ShapeShifter Plus

CAPOEIRA
2024-11-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-11-16 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor, 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 instruments, sing Portuguese songs, delve into the history, and learn to move expressively and harmoniously to the rhythm!

Partner activities enhance trust, encourage cooperation, create a distinctive sense of community, and promote dynamic interactions among peers. Curu’s Capoeira class celebrates the joy of collective effort and cultural expression!

Class Length: 60 min.
Level: Beginner

CAPOEIRA-2
2024-11-09 10:30 - 11:30 | ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor, 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 instruments, sing Portuguese songs, delve into the history, and learn to move expressively and harmoniously to the rhythm!

Partner activities enhance trust, encourage cooperation, create a distinctive sense of community, and promote dynamic interactions among peers. Curu’s Capoeira class celebrates the joy of collective effort and cultural expression!

Class Length: 60 min.
Level: Mixed

Diving Deeper - Mixed Level Iyengar Yoga
2024-11-03 09:00 - 10:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Diving Deeper – Mixed Level Iyengar Yoga

SUNDAYS 9 am to 10:30 am
$25

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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!
This mixed level Iyengar Yoga class is designed for you to explore more complex poses and to dive deeper into your practice. You will observe the subtle connections in the body, and the role of the breath and mind in refining our actions and experiences within the asanas.
Expect to learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy will power, that in turn supports remaining in the asanas longer and with ease.

Age Group: Adult
Class Length: 90 min.
Level: Mixed

Please Note:

Doors open 15 min before class.
Wear comfy, easy to move in clothing.
Bring your own mat, optional.
Be prepared to remove shoes when entering studio.

Thank you! 🙂

CLASS DATES:
SUNDAY SEPT. 8TH – SUNDAY DEC. 29TH

Tim Miller, Josh Davis, Nate Wood
2024-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Tim Miller -guitar
Santiago Bosch – keyboard
Joshua Davis – bass
Nate Wood – drums

Tim Miller

Tim Miller is an American guitarist and composer at the forefront of progressive fusion and jazz. He first became known for his distinctive acoustic-electric sound, melodic compositions, and unique approach to improvisation. His latest album, Synergy, is the culmination of this aesthetic vision. His other notable recordings include his Trio series.

Tim is widely known by guitarists for creating the 2-1-2 Intervallic Arpeggio System that has been adopted by players from all genres worldwide. His book 2-1-2 Arpeggios has become a standard resource for guitarists.
Tim plays an influential role at Berklee College of Music where he mentors new generations of musicians with his creative concepts and musical approaches. At Berklee, Tim played and collaborated with guitar legend Mick Goodrick with whom he co-authored the highly acclaimed and influential book Creative Chordal Harmony for Guitar (Berklee Press/Hal Leonard).
Well known for his trio performances, Tim also plays original music with his quartet and musicians from a variety of genres ranging from modern jazz to progressive rock. His distinct sound resonates in a wide variety of musical contexts.

Doors open 30 mins prior to show time;
online ticket sales closes 30 mins before show time;
tickets will be available at door at $25

Movement Arts Program: FUNDAMENTALS OF IYENGAR YOGA
2024-09-10 09:30 - 11:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 yoga postures (including standing poses, seated poses, twists, forward bending, inversions, and restorative poses) the essential actions and organizing principles of Iyengar Yoga are introduced and refined.
Expect to develop your strength, stamina, coordination, flexibility and ability to relax. Students with injuries are easily accommodated, and more importantly, are taught how to work with their specific physical challenges and adapt poses accordingly.

Age Group: Adult
Class Length: 90 min.
Level: Beginner

Please Note:

Doors open 15 min before class.
Wear comfy, easy to move in clothing.
Changing space is limited.
Bring your own mat, optional.
Be prepared to remove shoes when entering studio.

Thank you! 🙂

CLASS DATES:
TUES. SEPT. 3RD-TUES. DEC 17TH
No Class Dec. 24th
No Class Dec. 31st.

Sam Jones Centennial
2024-11-12 18:30 - 19:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
Bobby Spellman (trumpet),
Hashem Assadullahi (alto sax),
George Burton (piano),
Moppa Elliott (bass),
Vinnie Sperrazza (drums)

To celebrate the 100th birthday of the great bassist, Sam Jones, we will play a set of his compositions.

doors at 6pm;
online ticket sales closes 30 mins before showtime.
in-person tickets also available at the door

Debbie Deane's Birthday Party Gig!
2024-11-12 20:00 - 23:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 party/hang until 11 PM.

Workshops & Jam Sessions Hosted by Matt Garrison
2024-11-13 12:00 - 15:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 topics that will set the stage for the actual ShapeShifter Lab Jam Session.
He feels that doing so will give a strong basis for all jammers to get a sense of what’s possible.
The 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.
All Experience levels welcome! FREE!

