October 18, 2026
Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
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Jul 30-31
8PM
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Nduduzo Makhathini
Ars Nova Workshop is excited to present the South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini at Solar Myth for two performances on Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, 2026.
Wed, June 24
8PM
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DoYeon Kim Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop presents gayageum innovator DoYeon Kim and her Quartet at Solar Myth on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Fri, June 26
9PM
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Blacktronika: Moor Mother presents Rockers
Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a special evening revisiting Moor Mother’s essential Rockers! series, presented as part of King Britt’s Blacktronika: Now & Then series at Solar Myth on Friday, June 26, 2026. 
Sun, June 28
8PM
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Teiku
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Chicago and Detroit based creative music ensemble Teiku at Solar Myth on Sunday, June 28, 2026. 
Tue, June 30
8PM
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Steven Bernstein ResoNation Trio
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the return of maverick trumpeter Steven Bernstein with his striking new acoustic trio at Solar Myth on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 
Thu, July 23
7PM
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Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane
Please join Ars Nova Workshop to celebrate the release of journalist Andy Beta’s essential new biography, Cosmic Music: The Life, Art and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane, featuring a performance by keyboardist Surya Botofasina, at Solar Myth on Thursday, July 23, 2026. In Cosmic Music, music journalist Andy Beta traces the…
Fri, July 24
8PM
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Sasha Berliner
Ars Nova Workshop presents the acclaimed vibraphonist Sasha Berliner at Solar Myth on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Sun, August 30
8PM
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Titan to Tachyons
Ars Nova Workshop presents the all-star jazz-metal group Titan to Tachyons at Solar Myth on Sunday, August 30.
Fri, October 9
8PM
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Horse Lords
Ars Nova Workshop presents the intricate and exacting music of Baltimore-based avant-rock band Horse Lords, at Solar Myth on October 9, 2026.
Sun, October 18
8PM
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Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
Please join Ars Nova Workshop at Solar Myth on October 18, 2026 for a special closing-night performance by saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins and his remarkable quartet, presented in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Philly Music Fest.

 

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March 2, 2025
Ars Nova Workshop and Otherly Love Records to release MARSHALL ALLEN’S GHOST HORIZONS “Live in Philadelphia”
NEA Jazz Master Marshall Allen, 100-year-old bandleader of the iconic Sun Ra Arkestra, announces new live album by his all-star project Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons Album to be released on May 23, 2025 by Otherly Love and Ars Nova Workshop Live in Philadelphia features nine…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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