for artists, by artists
Umbra was created by Jorge & Zach, two artists who have been living in Bushwick for 15+ years. The idea was to foster a spirit of collaboration in an environment where kindred, artistic minds could come together and feel both comfortable and inspired to share their work and create anew.
With the ethos that music should be accessible to everyone, there is almost never a cover or door fee to enter. Sundays are open jam nights, where musicians of all walks and musical leanings can arrive and hop on stage to join in on whatever collective jam is happening.
Unlike most traditional jazz venues around the city, Umbra highlights music from regions around the world, with an emphasis on artists that blur genre lines in favor of adventure and improvisation.
Additionally, Umbra is also a home for comedians (stand up shows are every Wednesday), poetry & literature, and the visual arts.
Drop us a line if you have any ideas to collaborate