Our Programs

Our programming is centered around community, education, technology, and providing unique creative opportunities for up-and-coming and established artists.

Jack DeJohnette Hudson Valley Series

Alongside Bardavon Presents, we have produced a series of performances curated by and featuring Jack DeJohnette in the Hudson Valley area of New York. Past events include:

  • September 17, 2022 at Woodstock Playhouse: Jack DeJohnette & Savion Glover
  • October 29, 2022 at Woodstock Playhouse: Jack DeJohnette with Dave Holland & Jason Moran
  • December 15, 2022 at Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC): Jack DeJohnette with Jon Batiste, Matthew Garrison & Roy Wood Jr.

Featured Artist Program

Featured Artists will curate a month of performances, workshops, and interviews with fellow musicians. They will also record educational content for TuneBend, a new format for music education created by Shapeshifter Lab Productions.

Education Program

ShapeShifter Plus is proud to collaborate/have collaborated with organizations, such as the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, on their youth music education programs. In 2023, our Young Adults Program will include workshops, masterclasses, talks with well-known musicians, and performances for up-and-coming musicians dedicated to developing their craft.

Weekly Open Jam

Every week, a new artist will host a jam session that will be free and open to the public. 

SS+ Team Curated Events

Every Thursday, members of the SS+ team will curate events in different genres and mediums.