October 4, 2025
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Ars Nova Workshop cultivates connection and curiosity through deep listening, improvisation, and joyous creative expression.

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What’s On
July 18-19
8PM
  • Performance
Karl Evangelista / Bobby Bradford / Andrew Cyrille / Rei Scampavia / Luke Stewart
Ars Nova Workshop presents the experimental guitarist Karl Evangelista leading a quintet with special guest jazz legends Andrew Cyrille and Bobby Bradford, for two nights at Solar Myth, July 18-19.
Sun, July 27
8PM
  • Performance
Jeremiah Chiu + Marta Sofia Honer
Ars Nova Workshop presents the duo of Jeremiah Chiu and Marta Sofia Honer at Solar Myth on Sunday, July 27.
Thu, July 31
8PM
  • Performance
Rich Ruth
Ars Nova Workshop presents Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist Rich Ruth at Solar Myth on Thursday, July 31.
Thu, August 21
8PM
  • Performance
Victor Vieira-Branco’s Bark Culture
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present Philadelphia-based trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco, Bark Culture at Solar Myth on Thursday, August 21.
Wed, September 3
8PM
  • Performance
Kassa Overall
Ars Nova Workshop presents Grammy-nominated drummer/producer/MC Kassa Overall and his innovative blend of jazz and hip-hop at Solar Myth on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Sat, September 6
8PM
  • Performance
Kelly Moran
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present composer and pianist Kelly Moran at Solar Myth on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Sun, September 14
8PM
  • Performance
Chicago Underground Duo
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of the visionary Chicago Underground Duo, the longstanding collaboration of Rob Mazurek and Chad Taylor, at Solar Myth on Sunday, September 14.
Tue, September 16
8PM
  • Performance
Trevor Dunn-Phillip Greenlief-Scott Amendola Trio
Ars Nova Workshop presents the exhilarating trio of veteran improvisers Trevor Dunn, Phillip Greenlief, and Scott Amendola at Solar Myth on Tuesday, September 16.
Thu, September 18
8PM
  • Performance
Tara Clerkin Trio
Ars Nova Workshop and R5 Productions present Bristol, England’s Tara Clerkin Trio at Solar Myth on Thursday, September 18. This is the rescheduled date for 3/22 event.
Sat, September 20
8PM
  • Performance
Mary Halvorson: Amaryllis
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of innovative guitarist Mary Halvorson and her thrilling sextet Amaryllis at Solar Myth on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Mon, September 22
8PM
  • Performance
أحمد [Ahmed]
Ars Nova Workshop presents [Ahmed], the exploratory quartet of Pat Thomas, Seymour Wright, Joel Grip, and Antonin Gerbal, at Solar Myth on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Sept 29-30
8PM
  • Performance
Marc Ribot: Map of a Blue City
Ars Nova Workshop presents one of creative music’s most prolific and wide-ranging musicians, guitar innovator Marc Ribot as he celebrates the release of his new album, Map of a Blue City, at Solar Myth on September 29-30, 2025.
Wed, October 1
8PM
  • Performance
Camila Niebla Trio
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present saxophonist, composer and improviser Camila Niebla and her trio at Solar Myth on October 1, 2025.
October 4, 3PM & 8PM
October 5, 8PM
October 6, 8PM
  • Performance
Makaya McCraven
Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of game-changing drummer, producer and beat scientist Makaya McCraven, for four performances at Solar Myth, October 4-6.
Wed, October 8
8PM
  • Performance
Rafiq Bhatia
Ars Nova Workshop presents the daring avant-garde guitarist Rafiq Bhatia at Solar Myth on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Wed, October 15
8PM
  • Performance
Katalyst Conversation
Ars Nova Workshop presents AACM ensemble Katalyst Conversation at Solar Myth on Wednesday, October 15.
October 17-18
8PM
  • Performance
Artifacts Trio
Ars Nova Workshop presents the all-star Artifacts Trio, featuring flutist Nicole Mitchell, cellist Tomeka Reid and drummer Mike Reed, for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, October 17-18.
Sun, October 19
8PM
  • Performance
Nazir Ebo / Daniel Villarreal
For the closing night of the 2025 Philly Music Fest, Ars Nova Workshop presents the unique pairing of two boundlessly creative, Philadelphia-based drummers - Nazir Ebo and Daniel Villarreal - at Solar Myth on Sunday, October 19.
Fri, October 24
8PM
  • Performance
Adam Rudolph Sunrise Trio
Ars Nova Workshop presents the master percussionist, improviser and composer Adam Rudolph with his Sunrise Quartet at Solar Myth on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Sun, November 2
8PM
  • Performance
DJ Spooky and Michael Sakamoto
Ars Nova Workshop presents composer and multimedia artist Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky and choreographer-performer Michael Sakamoto for a genre-defying performance featuring excerpts from three original works: Beautiful Blue Sky, asymm, and Gods and Monsters at Solar Myth on Sunday, November 2.
November 10
7:00PM & 9:30PM
  • Performance
The Bad Plus
Please join Ars Nova Workshop on Monday, November 10 at Solar Myth for two sets by the always irreverent and defiantly original The Bad Plus, now expanded to a quartet line-up featuring some of progressive jazz’s most revered artists.

 

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News
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…
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.
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