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SUMMARY:Karl Wenninger's Wake Up Call: A Live Performance of His Original Music
DESCRIPTION:In Memorium: Karl Wenninger’s Wake Up Call: A Live Performance of His Original Music\nOriginal Wake Up Call Members\n\nArun Luthra: tenor & soprano sax\nBennett Paster: piano\nGary Wang: bass\nJim Whitney: bass\nScott Neumann: drums\n\nNew for this performance:\n\nGregg Fine: guitar\nDave Pietro: alto sax\nRyan Keberle: trombone\n\nFREE & OPEN TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY \nMUSIC STARTS AT 8:30 PM
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/wenninger/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Industry Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Tickets at door: $15 \n8pm – Doors \nHosted by Samantha Howard
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/industry-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Jazz Day - Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:8pm-10pm. Free Entry\n\nInternational Jazz Day is an International Day declared by the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization in 2011 “to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.” It is celebrated annually on April 30.\n\nInternational Jazz Day brings together communities\, schools\, artists\, historians\, academics\, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots\, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce international cooperation and communication. Each year on April 30\, this international art form is recognized for promoting peace\, dialogue among cultures\, diversity\, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; fostering gender equality; and promoting freedom of expression.\n\nCome join us at our very own International Jazz Day Jam Session at ShapeShifter Lab\, hosted by Matt Garrison!
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/international-jazz-day-jam-session/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Jam
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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:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T200000
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SUMMARY:Ines Velasco Large Ensemble  ‘A Flash of Cobalt Blue’ Pre-Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:‘A Flash of Cobalt Blue’ is Ines Velasco’s debut big band album. The project is a collaboration with award-winning Mexican poet Jorge Esquinca\, and is directly inspired by the poetry of his book ‘Descripción de un brillo azul cobalto’ (‘Description of a flash of cobalt blue’).\n  \n\nThe book travels between past and present\, navigating the Pacific coast of Mexico and wandering through the streets of Paris\, blending memory with imagination\, and sorrow with affection. Jorge’s recorded voice will also be featured as an integral part of the composition themselves.\n  \n\nThis evening will premiere the music written for this project for a 17-piece band before recording it in the studio. The musicians:\n\nSam Hoyt – trumpet\nBobby Spellman – trumpet\nDave Smith – trumpet\nJoey Kendrick – trumpet\nAlex Ramírez – alto sax\nGideon Forbes – alto sax\nJohn Lowery – tenor sax\nNathan See – tenor sax\nKenny Pexton – bari sax\nNick Grinder – trombone\nSam Blakeslee – trombone\nGreg DeAngelis – trombone\nJulie Dombrowski – bass trombone\nAndrew Boudreau – piano\nJacob Aviner – guitar\nEduardo Belo – bass\nJK Kim – drums\nSpecial guest – Catey Esler\, vocals\n\nTeaser\n—–\n\nphoto credit: Brandon Johnson
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/ines-velasco/
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:20240502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240502T210000
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SUMMARY:Culture Night - Iseul Kim's Two Voices
DESCRIPTION:Iseul Kim- Piano/ Voice\nLee Kyung Kang- Haegeum\nWoosung Jung – Daegeum\nFung Chern Hwei – Violin\nMariel Roberts – Cello\nSamantha Kochis – Flute\nEthan Cohn – Bass\nT.B.A – Drums/ Percussion \nExperience the captivating fusion of Korean traditional\, Western classical\, jazz\, and world music genres with Iseul Kim’s Two Voices live in concert. Renowned for her innovative blend and original musical ideas\, Iseul Kim showcases her mastery of diverse instrumentation in a performance that promises to mesmerize audiences. \nThe debut album of Iseul Kim’s Two Voices has garnered critical acclaim\, earning a nomination at the prestigious Korean Music Awards. This recognition underscores the unique and exceptional talent of Iseul Kim and her ensemble. Following the success of their debut album\, Iseul Kim’s Two Voices is set to embark on a European tour\, generously sponsored by the Korea Art Council. This tour presents a rare opportunity for European audiences to experience the groundbreaking sounds of Iseul Kim’s innovative musical vision.
