Tue Dec 9
Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective • Album Release Party "9 Songs for Christmas"
7PM / $15 - $30 | $3.50 Fees Get Tickets
Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective
7p Show | Doors @ 5p
Join the Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective as they unveil their new album, 9 Songs for Christmas! The group went into the studio earlier this year to record 9 brand new original arrangements of some of your favorite holiday tunes. This performance will feature vocalist Emma Hedrick on select songs as well as mystery gifts and maybe even a surprise visit from Santa. You won't want to miss it!
Alex Shanafelt - conductor/composer
Kent Hickey - trumpet/composer
Sam Butler - trumpet/composer
Tommy Neidecker - trombone
Garrett Fasig - alto sax/composer
Sean Imboden - tenor sax
Trevor Mather - bari sax
Charles Platz - guitar
David Richards - bass
Chelsea Hughey - drums
The Hickey-Shanafelt 9ollective is a modern jazz nonet dedicated to writing, commissioning, and performing original music, written by local artists for the Indianapolis community. Founded in 2019, the group is composed of established and up-and-coming professionals who share a passion for connecting with people through new music. The band's versatile sound and broad stylistic range keeps every show fresh and engaging for every listener. The 9ollective has enjoyed performances at the Indianapolis Zoo, the Jazz Club of Lafayette, BLU Jazz+, Merrimans' Playhouse, and the world-famous Jazz Kitchen, including collaborative shows like "The Kaleidoscope Suite" with Indianapolis visual artist Kelsey Behl. In October 2022, the 9ollective released their debut album "illuminate," introducing the band to the world by showcasing the eclectic styles of the Indianapolis jazz scene. The ensemble returned to the studio in August 2024 to document "The Kaleidoscope Suite," released in May 2025, and to record an album of original Christmas arrangements. The band is led by long-time friends Kent Hickey and Alex Shanafelt, who are inspired by the works of Artemis, Anat Cohen, Chuck Owen, Lucas Pino, Dan Pugach, and Maria Schneider, among others.
7PM / $15 - $30 | $3.50 Fees Get Tickets