JAZZ! at the Barn - Michael Shapira and Pocket Watch

Pocket Watch is a contemporary jazz band. The group crafts a sophisticated and groovy approach to timeless classics, modern pop music, as well as originals from members in the band. Pocket Watch has performed at different venues around NY, including Fiction in Williamsburg, and at the intimate Harlem Flophouse.

Get to know bandleader Michael Shapira -

A musician at heart, Michael Shapira hails from Long Island, NY where he began playing drums and composing at an early age. Upon moving to New York City in 2017, he began his studies at Manhattan School of Music, completing his undergraduate music performance degree in 2022. A diversified musician, Shapira has performed with several jazz greats including James Cammack (Ahmad Jamal), John Colianni (Mel Torme), and Will Boulware (Maceo Parker). He holds a weekly residency at The Last Word in Huntington with bassist Jim Cammack. Shapira is also the music director and drummer for Latin-Pop singer Sophia Angelica, as well as the drummer for Once Ibex and co-leads You’re Mom, a guitar/drum duo project. All these groups perform regularly around NYC at clubs including Club Groove, Heaven Can Wait, The Stone Pony, Rockwood, and others.

As an educator, Shapira is currently on faculty at The Manhattan School of Music precollege division.

Pocket Watch features -

Alex Jay Frondelli- guitar

Tommaso Perazzo- keyboard

Tong Cherd- bass

Host or Publisher The Vince Scuderi Quartet