\, and featuring celebrated percussionist/vocalist\, and 85 year-young Larry MacDonald: together they have recorded and/or performed with nearly every great Jamaican music artist including Peter Tosh\, Bob Marley\, Bunny Wailer\, Lee Scratch Perry\, Skatalites\, Gil and Toots & The Maytals.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/ska-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240410T055532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T233746Z
UID:13303-1715288400-1715292000@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Beledo Power Jazz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Beledo Power Jazz Trio at ShapeShifter Lab \nThis will be the first Beledo show back in New York after playing with his band at the international Moonjune Festival in Toledo\, Spain\, going on tour as a member of the legendary English band Soft Machine\, playing a concert with the Montevideo Philharmonic Orchestra featuring his own arrangements as a tribute to his legendary Jazz-Rock band Siddhartha 1977-1983.\n\nBeledo is very well regarded worldwide with excellent reviews of his albums Seriously Deep featuring Tony Levin\, Dreamland Mechanism featuring Gary Husband\, and On a Mission with his band The Avengers\, together with Adam Holzman\, Lincoln Goines and Kim Plainfield.\n\nIn this opportunity\, he will be joined by long-time collaborator Doron Lev on drums\, leader of the celebrated Hip-Hop band UglyBraine\, and Tyreek Jackson on bass\, who has recorded with Grammy-nominated flutist Sarpay Ozçagatay.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/beledo/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240225T013726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T014203Z
UID:12074-1715281200-1715284800@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Variego3: Recompensa
DESCRIPTION:At the Shapeshifter Lab\, the Variego3 will present a selection of originals from their latest album Recompensa(Centaur 2023) \nJorge Variego – Clarinet and Compositions\nTaber Gable – Piano\nRob Linton – Bass \n  \n\nMore about Variego3: \nJorge Variego @dominoensemble (clarinets and compositions) was born in Rosario\, Argentina. He is a former Fulbright Scholar and is currently on the Music Theory and Composition faculty at the University of Tennessee and is the composition program coordinator at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. \nActively involved with technology in sound and music\, Jorge has been a pioneer in the field of interactive computer music\, having created and performed a great deal of works for clarinet and electronics in the US\, Europe and South America. His music can be heard on Naxos\, Albany\, Parma Records\, Centaur\, CMMAS\, and others. \nAmong his research endeavors\, his book Composing with Constraints was published by Oxford University Press in 2021. Jorge is also the founder director of the UT Electroacoustic Ensemble\, a student group dedicated to free improvisation with electronic media. \nRecently graduated from The Juilliard School\, Taber Gable @tabesthegabes has been called on to play\, tour\, alongside many great musicians such as Marcus/E.J.Strickland\, Terrace Martin\, Trevor Lawrence\, Jonathan Barber\, Braxton Cook\, and many more! \nGable is a highly sought after musician in the New York jazz scene as well as internationally known for his cross-genre abilities and captivating live performance style. \nRob Linton @roblintonbass (double bass) is a versatile artist from Charlotte\, North Carolina and a proud alumnus of UNC Charlotte. Rob has earned two degrees in music throughout his performance career. Rob earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Jazz Certificate from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte\, studying under the direction of Ron Brendle\, Will Campbell\, and Michael Hackett. \nRob graduated with his master’s degree in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville\, studying with Jon Hamar\, Greg Tardy\, Keith Brown\, and Mark Boling. Rob has performed with Greg Tardy\, Eric Reed\, Jorge Variego\, Taber Gable\, Kenneth Brown\, and many other artists in the south-east region. Rob also performs in orchestral settings\, experimental contemporary music settings\, and for recitals and concerts. \n  \n\n  \nRecent Press \n“… what I love the most about this album is the incredible variety of textures and organic sounds within. The ensemble has a warm\, roomy tone which reminds me of old jazz records. On the other hand\, the band is not afraid to experiment with distortion effects\, li-fi dynamics and many other elements adding a grittier character to the mix. The sheer variety of sounds and influences in this release is also quite fantastic\, giving the tracks a unique and memorable feel that truly stands out.”- Stacey Zering INK19 \n“…the Domino Ensemble’s debut album is an intriguing journey filled with contrasts and surprising shifts. The performers are all seasoned veterans who collaborate with ease and instinctively cross genres to form a style which is distinctly their own. Purple Ego is released by Centaur Records and is available on Spotify\, Apple Music and from all major music retailers.” – Zachary Dierick – The Clarinet \n“A great disc [Recompensa]\, and a treat for all jazz lovers. The range of styles is large; all three players are superb in their own right and even better together as one entity. A Want List candidate\, for sure. […] five stars: A great disc\, and a treat for all jazz lovers.” Colin Clarke – Fanfare
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/variego3-recompensa/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240430T011501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T011501Z
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SUMMARY:Billy White Trio
DESCRIPTION:Billy White – Piano \nNoah Garabedian – Bass \nSteve Belvilus – Drums \n  \nBilly White is a pianist\, keyboardist\, composer\, producer\, electronic musician and songwriter.  Born in San Francisco\, he graduated attended UCLA’s jazz studies program\, where he studied under Kenny Burrell and earned a B.A. in Ethnomusicology.  He has won numerous awards and scholarships\, including the David A. Abell Jazz Piano Scholarship\, the Martin Feldman Award\, the Duke Ellington Jazz Award and several CMEA Command Performances. He has worked with Blue Note artist Ambrose Akinmusire\, Dayna Stephens\, Obed Calvaire\, Paula West\, and Marcus Shelby\, as well as crossing over into R&B\, working with Bilal (Grammy-nominee)\, and Maiysha Kai (Grammy-nominee) and gospel star James Hall\, contributed to Ronnie Spector’s latest album “English Heart”\, and worked with electronica artists like Teeko\, Captain Planet\, and Pablo Ygal (formerly of Plug Research).  He has composed for film (the festival-winning Bowling Blind\, 2011) and dance (Martha Graham School of Dance\, Long Island University).  He has also worked in musical theater\, co-writing the musical “Finding Harlem” with Rent’s Ano Okera.  In 2010\, he released “First Things First”\, an album of original jazz\, which garnered positive reviews in the press\, including both Down Beat Magazine and his native San Francisco Chronicle.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/billy-white-trio/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T090208
CREATED:20240424T000607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T000803Z
UID:13553-1714564800-1714575600@shapeshifterplus.org
SUMMARY:Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm \nWorkshop\, 1-3pm \n  \nWorkshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab\nEvery Wednesday in May\, 2024\n\n\n12-12:45 pm Workshop: Jam Session Ideas/Approaches\n\n\n\nMatt will discuss how the Jam Sessions he hosts can and will be approached.\nHe will discuss: Songs\, Forms\, Improvisation\, Dynamics\, Tempos\, Feel\, Genres\, Technique\, Emotional State and other important topics that will set the stage for the actual ShapeShifter Lab Jam Session.\nHe feels that doing so will give a strong basis for all jammers to get a sense of what’s possible.\nThe further idea of the workshop is to trigger a conversation\, spark ideas and open the floor for clear dialogue about a possible set of Jam Session frameworks.\nAll Experience levels welcome! FREE!\n\n\n\n1-3pm Jam Session
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/workshops-jam-sessions-hosted-by-matt-garrison-7/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Live Music,Open Jam
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