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/iseul-kim-may-2/
LOCATION:ShapeShifter Lab\, 837 Union Street\, Ground Floor\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Open Call Program
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SUMMARY:LIFE STORIES / Music-Words-Art
DESCRIPTION:Featuring EK Duo: Rachael Elliott (bassoon\, voice) and Thomas Kozumplik (vibes\, percussion)\n  \n\nWith guest artists:\nElliott Levin (saxophone\, flute\, spoken word)\nTom Burnett (keyboards\, electronics\, spoken word)\nRange Enaself (spoken word)\nCatherine Rutgers (projected artwork)\n\n  \n\nLIFE STORIES is an hour-long performance of new music\, energized improvisation\, acoustic-electronic melding\, spoken-word counterpoints\, and delectable visions.\nSix eclectic artists presenting separately and in shifting combinations will unite for this unique explosion of expression. They are:\n• Composers and performers Rachael Elliott (bassoonist) and Thomas Kozumplik (percussionist) – who have been touring across the country for the past year as “EK Duo.”\n• Elliott Levin (reeds\, flute\, poetry) – this Philly sax legend and Cecil Taylor veteran will create soundscapes in tandem with longtime collaborators Kozumplik and Tom Burnett (New York musician-performer-spoken word artist).\n• Brooklyn word-smith Range Enaself brings us stories through a Hip-Hop lense\, and visual artist Catherine Rutgers colors the set with her vibrant images.\n\nEK Duo\nRachael Elliott (bassoon) and Thomas Kozumplik (percussion) are longtime collaborators and founding members of the alt-classical quartet\, Clogs. They have performed on stages ranging from the Sydney Festival to BAM\, from Big Ears to the Knitting Factory\, from London Jazz Festival to Amoeba Music\, and points between. Their shared passion for chamber music\, improvisation\, groove\, and sound exploration led them to form EK Duo in 2022.\n\n\n\n\n\nElliott Levin\nElliott Levin (sax\, flute\, words) has developed a distinctive voice in improvised music\, highly alert and expressive. His creative work is influenced by pioneering pianist/composer Cecil Taylor\, who was an early mentor and then collaborator. An icon of the Philadelphia music scene\, Levin’s credits include a ten year stint as saxophonist in the Sound of Philadelphia band with Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. He has published several books of his verse\, which also appears in publications such as L.A. Weekly\, Blue Beat Jacket\, The Painted Word\, Vital Pulse\, and Poets and Prophets. Levin has received awards from New American Radio in New York\, The City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department\, the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts\, and the California Endowment for the Humanities.\n\n\nwww.ekduo.com\nwww.elliottlevin.com\nwww.catrutgers4art.com\nwww.tamikaze.art\nwww.bassoonproject.org
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/elliott-kozumplik/
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:20240503T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240503T220000
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SUMMARY: Makrokosmos Orchestra - Dissolve Album Release
DESCRIPTION:RICHARD NELSON\nJoin us as the Makrokosmos Orchestra celebrates the release of their first album\, Dissolve (Adhyâropa Records). Called “modern jazz at its highest level” (All About Jazz)\, Makrokosmos co-leader Richard Nelson’s symphonic-length triptych takes a big picture\, broad-spectrum view of contemporary creative music\, maneuvering deftly between ambitious compositions and adventurous improvisation. Featuring some of New York’s finest players\, Makrokosmos will bring fresh and dynamic interpretations to all three of the suite’s evocatively titled movements—Dissolve\, Float\, and Cohere\, music in which improvisation and composition intertwine in highly imaginative and surprising ways. \nThe group will also spotlight Makrokosmos co-leader Tim O’Dell’s compositions with the premiere of of Ellis Quincy\, the constantly shifting colors of Kaleidoscope\, and the aspirational\, hard-swinging Selfless. \nFeaturing Erica Seguine (conductor)\, Michel Gentile (flutes)\, Alan Brady (clarinets)\, Tim O’Dell (alto & soprano saxes)\, Adam Kolker (tenor saxophone\, clarinet)\, Justin Mullins (French horn)\, John Carlson (trumpet)\, Jacob Varmus (trumpet\, cornet)\, David Chamberlain (euphonium)\, Dale Turk (bass trombone)\, Frank Carlberg (piano)\, Richard Nelson (guitar)\, Ken Filiano (bass)\, Rob Garcia (drums)\, Todd Isler (percussion). \n  \nAbout Richard Nelson and Dissolve: \n“Nelson’s followers can count on being surprised at how nimbly he can satisfy their appetites: he takes new directions while also satisfying their affection for thoughtfully conceived music that bridges jazz\, classical\, and other forms.”—Steve Feeney\, The Arts Fuse (Boston) \n“… the title track [is] a kaleidoscope of contrapuntal themes that weave in and out of the brass and woodwind sections\, shifting in and out of time and spatial sensibilities in a mysterious narrative\, its peaking followed by a scattering into the ether.” – Gary Fukushima\, DownBeat \n  \nAbout Tim O’Dell: \n“O’Dell designs hypnotic concepts that capture the imagination” – All About Jazz \n“… a perfect album (from O’Dell) . . . great blend of composition and improvisation and it swings! . . . a uniqueness of vision.” – Beyond Coltrane \n“This (O’Dell) is the sound of expanding American art.” – All About Jazz
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/makrokosmos-may-3/
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:20240504T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240504T120500
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CREATED:20240410T040245Z
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SUMMARY:Family Dance Party with Fyütch and Aura V - Daddy Daughter Music Duo. Special guest Lavender Blues
