This performance will feature a free jazz interpretation scoring of a new original film by Qur’an. The film and Jazz piece are rooted in empowerment and expansion of music and internal growth.

Qur’an Shaheed is an experimental pianist, poet, singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. Trained extensively in jazz, classical and contemporary music, her sound is innovative and personal, incorporating elements of improvisation as well as neo-classical and neo-soul techniques. Shaheed also composes film scores, focusing on projects that reflect on society, history and unifying acts. Following her EP Process on Preference Records, Shaheed has graced us with her debut full length album, Pulse, that “revels in the space between craftsmanship and creativity, bucking structure for improvisational freedom without sacrificing stylistic command” (Resident Advisor). Pulse was released in summer 2025 through Leaving Records and was featured in New York Times, BBC, UNCUT, and more.

“There has been so much death and devastation that I’ve seen in this last few years and I really want to capture the pain that I personally have been feeling and have seen others go through. I also want to pay homage to the beauty of Nature/Gods creation”

— Qur’an Shaheed

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