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Event Series Matt Garrison 2023 Series

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm   Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in December, 2023 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 […]

The Vanguard

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

As the grandson of great American songwriter Hoagy Carmichael, drummer, bandleader, and composer John B. Arnold grew up in the legacy of jazz tradition. For him, music is a gift that is given from one generation to the next. With that gift comes a responsibility to offer younger musicians the opportunity to hone their craft […]

$20

Brooklynite and B-Side Choirs: SOLD OUT

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Baby, it’s cold outside. But it’s gonna get hot up in here. Join New York Choir Project’s two Brooklyn choirs as we raise the temperature with some crowd-pleasing, roof-raising, pop and alt rock harmonies. No holiday music, just the gift of song. (We promise you won’t want to return it.)

Marko Djordjevic & Sveti + Justin Salisbury

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Marko Djordjevic & Sveti 7:30 PM Marko Djordjevic - drums and compositions Justin Salisbury - piano and keys Ksenia Vasileva - el. bass For over two decades, SVETI has been the creative outlet for one of the most impressive and innovative drummers in the world today, the Serbian-born New York resident Marko Djordjevic (pronounced Georgevich). […]

$20.00

Bowery Jazz Messengers Open Rehearsal

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

The Bowery Jazz Messengers is a NYC band and charity that plays at The Bowery Mission in New York City, and other venues in the Greater New York area, where its music helps inspire anyone experiencing homelessness or poverty. The Bowery Jazz Messengers received 501C3 status in NYS in July of 2020 and also provides […]

NYC Ska Orchestra

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Doors: 7pm Show: 7:30pm 2 sets A 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 […]

$15.00
Event Series Fat Cats Open Workshop and Rehearsals

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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 […]

NYYS Jazz Band – Thad Jones: Living Legacy

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Director Michael Thomas will lead the NYYS Jazz Band in his inaugural season as director. The program showcases the legacy of Thad Jones ranging from Thad Jones’s early days with the Count Basie Orchestra, to his work as a co-founder and leader of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.  This concert will feature works from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Thad […]

$20.00
Event Series Matt Garrison 2023 Series

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm   Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in December, 2023 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 […]

Aaron Parks Little Big : Dec 13, 2023

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

  Online Advanced Ticket: $20 (online sales close 2 hours before showtime) Ticket at Door: $25 (available on day of show) Greg Tuohey - guitar Aaron Parks - piano and keyboards David Ginyard, Jr - bass Jongkuk Kim - drums A band that flourishes over the course of years is bound to deepen and evolve, […]

$20.00

Aaron Parks Little Big : Dec 14, 2023

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

  Online Advanced Ticket: $20 (online sales close 2 hours before showtime) Ticket at Door: $25 (available on day of show) Greg Tuohey - guitar Aaron Parks - piano and keyboards David Ginyard, Jr - bass Jongkuk Kim - drums A band that flourishes over the course of years is bound to deepen and evolve, […]

$20.00

Aaron Parks Little Big : Dec 15, 2023

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

  Online Advanced Ticket: $20 (online sales close 2 hours before showtime) Ticket at Door: $25 (available on day of show) Greg Tuohey - guitar Aaron Parks - piano and keyboards David Ginyard, Jr - bass Jongkuk Kim - drums A band that flourishes over the course of years is bound to deepen and evolve, […]

$20.00

Park Slope Panto’s Cinderella

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Cinderella is stuck at Flatbroke House, running errands for her beastly fame-obsessed sisters. Will she ever make it to Prince Prospect’s ball, or is there time to transform into a pumpkin–er–Princess?! This buoyant comedy throws a current spin on a classic fairytale, celebrating the triumph of true friendship over influencers. Park Slope Panto’s debut production […]

Free – $75.00
Event Series Fat Cats Open Workshop and Rehearsals

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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 […]

Park Slope Panto’s Cinderella

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Cinderella is stuck at Flatbroke House, running errands for her beastly fame-obsessed sisters. Will she ever make it to Prince Prospect’s ball, or is there time to transform into a pumpkin–er–Princess?! This buoyant comedy throws a current spin on a classic fairytale, celebrating the triumph of true friendship over influencers. Park Slope Panto’s debut production […]

Free – $75.00

Breaking The Ice

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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 Collaborative Education) is a public school in the East Village. The students will perform arrangements of some of the most famous jazz standards and they […]

