Francesca Prihasti / Nic Vardanega Quartet Feat. Drew Gress (9:30) & Zerlina Devi Quartet at ShapeShifter Lab

Francesca Prihasti / Nic Vardanega Quartet featuring Drew Gress (9:30 pm)

Indonesian / Australian jazz pianist and guitarist and now based in New York City, Nic Vardanega and Francesca Prihasti are the voices on the international jazz scene. They have studied with the likes of Peter Bernstein, Adam Rogers, Wayne Krantz, Alan Broadbent, Kevin Hays, Ari Hoenig, Drew Gress, and Mike Rodriguez, Nic and Francesca have also recorded together alongside Ulysses Owens Jr, Rodney Green, Orlando Le Fleming, Marco Panascia, Drew Gress, Alan Ferber, Dave Pietro and Mike Rodriguez. With each being an established composer in their own right, their music draws from a wealth of original material in addition to a deep knowledge of the jazz tradition, which they render with fresh modern interpretations. They will return at ShapeShifter Lab featuring special guest Drew Gress on bass, presenting compositions from their recorded releases as well as some more recently composed material. ...

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Francesca Prihasti / Nic Vardanega Quartet featuring Drew Gress (9:30 pm)

Indonesian / Australian jazz pianist and guitarist and now based in New York City, Nic Vardanega and Francesca Prihasti are the voices on the international jazz scene. They have studied with the likes of Peter Bernstein, Adam Rogers, Wayne Krantz, Alan Broadbent, Kevin Hays, Ari Hoenig, Drew Gress, and Mike Rodriguez, Nic and Francesca have also recorded together alongside Ulysses Owens Jr, Rodney Green, Orlando Le Fleming, Marco Panascia, Drew Gress, Alan Ferber, Dave Pietro and Mike Rodriguez. With each being an established composer in their own right, their music draws from a wealth of original material in addition to a deep knowledge of the jazz tradition, which they render with fresh modern interpretations. They will return at ShapeShifter Lab featuring special guest Drew Gress on bass, presenting compositions from their recorded releases as well as some more recently composed material.

JK Kim (drums)
Drew Gress (bass)
Nic Vardanega (guitar)
Francesca Prihasti (piano)

“Vardanega’s solos are inventive and they maintain a consistent narrative that preserves the motif in a quietly eloquent way.” – John Mcbeath, The Australian

"Prihasti's pastel-hued compositions are brought to more vivid life by the soloing" - John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald

Zerlina Devi Quartet (8:15 pm)

Originally from Bali, Indonesia, pianist and composer Zerlina Devi is quickly emerging as a star in the music scene today. She has had the honor to work and share the stage with George Benson, Joey DeFransesco, Tony Monaco, Maurice Brown, Aaron Goldberg, Billy Childs, Vijay Iyer and many more.Zerlina has now released her first album consisting of her compositions as well as unique piano playing, where she had the pleasure to have trumpeter Darren Barrett on her record. She continues to be an active artistic force in the jazz/soul music scene, giving audiences a glimpse of a new voice that they are seeking.

Zerlina Devi (piano)
Matt Schumacher (bass)
Tiago Michelin (drums)
Matt Knoegel (tenor sax)

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