1pm-3pm Jam Session

Ester Wiesnerova: Blue Journal
2024-11-13 20:00 - 21:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 “warm, inviting, whispered breath” (The Whole Note, CA) and “manifesting itself quietly and with great gravity” (All About Jazz, US). Recognized by Forbes in their 30 under 30 and considered for Grammy awards in two categories, Ester’s poetic depth and distinctive artistry leave a lasting impression on all careful listeners.

saxophone – Sam Knight,
harp – Riza Printup,
bass – Chris Worden,
percussion – Keita Ogawa

Doors open 30 mins prior to showtime;
online ticket sales ends 30 mins prior to show;
tickets at door =$25

‭STREET STORIES & OTHER NARRATIVES‬ ‭: Art Exhibition Opening Reception: Park Slope Windsor Terrace Artists
2024-11-14 17:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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
Janie Samuels
Linda Schneider
Ella Yang

Artists have always been highly aware of their surroundings. Often entire environments are noted: objects and architecture, sights and sounds, people and their stories. Monet and Manet painted Paris at all times of day and night. Later, the Ashcan painters depicted New Yorkers negotiating harsh city streets. Here, 14 Brooklyn artists use bold color, painterly surfaces, cropping, and often extreme attention to detail in depicting nuance on our sidewalks. These Park Slope and Winslow Terrace artists are our community, and it shows.

Info on artists visit ArtsPSWT.com ;
call 718-938-1400; email
gothamsidewalks@gmail.com

the shape of a child
2024-11-14 21:00 - 22:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 Brenn

Kyle Brenn is a New York-based multi-disciplinary music and theater artist. He’s had work performed at Carnegie Hall, the Bang on a Can Marathon, MASS MoCA, Dallas Contemporary, and Ars Nova, and his debut chamber opera TATI will premiere at The Kennedy Center in January 2025.

doors: 30 mins before showtime;
online ticket sales ends: 30 mins before showtime;
tickets at door = $25

The Park Slope Food Coop Concert Series #2
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 and long-time member since the inception of the Food Coop. Beverly is an artist, photographer, singer-songwriter, composer, and activist who has greatly contributed to our community.
Jason Weiner and the membership staff have played a key role in bringing this event to life. We thank them for sharing the same joy and respect for the arts, which enriches all walks of life.

Before the shutdown, this concert series was a crucial and pinnacle way of bringing us closer together as a community that truly cares about the world around us. Art, in every aspect of our human experience, is a life-healing force.

Alexis Cuadrado and Jay Rodriguez are both professional musicians, composers, and producers. They have expanded the vision of the curation to create a platform for freedom of expression for all. Shapeshifter Lab visionaries Fortuna Sung and Matthew Garrison have also become vital to our mission, generously providing us with their performance space across the street from the Food Coop.

Transplants
2024-11-15 21:30 - 22:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 demonstrating collective freedom and very original compositions. The collective name, “Transplants” comes from the fact that the entire group are all from Los Angeles, California. Being inspired by the “City of Angeles” provides a new interpretation on what it means to be a New Yorker.

Doors open 30 mins before showtime;
online ticket sales closes 30 mins before showtime;
Tickets at door @$25. get your tickets early!

Welcome to Sunflower Lane
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 for Extra Ultra Super Gal along with a few of her popular social/climate justice songs. Animators from Sunflower Lane Collective will be present for an introduction and closing Q&A.
Bring an unopened package of pads, tampons, underwear (all sizes), or better yet period underwear to gain admission. 100% of proceeds will be donated to help end period poverty.

Sunflower Lane Collective is a group of artists from different generations and identities who share their stories through short-form animation. “Sunflower Lane” is a series of episodes that combine these animations in a Sesame Street-style format. Using our work as a platform, we create an open dialogue to a wider audience. This online series of animations bridges the gap between individuals who grew up during different times in history; a show that parents can watch with their children, grandparents with their grandchildren, and chosen families can use to connect with each other. Nomatter what adversities may arise, like sunflowers we always turn to face the sun.

https://www.sunflowerlaneshow.com/

FALL WITH STYLE-INVERSIONS & BACKBENDS
2024-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 arms, opening the shoulders and hips, and developing coordination to facilitate elegant and controlled movements.

Age Group: Adult
Class Length: 2hrs
Level: Open

Please Note:

Doors open 15 min before class.
Wear comfy, easy to move in clothing.
Bring your own mat, optional.
Be prepared to remove shoes when entering studio.

Earlybirds Club @ ShapeShifter Lab NYC
2024-11-16 18:00 - 22:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 DJ Helean spins songs from the 80s to 2000s, including pop, hip-hop, new wave, and R&B—you know, the ones you sing at the top of your lungs when no one’s home! Earlybirds Club is more than a fun night out, it’s a supportive community of women, female-identified people, trans, and non-binary folks who wouldn’t think to judge your fashion or your Elaine Benes–inspired dance moves. (If you got that reference, you’re definitely an Earlybird!)
10% of proceeds benefit Brooklyn Community Services, which addresses systemic poverty by fostering the educational success of children, the leadership development of youth, the employment and housing stability of adults, the advancement of individuals living with disabilities, and the empowerment of seniors and families.