$20

A holiday celebration inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

8pm.         Lisa Lui quartet (Two acoustic guitars violin and upright bass) 9pm          Franglais (Voice, archtop guitar, acoustic guitar, upright bass) 10pm        Sami Arefin Trio (Two acoustic guitars and upright bass)       A holiday celebration inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt featuring 3 […]

$20.00

Happi Medium 

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

 Chaz Martineau - Tenor Saxophone, Dabin Ryu- Piano, Eliza Salem - Drums, Benjamin Young - Bass Happi Medium is a dynamic collective ensemble composed of some of the most talented and accomplished musicians in the NYC music scene. The quartet includes Chaz Martineau, saxophone; Dabin Ryu, pianist; Benjamin Young, bassist; and Eliza Salem, a drummer. […]

$20.00
Event Series Matt Garrison 2023 Series

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm   Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in December, 2023 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 […]

Park Slope Panto’s Cinderella

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Cinderella is stuck at Flatbroke House, running errands for her beastly fame-obsessed sisters. Will she ever make it to Prince Prospect’s ball, or is there time to transform into a pumpkin–er–Princess?! This buoyant comedy throws a current spin on a classic fairytale, celebrating the triumph of true friendship over influencers. Park Slope Panto’s debut production […]

Free – $75.00

Postponed Bianca Love Ensemble Holiday Show

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Bianca Love, Matt Snow, Mike King, Curtis McPhatter Jr. Immerse yourself in the holiday magic as Bianca Love and her exceptional band transport you to a world of enchanting melodies and festive cheer. Hailing from the vibrant streets of New Orleans, Bianca's musical journey, influenced by legends like Charlie Parker, Betty Carter, and Sarah Vaughan, unfolds in […]

$20.00

Park Slope Panto’s Cinderella

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Cinderella is stuck at Flatbroke House, running errands for her beastly fame-obsessed sisters. Will she ever make it to Prince Prospect’s ball, or is there time to transform into a pumpkin–er–Princess?! This buoyant comedy throws a current spin on a classic fairytale, celebrating the triumph of true friendship over influencers. Park Slope Panto’s debut production […]

Free – $75.00

Park Slope Panto’s Cinderella

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Cinderella is stuck at Flatbroke House, running errands for her beastly fame-obsessed sisters. Will she ever make it to Prince Prospect’s ball, or is there time to transform into a pumpkin–er–Princess?! This buoyant comedy throws a current spin on a classic fairytale, celebrating the triumph of true friendship over influencers. Park Slope Panto’s debut production […]

Free – $75.00

Park Slope Panto’s Cinderella

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Cinderella is stuck at Flatbroke House, running errands for her beastly fame-obsessed sisters. Will she ever make it to Prince Prospect’s ball, or is there time to transform into a pumpkin–er–Princess?! This buoyant comedy throws a current spin on a classic fairytale, celebrating the triumph of true friendship over influencers. Park Slope Panto’s debut production […]

Free – $75.00

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Wednesdays. 12-12:45pm Workshop, 1-3pm   Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in January, 2023 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 […]

ShapeShifter Lab Jam Session – Hosted by John B Arnold > Presented by ShapeShifter Plus

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Thursday Evenings in January, 2024 Jam Session: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Free Admission   Every Thursday, drummer and composer John B. Arnold will be hosting the jam session at ShapeShifter Lab. This event is presented by ShapeShifter Plus free of charge. All are welcome!

ShapeShifter Lab Jam Session – Hosted by John B Arnold > Presented by ShapeShifter Plus

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Thursday Evenings in January, 2024 Jam Session: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Free Admission   Every Thursday, drummer and composer John B. Arnold will be hosting the jam session at ShapeShifter Lab. This event is presented by ShapeShifter Plus free of charge. All are welcome!

Borokusakagu

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Rogerio Boccato (perc), Kaoru Watanabe (taiko, winds, perc), Sameer Gupta (tabla) 1st Set:     7:30pm 2nd Set:   9:00pm This dynamic percussion trio connects Japan, Brazil, and India in a never-before-heard synergy. Holding a respect for musical heritage combined with free improvisation is at the heart of the ensemble. Each ensemble member has spent […]

$20.00

Wake Up & Dance with Suzi Shelton: online tickets SOLD OUT!

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Free for Children below 2 years of age 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 dancing that […]

$15.00 – $45.00