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TELOS CONSORT PLAYS SHAPESHIFTER

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

Telos Consort presents an exciting evening of new works for our unique instrumentation, including compositions by ensemble members Cole Reyes, Thomas Giles, Kyle Landry, and Jules Biber. The Consort is a group of creatives reimagining the concert experience through the performance of works by living composers. We create an environment for the avid concert-goer and […]

$25

Kendall Perry: An Ocean Of Becoming

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

Kendall Perry – piano, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocal harmonies Magda Kress – bass Caro Moore – drums Annie Blythe – cello Dave Klodowski – piano Lily Ali-Oshatz – vocal harmonies ---------------------------------------- $20 online advance (Closed) $25 at door ---------------------------------------- An Ocean of Becoming is a retrospective of Kendall Perry’s transportive instrumental works spanning over […]

$20
Event Series Fat Cats Open Workshop and Rehearsals

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, 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 […]

Free

Sam Blakeslee Large Group

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

doors 6:30 pm show: 7 pm Sam Blakeslee - compositions/arrangements Erica Seguine - conductor Dave Pietro, Brian Krock, Joseph Herbst, John Lowery, Andrew Gutauskas - woodwinds John Lake, David Neves, Jonathan Saraga, David Adewumi - trumpets Sam Blakeslee, Nick Vayenas, John Yao, Jennifer Wharton - trombones Olli Hirvonen - guitar Martha Kato - piano Matt […]

$20

Gilberto’s Annual Birthday Celebration Jam

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

The accomplished young groove maker has hosted his annual birthday celebration, which features an exciting mix of music veterans, as well as, up and coming performers, at Shapeshifter since he turned 10 years old. This year, Gilberto’s special guests include bassist Lonnie Plaxico, saxophonist Jay Rodriguez, pianist Ben Stivers and a host of Gilberto’s talented […]

$20

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

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

Workshop 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Jam 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in November 2023 (November 1, 15, 22, 29) 5:30-6:15 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, […]

Free

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

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

Workshop 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Jam 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in November 2023 (November 1, 15, 22, 29) 5:30-6:15 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, […]

Free

Bolide Group, The Music of Pete Davenport and Other Jazz Standards

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

Bolide is a modern jazz group that features world-class established veteran musicians from NYC. Current and past members include Nitzan Gavrielli, Russ Lossing- keyboards, Matt Maneri- viola, Ed Schuller, Jerome Harris Bass, Chris Bacas - saxes, and Pete Davenport - drums. Bolide has recorded two CDs, Bolide and Times Like These, which showcase the compositions […]

$20

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

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

Workshop 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Jam 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in November 2023 (November 1, 15, 22, 29) 5:30-6:15 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, […]

Free

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison

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

Workshop 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm Jam 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Every Wednesday in November 2023 (November 1, 15, 22, 29) 5:30-6:15 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, […]

Free

PROTOCINEMA: A Showcase of Independent & Experimental Short Films

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

Protocinema is a live screening of short (<15m) video works from unknown or emerging directors that subvert traditional cinematic norms. The program will highlight works that are evocative, eclectic, experimental, low-budget/DIY, and often ask more questions than they answer. Protocinema believes that short films are a democratic medium for everyone, not just filmmakers, and seeks […]

Free

Postponed “LOS VECINOS” / Flamenco Fusion

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

Nov 30, 2023 7pm doors 7:30pm show $20   Arturo Soriano / Tenor Sax; Flute Adrián Alvarado / Guitar About Alfonso Cid / Cantaor; Flute Peter Teresi / Bass Luis Ossa / Percussion   Los Vecinos (The Neighbors) is a collective of musicians from New York City and its surrounding area. All of them bring […]

$20

Paul Steven Ray Double Night Wave

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

Woven lines, soundscapes, psycho-emotional excursions as navigated by a quartet of guitar, bass, double bass, and percussion. Double Night Wave draws on the improvising imaginations of Josh Scott, Lim Yang, Yuko Togami, and Paul Steven Ray with musical backgrounds covering a broad spectrum that includes Free Jazz, Experimental Noise, Grind Core, Mainstream Jazz, Psychedelic Post Rock, […]

$20

Thomas Millioto – 2nd Atelier

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

FM: Drums (Mark Gaffney), Bass (Ken Gleason), Guitar (Christian Hurtado), Lead Singer/Guitar (Steve Gilliatt), Guitar and Music Direction (Thomas Millioto)  Platinum: Lead Singer/Guitar (Michael Pesola)  Drums (Bob Donigan), Guitar 1 (John Jasilli), Guitar 2 (Kyle McGaffey), Bass (Michael Abitbol), Drums (Special Celebrity Guest Gus Morgan, a.k.a. Destroy), Piano, Violin and background vocals Special Celebrity Guest […]

$20

WNSM Presents: Rockin’ Around (The Non-Denominational Plant)

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

Join WNSM in rockin' around!  In this musical showcase, we'll explore different facets of Rock 'N' Roll.  With performances by Will Meyers, The Third Rails, and boyscoutmarie, this isn't something you'll want to miss! Come out and Rock on!   Doors: 3:30 Show: 4:00 $20

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals

ShapeShifter Lab 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, 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 […]

Free

Annie Chen – Guardians

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

Annie Chen – voice, compositions Alex LoRe – saxophone, flute, bass clarinet Fung Chern Hwei – violin, viola Marius Duboule – guitar Jacob Sacks – piano Jeong Lim Yang – bass Satoshi Takeishi – drums   Annie Chen Guardians is a new project born in 2022, a septet of jazz and improvised music featuring some […]

$20

PORTRAITS OF CLIMATE DRAMA

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

8 PM SCREENING OF AWARD-WINNING FILM 'INVISIBLE LANDSCAPES 8:50 PM LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE BAND fyield (CZ/IS) 9:30 PM DISCUSSION ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE CZECH-ICELANDIC COLLABORATION FYIELD BRING LIVE EXPERIENCE TO NEW YORK FOR THE FIRST TIME INCLUDES SCREENING OF AWARD-WINNING FILM 'INVISIBLE LANDSCAPES' + LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE BAND fyield (CZ/IS) + DISCUSSION ABOUT CLIMATE […]

$10.00
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 […]

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