March 14, 2025
Daniel Villarreal
Ars Nova Workshop cultivates connection and curiosity through deep listening, improvisation, and joyous creative expression.

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What’s On
Wed, February 12
8PM
  • Performance
Jaleel Shaw & Cameron Campbell Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop partners with The Jazz Gallery's Mentoring Series, pairing Philadelphia saxophonist Jaleel Shaw with up-and-coming pianist Cameron Campbell, at Solar Myth on Wednesday, February 12.
Mon, February 17
8PM
  • Performance
Wolf Eyes x Ghost Horizons
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Detroit-based experimental noise duo Wolf Eyes along with the Sun Ra Arkestra's Marshall Allen and DMHotep at Solar Myth on Monday, February 17.
Feb. 21 - performs Get Up With It
Feb. 22 - performs Big Fun
8PM
  • Performance
Get Up With It
Ars Nova Workshop celebrates the electric music of Miles Davis with The War on Drugs drummer Charlie Hall’s longstanding Get Up With It project for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, February 21-22.
March 2, 4 & 7PM
Sold Out
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
New Masada Quartet
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for two very special performances by John Zorn’s New Masada Quartet at Solar Myth on Sunday, March 2.
Thu, March 6
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Matthew Shipp Trio
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present the revered pianist Matthew Shipp and his acclaimed trio at Solar Myth on Thursday, March 6.
Sun, March 9
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Lucy Railton
Ars Nova Workshop presents British cellist and composer Lucy Railton to Solar Myth on March 9.
March 12-13
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Brandee Younger Trio
Ars Nova Workshop presents the acclaimed harpist Brandee Younger for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, March 12-13.
March 14-15
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Daniel Villarreal
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of Panama-born drummer Daniel Villarreal at Solar Myth for two nights, March 14-15.
Sat, March 22
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Tara Clerkin Trio
Ars Nova Workshop and R5 Productions present Bristol, England’s Tara Clerkin Trio at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 22.
Sun, March 23
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Carlos Niño & Friends
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a performance by the visionary producer, percussionist, composer and cosmic facilitator Carlos Niño at Solar Myth on Sunday, March 23.
Wed, March 26
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Steve Lehman Trio +1
Ars Nova Workshop presents the experimental saxophonist Steve Lehman and his Trio, joined by Mark Turner as they celebrate the 80th birthday year of Anthony Braxton at Solar Myth on Wednesday, March 26.
Mar 28-29
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Thurston Moore
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present guitar innovator and Sonic Youth founder Thurston Moore, with drummers Tom Surgal and William Winant, for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, March 28-29.
Mon, March 31
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
MESTIZX
Ars Nova Workshop presents the exploratory group led by vocalist Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti and drummer Frank Rosaly at Solar Myth on Monday, March 31.
Wed, April 2
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Still House Plants
Ars Nova Workshop presents the British post-rock trio Still House Plants at Solar Myth on Wednesday, April 2, 2024.
Fri, April 4
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
mssv
Ars Nova Workshop presents the adventurous avant-punk power trio mssv at Solar Myth on Friday, April 4.
Mon, April 7
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Brìghde Chaimbeul
Ars Nova Workshop presents Scottish experimental piper Brìghde Chaimbeul at Solar Myth on Monday, April 7.
Wed, April 9
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Jenny Scheinman’s All Species Parade
Ars Nova Workshop presents the acclaimed, eclectic violinist/composer Jenny Scheinman with her latest project, All Species Parade, at Solar Myth on Wednesday, April 9.
Thu, April 10
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Ben Ratliff
Ars Nova Workshop presents renowned author and music critic Ben Ratlif, discussing his latest book Run the Song at Solar Myth on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Fri, April 11
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis
Ars Nova Workshop presents punk-jazz power trio The Messthetics performing guitar innovator Sonny Sharrock’s landmark album Ask the Ages at Solar Myth on Friday, April 11.
Sat, April 12
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of Wilco guitarist and legendary six-string groundbreaker Nels Cline with his all-star Consentrik Quartet at Solar Myth on Saturday, April 12. 
April 18-19
8PM
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
Roscoe Mitchell & Tyshawn Sorey
Ars Nova Workshop is honored to present a very special cross-generational collaboration pairing two of creative music’s most innovative minds, as AACM icon Roscoe Mitchell and drummer-composer Tyshawn Sorey converge at Solar Myth for two performances, April 18-19.

 

 

ReSounding Progressions — Ars Nova Workshop supports an intergenerational collaboration and interpretation of jazz poetry as musical composition.

News
October 15, 2024
Lovett Hines: A Legacy of Music and Mentorship
By John Morrison Musician and teacher Lovett Hines is the Artistic Director/Founder of the Music Education Program at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts. A committed educator, Hines’ story reminds us of the power and necessity of mentorship in jazz. Hines studied music at Combs College of…
January 9, 2024
Ars Nova at 2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest!
Hailed as “Philadelphia’s most reliable and ambitious presenter of new jazz and improvised music” by The Wire, Ars Nova Workshop (ANW) has connected creative music’s most exploratory and forward-looking artists with adventurous audiences in the City of Brotherly Love for more than…
October 14, 2022
A home of our own!
Ars Nova Workshop announces a new home venue located at the old Boot & Saddle bar in Philadelphia, and a partnership with Solar Myth, a new cafe and listening room slated to open at the location in November 2022.
March 8, 2022
Please Welcome Anthony Tidd!
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to announce Anthony Tidd as a new member of our team, joining us as Chief Creative Catalyst.
March 3, 2022
Dangerous Sounds with WRTI FM and JazzDanmark
WRTI celebrates the U.S. launch of the Dangerous Sounds podcast, with a series of live performances and a Philadelphia engagement presented by Ars Nova Workshop.
February 17, 2022
File Under Freedom
Milford Graves multi-layered interdisciplinary works are included in a new exhibition about improvisation in art and music at Bergen Kunsthall in Norway.

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