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-Nominated Artist Fyütch performs uplifting songs with his 6 year old daughter Aura V! Bring the whole family for an all-ages dance party with a live band and special guest Lavender Blues.\n\n\nHarold “Fyütch” Simmons II is a GRAMMY-nominated music and social justice artist.  From concerts to classrooms\, his experience as a musician\, teacher\, and speaker allows him to educate\, entertain\, and empower audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The name Fyütch\, which was originally ‘Future\,’ represents knowing where you’ve been to know where you’re going. Fyütch coined his music genre “Fyüsion\,” a blend of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, Pop\, and Soul. His work has been showcased on The Today Show\, the Nick Cannon Show\, and The New York Times.  As a songwriter and producer\, Fyütch has contributed to Grammy-winning albums\, radio charting songs\, and original compositions for television and family media. Fyütch also writes and performs music with his 6 year old daughter\, Aura V.\n\nLavender Blues\n\nChildren under 2yrs free
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/fyutch/
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:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T170000
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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:20240505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240505T200000
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CREATED:20240410T053737Z
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SUMMARY:Mattan Klein & Tammy Scheffer Group - Tel Aviv/New York Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Mattan Klein- flute\nTammy Scheffer- voice\nManu Koch- piano\nYoni Ben Ari- bass\nRonen Itzik- drums\n\n\nVocalist Tammy Scheffer and Flutist Mattan Klein have been collaborating over the past 15 years\, bringing to their performances a rare chemistry and their shared love of Israeli\, Brazilian and jazz music. Tonight’s concert will be featuring compositions by both\, as well as their interpretations of beloved pieces by Hermeto Pascoal and other geniuses of contemporary music. They will be joined by pianist Manu Koch\, bassist Yoni Ben Ari and drummer Ronen Itzik.\n\nBorn and raised in Jerusalem\, flutist Mattan Klein’s original compositions feature a contemporary blend of Israeli and Brazilian music\, and earned him awards such as the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the USA Songwriting Competition. As a bandleader\, Mattan and his group were featured at the Red Sea Jazz Festival and Tel Aviv Jazz Festival in Israel\, Cambridge England Jazz Festival\, and the Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia\, among other premier stages. His album The Long Run (2022\, Ubuntu) was featured on the Best Jazz Albums list of Jazzwise\, praised for “spacious arrangements within which Klein’s crystalline flute rises clear and pure” (-Tony Benjamin\, Jazzwise).\n\nHailed by the Chicago Tribune as “innovative\, provocative and alluring\,” vocalist and composer Tammy Scheffer has been a creative force in NYC’s vibrant music scene for more than a decade. Most recently she appeared on albums with Stefan Bauer’s Voyage West\, Amanda Monaco’s Pirkei Avot\, and Joe Phillips’ opera The Grey Land. As a bandleader\, Tammy released the album Wake Up\, Fall Asleep with her sextet on the label Inner Circle Music. Tammy has performed at Carnegie Hall and Birdland in New York\, the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia\, Revoice Festival in London\, MISA Festival in China\, and many other renowned venues worldwide.\n\n\nhttps://www.tammyscheffer.com/\nhttps://www.mattanklein.com/
URL:https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/klein-scheffer/
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:20240506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240502T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212246Z
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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:20240506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240502T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212133Z
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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:20240507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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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/
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:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240424T000607Z
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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:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240225T013726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T014203Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240410T055532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T233746Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240510T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240510T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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:20240506T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T103000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240502T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T212246Z
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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:20240506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240312T000506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T183049Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240516T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240516T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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:20240517T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240517T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
CREATED:20240424T022836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T022836Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T214429
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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