Jun 06 2026 to Jun 06 2026 6:30 p.m.

Price: 400 Book/Buy

Where

Courtyard Koota

Ground floor, Good Earth Tarana Good Earth Malhar, near Rajarajeswari medical college Kambipura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560074

Event Description

Contemporary Jazz Originals

Abhin Iype, Rohit PS, Sricharan Sunder, Vikramaditya Negi.

SHIFT is a contemporary jazz project led by pianist and composer Abhin Iype. Their sound aims to incorporate a blend of shifting harmonies, singable melodies and a variety of grooves and soundscapes that serve as a canvas for storytelling through improvisation. Although rooted in the jazz tradition, their personal approach to combining their influences through composed passages as well as both structured and free improvisation hopes to bring a fresh perspective or a 'shift' in what the genre can be. Their set, which includes a collection of original compositions written and arranged by bandleader Abhin Iype for his upcoming album, are inspired by his life experiences interacting with different musical cultures and aims to fuse various idioms into something one might be reluctant to call jazz, yet are tied together by the familiar sound of an acoustic jazz ensemble.

Abhin Iype - Piano

Abhin is a Pianist/Composer/Producer from Bangalore, India, who over his many years of musical exploration, has developed a unique touch on his instrument as well an engaging and supportive attitude towards listening and interacting with other musicians. Having studied Jazz Piano at the Conservatory of Maastricht in the Netherlands, he has worked and collaborated with several artists from all over the world and is passionate about understanding and breaking the boundaries between musical genres. He draws his influences from styles such as Jazz, RnB, Rock, Folk, Western classical and Indian classical music among many others.

Rohit P S - Drums

Rohit is a Bangalore-based drummer, performer, and educator recognized for his versatile musicianship and rhythmic depth. Head of the Drum Department at Music Central, he brings a holistic approach to teaching, integrating multiple pedagogical traditions, improvisation, and conceptual understanding. As a performer, he appears with ensembles such as MoonArra, Final Vinyl, and Aman Mahajan’s REFUGE. Rohit teaches privately, online, and on location, shaping a new generation of drummers while remaining an active voice in the city’s live music scene.

Sricharan Sunder - Bass

Sricharan is a cognitive neuroscientist whose deep curiosity about how the brain perceives sound and makes decisions led him to jazz bass—an instrument he has embraced with remarkable intuition and musical sensitivity. Despite beginning recently, he plays with the nuance and mood of a seasoned jazz musician, bringing emotional clarity to grooves and improvisation alike. In Bangalore’s independent music circuit, he has performed with artists and bands including Akshada Krishnan, Funky Dory, and Pockets & Changes, steadily establishing himself as a thoughtful and expressive bassist.

Vikramaditya Negi - Guitar

Rooted in the devotional spirit of Hindustani classical music, shaped by a deep engagement with the traditions of jazz, and vitalised with the profound expressive power of blues and rock, Vikramaditya Negi’s artistic journey is defined by a thoughtful fusion of diverse musical worlds.

A composer, producer, guitar player, and singer-songwriter, he’s spent years moving through live performance, collaboration, and independent creation, with creative pursuits leading him to contribute to a wide range of artistic projects, many of which emerge as distinctive amalgamations drawn from an expansive palette of influences.