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Mar
3
7:00 PM19:00

20s ft. Joseph Herbst Big Band @ Shapeshifter Lab

Saxophones – Markus Howell, Zoe Obadia, Jasper Dutz, John Lowery, Skyler Hagner
Trumpets – Michael Dudley, Brandon Choi, Joey Lamb, Dave Adewumi
Trombones – Altin Sencalar, Norah DeChant, Sam Blakeslee, Gina Benalcazar
Guitar – Connor Evans
Piano – Dabin Ryu
Bass – Adam Olszewski
Drums – Jake Richter
Compositions, Arrangements, Alto Clarinet – Joseph Herbst

Originally written to be premiered in Asheville, NC, in March 2020, “20s” celebrates the 20s, ALL the 20s, with music ranging from the 1120s to the 24th century to today, while celebrating historical figures throughout the 20s such as Enheduanna, the 23rd Century BC High Priestess who was the first named author and poet in history, Mary Anning, who discovered the first complete Plesiosaurus fossil in 1823 and is known as “the greatest fossilist the world never new,” and more. Originally planned for March – Women’s History Month – and yet again planned for March, the music has a focus on women composers and figures through history, as Joseph’s arrangements and compositions bring the music and history to life in the light of the 2020’s.

Composer and woodwind player Joseph Herbst uses music as a medium for storytelling, often as part of collaborative projects, in order to push ourselves to see the world in different ways while strengthening our sense of community. Based in NYC, Joseph leads his own septet, 13-piece chamber ensemble, and big band, while actively working as a copyist to aid fellow composers in bringing their music to life. Joseph is the recipient of the 2023 ASCAP Johnny Mandel Prize, the 2023 24th Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize and Manny Album Commission, the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Awards in 2021 and 2023, and the ISJAC Sonic Awards Recipient for Arrangement 2021.

Stay tuned for livestream tickets! Buy in-person tickets here: https://shapeshifterplus.org/event/joseph-herbst/

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Jul
24
7:00 PM19:00

Joseph Herbst & Quartet Davis at Culture Lab

I’m joining Quartet Davis during their east coast tour for a very special night of music making. The first set will feature both Quartet Davis performing their own pieces and my small group performing some of my originals. The second set we’ll all come together in a 13-piece ensemble performing my new piece “Ghosts in the Mirror.” The show is outdoors, so it is weather dependent, but there will be food and beer available for purchase

And, this is a FREE show!

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May
29
7:00 PM19:00

Joseph Herbst Big Band at Culture Lab

Join me for for my first big band show of the year! We’ll be playing two sets of music featuring songs from my Calvin & Hobbes show, arrangements of songs by women composers from the 1820s, 1620s, and 1120s, and maybe even some video game music. The show is outdoors, so it is weather dependent, but there will be food and beer available for purchase

And, this is a FREE show!

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Apr
5
7:00 PM19:00

from the shadows - Live Premier at Rockwood Music Hall

I’m so excited to premier “from the shadows” with my septet at Rockwood Music Hall! I wrote this piece at the end of 2020 and recorded it remotely, and this will be the first live performance of this music.

I'll be joined by Brandon Choi on trumpet, Aubrey Johnson on vocals, Luther S. Allison on piano, Adam Olszewski on bass, Jake Richter on drums, and Connor Evans on guitar.

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Oct
30
7:00 PM19:00

Joseph Herbst Big Band at Culture Lab

Join me for both my first big band show since moving to NYC and first big band show since covid! We’ll be playing two sets of music featuring songs from my Calvin & Hobbes show, arrangements of songs by women composers from the 1820s, 1620s, and 1120s, and maybe even some video game music. The show is outdoors, so it is weather dependent, but there will be food and beer available for purchase

And, this is a FREE show!

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Aug
19
7:00 PM19:00

Album Screening and Discussion

In lieu of an in person tour this year of "This is Our Environment," we are holding a two-part virtual event. This first part will an online screening of the album, "This is Our Environment," to give you the opportunity to hear the full album before the release in early 2021. Throughout the screening, my fellow sextet members will join me as we talk about this project, how it came to be, who we are, and whatever else you want to know. You can find more info here.

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20s ft. the Joseph Herbst Big Band
Mar
15
7:00 PM19:00

20s ft. the Joseph Herbst Big Band

*CANCELLATION* Due to the notorious coronavirus, my big band show on Sunday is now cancelled. However, during the original time of the show (Sunday, March 15th, 6-8pm), I will be doing a live stream of myself talking about the music I wrote for this show and sharing the electronic realizations of the pieces. It doesn't compare to an in person (or real band) experience, but it will allow me to give more background into the pieces and my writing, plus you'll be able to ask questions. During this time, I'll have an online tip jar (which will be my Venmo @Joseph-Herbst and similar systems), and all donations & tips will go to the musicians in the band, as many artists have been losing a majority of their freelance work, and I'd like to help support my friends and bandmates.

This will likely be from my personal Facebook account where I have the most followers/friends. I will share the info here again on Sunday, but feel free to message me if you want me to send you links directly.

For my next monthly big band show, we’re celebrating all things 20s! From 1320s to 2320s to artists in their 20s, we’ll be celebrating 20 pieces of art in 2 hours.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door and can be bought here.

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