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.
Ars Nova Workshop presents saxophonist and composer Alden Hellmuth, performing music from her new project Tether at Solar Myth on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Ars Nova Workshop is honored to present a meeting of two avant-garde legends, as percussionist Kahil El’Zabar and saxophonist David Murray join forces at Solar Myth on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Ars Nova Workshop presents gayageum innovator DoYeon Kim and her Quartet at Solar Myth on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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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.
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.
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…
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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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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