Astra Collective: Jazz Musician in New York

About Astra Collective

Astra Collective is a New York City–based ensemble working at the intersection of rock/pop and jazz, often in settings that invite close listening. The group has appeared at The Stone at The New School, including a program devoted to the music of composer and bass clarinetist Leah Jane. Their instrumentation moves between winds and strings, with players such as Leah Jane, Billy Popfinger, Jessica Ringston, Devin Oswald, and Sofia Nangle. The performances favor structure and timbre over spectacle, leaning into the details of ensemble blend.