Ticket price includes all fees.
https://www.early-birds.club/events/p/ebc-shapeshifter-lab

Ravioli Cooking Lab by Allora
2024-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 and your little chef will mix, knead, and roll out the dough, and then fill the ravioli with ricotta and spinach. Chef Valentina will share tips and techniques to make the perfect pasta!
Bring home your creation: children will bring home their raw ravioli in a beautiful box, to be cooked and shared with the rest of their family. A certificate of completion will be given to each participant.
Taste Testing: everyone will gather to sample some ravioli with butter and parmesan cheese prepared by our chef.

This class is a wonderful opportunity for bonding, learning, and enjoying a delicious meal together. Bring your aprons and get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure!
REGISTER HERE

Cooking with my child
2024-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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: Together, you and your little chef will mix, knead, and roll out the dough, and then fill the ravioli with ricotta and spinach. Chef Valentina will share tips and techniques to make the perfect pasta!

Bring home your creation: children will bring home their raw ravioli in a beautiful box, to be cooked and shared with the rest of their family. A certificate of completion will be given to each participant.

Taste Testing: everyone will gather to sample some ravioli with butter and parmesan cheese prepared by our chef.

This class is a wonderful opportunity for bonding, learning, and enjoying a delicious meal together. Bring your aprons and get ready for a fun-filled culinary adventure!

The Fat Cats Youth Orchestra Open Workshop and Rehearsals
2024-11-03 11:00 - 17:00 | ShapeShifter Lab 2nd Floor, 837 Union Street, 2nd Foor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, 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 across all NYC boroughs.
Founded 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.
Over 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.

A Memorial and Musical Celebration of the Life of Jay Clayton
2024-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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, grandmother, and friend.
We will celebrate her extraordinary talent, quiet humility, and infectious humor that touched everyone who knew her. Jay was more than a musical pioneer; she was a beacon of inspiration, always encouraging those around her to embrace their own creative self-expression. Let us gather to remember her wisdom, boundless love, and unwavering grace, and to celebrate the profound impact she made on all of our lives.

Singer-Songwriter Night: Pat Hull, Kaylor Otwell, EW Harris
2024-11-20 19:00 - 22:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 are played on a nylon guitar, adding a warmth and color to the sensitivity of Pat’s song writing. His latest studio album, Madrona, was recorded in Portland, OR. This release, as well as his back catalog, showcase layered compositions, songs written for piano, and rich vocal harmonies.

Kaylor Otwell:
Kaylor Otwell is an Americana singer-songwriter, actor, and visual artist. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Otwell was born and bred on the country and blues music of the South, and started writing songs and performing as a young child. Growing up in church choirs, she fell in love with multi-voice harmony – something she still incorporates into her music. Post-college she formed her band, The Tin Cans, and began performing her own songs regularly. Her first self-titled album was recorded live at 2nd Row Studio and released in 2010. “Hell or High Water,” her sophomore EP, was published in 2016. Otwell took her musical talents to New York City in 2017 and began preforming under her own name. She has graced the stage of many iconic venues there with her band. Recently Otwell completed a third, full-length studio album, “Pioneer,” which is set to be released in 2025. The album was recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios and produced at The Studio Nashville.

E.W. Harris:
E.W. Harris is a Rust Belt born, Southern wrought, alt-folk singer/songwriter, producer, and artist based in Brooklyn, NY. A self-styled “Dystopian Romantic,” Harris combines sonic textures, memorable melodies, and powerful vocals to create music he calls “speculative folk.” At present, he can be found throughout the northeastern US performing in anticipation of his forthcoming release Machine Living In Relief, joined by his band The Zero Saga featuring bassist Georgia Weber, drummer Sonny Ratcliff, and multi-instrumentalist Ginja Skwurl.

Doors at 6:30 pm;
online ticket sales close 30 mins before the 1st set.
tickets are available at door for sale but get your tickets asap!

Andrew Van Tassel Duo
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 setting. Andrew’s albums have received praise from jazz critics worldwide, and he has performed at renowned venues such as the Cornelia Street Cafe and Rockwood Music Hall. He has also played with bands of various genres, including the GRAMMY-nominated Terraza Big Band. As a composer, Andrew has been recognized with awards including the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award. He has also been invited to teach and perform at prestigious schools, most recently at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

In-person ticktets are available at the door on day of.

WHIMS
2024-11-21 20:30 - 21:30 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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

Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra
2024-11-22 19:00 - 20:00 | ShapeShifter Lab, 837 Union Street, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, United States
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 – bass
Jeff Davis – drums

The Mike Fahie Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece ensemble from New York City, blends traditional big band aesthetics with dynamic modern compositions and innovative arrangements. The MFJO weaves together the diverse and brilliant talents of its members into a compelling musical narrative.

Trombonist Mike Fahie’s vision is influenced by a wide variety of musical styles. Whether re-imagining the classics of Bach and Chopin, drawing inspiration from Ellington, Thad Jones and Bob Brookmeyer, or even contemporary artists like Bjork and Jay-Z, Fahie’s music embodies an adventurous spirit of experimentation. This fusion of influences creates a vibrant and evolving sound that resonates with audiences both familiar with and new to jazz traditions
