Astra Collective performs the music of Leah Jane
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
8:30 PM
The Stone at The New School
55 West 13th Street, Manhattan, NY
Scheduled
About This Event
Astra Collective performs the music of Leah Jane at The Stone at The New School. This concert features Leah Jane on bass clarinet, Billy Popfinger on double bass, Jessica Ringston on flute, Devin Oswald on viola, and Sofia Nangle on violin. The performance explores the realms of experimental jazz and improvised music, showcasing the unique compositions of Leah Jane. This event is part of Leah Jane's residency at The Stone, a venue known for its commitment to avant-garde jazz and free improvisation. Attendees can expect an intimate setting focused on the music without distractions.
About the music of Leah Jane
At The Stone at The New School, Astra Collective interprets the music of Leah Jane in a set that sits between Rock/Pop forms and experimental jazz language. Leah Jane appears on bass clarinet alongside Billy Popfinger (double bass), Jessica Ringston (flute), Devin Oswald (viola), and Sofia Nangle (violin). The writing treats the ensemble as a chamber group, using breath, bow, and pulse as equal materials. In a city where genre boundaries often function as social boundaries, the work matters for how calmly it refuses them.
About the Artists
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.
Leah Jane
Leah Jane is a New York City–based composer and bass clarinetist working between rock/pop songcraft and experimental jazz. She appears at The Stone at The New School, where her music has been presented by Astra Collective in a chamber-like lineup of bass clarinet, double bass, flute, viola, and violin.