Presented by ShapeShifter Plus at ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, we will be hosting a family-friendly Halloween Party and hope you can stop by! It is free admission for all with fun games, music, specialty drinks, food, and more.
Nov 3, 2023 8 p.m. $20 The Makrokosmos Orchestra presents an evening of dynamic, genre-defying large-ensemble compositions by Tim O'Dell and Richard Nelson featuring some of New York’s finest players. Works on this adventurous program include the premiere of O'Dell's Gratitude (for Wayne Shorter) and a preview of Dissolve and Cohere from Nelson's upcoming album […]
Alkemie Tracy Cowart (voice, harps, percussion) Sian Ricketts (voice, recorders, douçaines, shawm) David McCormick (vielle) Niccolo Seligmann (vielles, viola da gamba, kantele, scheitholt, percussion) Ben Matus (voice, bagpipes, dulcian) joined by: Jim Hopkins (synthesizer) Loren Ludwig (viols, percussion) Oliver Weston (viola da gamba) Charles Mueller (technical director)
Alkemie Tracy Cowart (voice, harps, percussion) Sian Ricketts (voice, recorders, douçaines, shawm) David McCormick (vielle) Niccolo Seligmann (vielles, viola da gamba, kantele, scheitholt, percussion) Ben Matus (voice, bagpipes, dulcian) joined by: Jim Hopkins (synthesizer) Loren Ludwig (viols, percussion) Oliver Weston (viola da gamba) Charles Mueller (technical director)
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 […]
IAN MAKSIN - cello, GARIK BAGDAGULYUAN - percussion
Bob Dee’s Cosmosis Bob Dee – Guitar Michael Bates – Bass Greg Joseph – Drums live stream link coming soon: $10.00
Nov 7, 2023 6pm $20 Ben Sutin - violin, Ben Rosenblum - piano/accordion, Chris Tordini - bass, Johnathan Blake - drums About "Mr. Inevitable" A collection of compositions that expresses the peaks and valleys of life through music, each song depicting various tropes of the collective human experience. Representing each song is a collage of […]
David Aaron-saxophones Nick Panoutsos-bass Dave Gould-drums & toys Website: www.shortmemory.org/flip–city/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/shortmemoryrecords/ Bandcamp: https://davidaaron4.bandcamp.com/ Short IG video clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxN61wjgyCY/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== Longer video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9Z3VMyVv9o Led by Canadian-born saxophonist, David Henry Aaron, Flip City has been playing around the NYC scenes since 1996. David regularly works as a freelance saxophonist in all genres, as well as a teacher, composer, […]
Show time at 8:00 pm doors at 7:30 pm Yuhan Su / Vibraphone. Compositions Caroline Davis / Saxophone Matt Mitchell / Piano Marty Kenney / Bass Dan Weiss / Drums ‘Like the best fiction, it’s entirely enveloping’ - Downbeat Magazine. Recent nominee for the DownBeat Critics Poll in the category “Rising Star” of Vibraphone, […]
MARKO DJORDJEVIC & SVETI 7PM Marko Djordjevic - drums and compositions Justin Salisbury - piano and keys Ksenia Vasileva - el. bass ABSURD CONDITION 8PM Chris Savarino (Drums) Tim Barnard (Guitar) Ethan Emery (Bass)
Griffin Woodard - bass clarinet Daniel Spearman- trumpet Cameron Campbell - piano Miles Gilbert - bass Hugh Kline - drums The Griffin Woodard Quintet is a highly skilled band of young musicians connecting with audiences through individual and collaborative artistic expression. The quintet faithfully integrates each member's distinctive voice into a radiant, melodic tapestry. The […]
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 […]
Pellito El Afrokan, congas percussion Cuban percussionist Pellito el Afrokan, the grandson of the late great Cuban musician Pello El Afrokan, the originator of the Cuban Mozambique rhythm/dance, will conduct a percussion workshop where he will teach Cuban rhythms on conga drums and other percussion instruments. Conga drums will be provided, though you are welcome […]
The Summer Children is a captivating folk band led by the talented singer-songwriter and guitar player, Aayushi Karnik. Aayushi's journey from India to the United States to pursue an education at the prestigious Juilliard School's Undergraduate Program for Jazz Guitar showcases her dedication to musical growth and exploration. With her band, she aspires to blend the heartfelt […]
Technology And Bones is the solo project of bass trombone player Alix Tucou. “Technology And Bones is a music project that mixes sounds from everyday life, music production and improvisation with my main instrument, the bass trombone…a kind of crossroad between pure Music composition and sound design with the will to make any listener dive […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
