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. Come hear Debbie with her awesome band (plus special guests!). Then hang out to celebrate :) One long set at 8 PM followed by a […]
Wednesdays. 12pm-12:45pm Workshop, 1pm-3pm Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison @ShapeShifterLab Wednesdays November 6 and 13, 2024 12pm-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 […]
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 unusual quintet featuring harp and percussion. Praised as "an artist of rare imagination and formidable arranging skills" (JazzWise, UK), Ester’s voice is described as a […]
November 12th - January 11 14 Brooklyn artists and their sidewalks Opening Reception - Thursday November 14th 5-8pm Short Stories by the artists & “Street“ Open Mic hosted by poet Paula Corso Mieko Asada Paola Corso Chris Doogan Francesca Furian Rich Garr Bob Hagan Tom Keough Diane Miller Janet Pedersen Joyce Riley Mary Cuddihee Skrill […]
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 its release on Cantaloupe Music with a live band performing the piece in full. Featuring Sebastian Zel, David Mayers, Lara Lewison, Megan Rayl, and Kyle […]
The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series is one of the most exciting initiatives we undertake as a community. With so many gifted and talented members, creating this series was a natural decision and a no-brainer. The baton of music and performance curation was passed on to Jay and Alexis by Beverly Grant—a great artist […]
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 band supports the ideology of shared equality, perspective, and a distinct need for generating new ways of thinking. The music performed by this triplicity is […]
CAPOEIRA Taught by Curu SATURDAYS 9:30-10:30am AGES 4-7 $35 Pay Online or Pay In Person! The esteemed Contramestre Curu began his Capoeira training in Brasília, Brazil's capital, at the young age of 11. In this fun-filled class children will learn every aspect of the dynamic Brazilian martial art! They will be introduced to traditional Brazilian […]
CAPOEIRA Taught by Curu SATURDAYS 10:30-11:30am Ages 8-16 $35 Pay Online or Pay In Person! The esteemed Contramestre Curu began his Capoeira training in Brasília, Brazil's capital, at the young age of 11. In this fun-filled class students will learn every aspect of the dynamic Brazilian martial art! They will be introduced to traditional Brazilian […]
Join us for the unveiling of Sunflower Lane, a new animation series with a message! For the first installment, meet Extra Ultra Super Gal, a talking tampon who helps her friend Jane with issues of period overflow. After the screening, the one and only singer, songwriter, activist Esther Crow has promised to perform the catchy theme song she wrote […]
FALL WITH STYLE-INVERSIONS & BACKBENDS SATURDAY NOV 16, 2024 3-5 PM $50 Engage with Lara on the mat for another captivating workshop! Have you ever aspired to master the art of "dropping back"? Fall with Style - Inversions and Backbends focuses on gaining control and mastery over the spine. You will work on strengthening your […]
The night may be young, but we are not. So where's a girl to go to get down when all the dance clubs don't get hoppin' till midnight? Starting at 6pm and ending at 10pm, Earlybirds Club dance parties are the place to let your hair down but still get a good night's rest. Our […]
Class Experience Join us for a delightful Ravioli Cooking Class designed for children and their caregivers! In this hands-on experience, participants will learn how to make fresh ricotta cheese and spinach ravioli from scratch under the expert guidance of our talented Chef Valentina. 2.5 yrs - 10 yrs Class Highlights: Hands-On Cooking: Together, you […]
Cooking with my child: Ravioli Workshop Class Experience 2.5-10 yrs Join us for a delightful Ravioli Cooking Class designed for children and their caregivers! In this hands-on experience, participants will learn how to make fresh ricotta cheese and spinach ravioli from scratch under the expert guidance of our talented Chef Valentina. Class Highlights: Hands-On Cooking: […]
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 […]
A memorial and musical celebration of the life of Jay Clayton, hosted by her daughter, Dejha Colantuono and J. Anthony Granelli. This special event will feature performances by Jay’s former students, musical friends, and collaborators, all coming together to honor her legacy as a world-renowned jazz singer, vocal innovator, improviser, educator, mentor, and beloved mother, […]
FUNDAMENTALS OF IYENGAR YOGA (Level I) Taught by LARA WARREN TUESDAYS 9:30-11am $25 Pay Online or Pay In Person! Seasoned and dynamic instructor Lara Warren invites you to reconnect with your practice and explore new depths in her weekly classes and immersive monthly workshops! In this class, through the practice of fundamental […]
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 a melodic, soulful, counter-tenor vocal range with a unique finger picking style, creating a dreamy landscape with unpredictable hooks and turns. Most of his songs […]
Andrew Van Tassel - Saxophones and Effects Lucas Hahn - Piano and Keyboards Andrew Van Tassel is an award-winning musician who draws inspiration from several musical styles, including bebop, hard bop, fusion, indie rock, R&B, and classical music. His latest album, Shape-Shifter, showcases his unique sound and experiments with electronic elements in a contemporary jazz […]
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 transfixing and hypnotic soundscapes that could be styled as cinematic rock. Ryan Nicholls - Guitar Brad Morrison - Drums
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 Hoyt, Brad Mason - trumpets Matt McDonald, Nick Grinder, Daniel Linden, Jennifer Wharton - trombones Jeff Miles - guitar Randy Ingram - piano Pedro Giraudo […]
CAPOEIRA Taught by Curu SATURDAYS 9:30-10:30am AGES 4-7 $35 Pay Online or Pay In Person! The esteemed Contramestre Curu began his Capoeira training in Brasília, Brazil's capital, at the young age of 11. In this fun-filled class children will learn every aspect of the dynamic Brazilian martial art! They will be introduced to traditional Brazilian […]
CAPOEIRA Taught by Curu SATURDAYS 10:30-11:30am Ages 8-16 $35 Pay Online or Pay In Person! The esteemed Contramestre Curu began his Capoeira training in Brasília, Brazil's capital, at the young age of 11. In this fun-filled class students will learn every aspect of the dynamic Brazilian martial art! They will be introduced to traditional Brazilian […]
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 […]
FUNDAMENTALS OF IYENGAR YOGA (Level I) Taught by LARA WARREN TUESDAYS 9:30-11am $25 Pay Online or Pay In Person! Seasoned and dynamic instructor Lara Warren invites you to reconnect with your practice and explore new depths in her weekly classes and immersive monthly workshops! In this class, through the practice of fundamental […]
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 […]
“...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 TIMES “Sergio Krakowski is a great musician.” – GONZALO RUBALCABA “One of the best pandeiro players in the world.” – ANAT COHEN Born on December […]
FUNDAMENTALS OF IYENGAR YOGA (Level I) Taught by LARA WARREN TUESDAYS 9:30-11am $25 Pay Online or Pay In Person! Seasoned and dynamic instructor Lara Warren invites you to reconnect with your practice and explore new depths in her weekly classes and immersive monthly workshops! In this class, through the practice of fundamental […]
alana amore colvin - guitar Dylan Bales - piano Colin McClure - trumpet Julian Silva - double bass Chase Small - alto sax. Liam Summers - drums the alco is a soul-jazz sextet sitting between Ahmad Jamal’s trio and the JB band led by guitarist & composer alana amore colvin. the alco will debut at […]
CAPOEIRA Taught by Curu SATURDAYS 9:30-10:30am AGES 4-7 $35 Pay Online or Pay In Person! The esteemed Contramestre Curu began his Capoeira training in Brasília, Brazil's capital, at the young age of 11. In this fun-filled class children will learn every aspect of the dynamic Brazilian martial art! They will be introduced to traditional Brazilian […]
