Live Music with The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music

Michael Sheelar is a pianist and composer based in New York City, he is completing his undergraduate degree at The New School for Jazz. Michael primarily works with original and improvised music. During his time in New York he has begun working in the field of cross-disciplinary collaboration, collaborating with the Joffrey School of Ballet, the Lincoln Center Library for Performing Arts, and Visual artist John Zinsser. He plans to continue his studies here in New York after he completes his undergraduate degree this Spring.

Originally from Maine, Hattie Simon is a New York-based jazz vocalist and student at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Hattie spends her time developing her craft, leading a neo-soul collective, and working with various artists throughout the city. She has a passion for composing, as well as interpreting jazz standards and the original works of others.