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December 9, 2023
8:00pm
  • Performance

Gabriel Meyer Creative Orchestra

Ars Nova Workshop, in conjunction with Tri-Centric Foundation, presents the Gabriel Meyer Creative Orchestra performing the music of legendary composer Anthony Braxton, at Solar Myth on Saturday, December 9.

December 11, 2023
8:00pm
  • Performance

Kassel Jaeger + Stephen O’Malley

Ars Nova Workshop presents the duo of sonic experimentalists François J. Bonnet (Kassel Jaeger) and Stephen O’Malley (Sunn O)))) at Solar Myth on Monday, December 11. 

December 15, 2023
8:00pm
  • Performance

Hu Vibrational

Ars Nova Workshop presents Hu Vibrational, the hip-hop, electronica, and Afro-jazz influenced ensemble led by master percussionist Adam Rudolph, at Solar Myth on Friday, December 15.

December 26, 2023
8:00pm
  • Performance
  • Series

Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons

Join Ars Nova Workshop every last Tuesday of the month at Solar Myth for Sun Ra Arkestra maestro Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons, alongside an all-star cast of rotating musicians.

January 3, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Zoh Amba / Steve Gunn / Shahzad Ismaily / Jim White

Ars Nova Workshop kicks off 2024 with the improvising supergroup of saxophonist Zoh Amba, guitarist Steve Gunn, bassist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Jim White at Solar Myth on Wednesday, January 3.

January 4, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog

Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the visionary, politically pointed post-fusion trio Ceramic Dog, comprising guitarist-activist Marc Ribot, bassist Shahzad Ismaily, and drummer Ches Smith, at Solar Myth on January 4.

January 5-6
8pm
  • Performance

William Parker’s In Order To Survive

Ars Nova Workshop is proud to present the return of iconic bassist William Parker and his legendary quartet In Order To Survive, at Solar Myth on January 5th and 6th.

January 26, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Nite Bjuti

Ars Nova Workshop is proud to present Nite Bjuti, the collective trio of vocalist Candice Hoyes, turntablist/percussionist Val Jeanty, and bassist Mimi Jones, at Solar Myth on Friday, January 26.

February 2, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Peter Evans’ Being & Becoming

Ars Nova Workshop presents the inventive trumpeter Peter Evans, a master of extended technique, and his new quartet Being & Becoming, at Solar Myth on February 2. 

February 4, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Fred Moten / Craig Taborn / Brandon Lopez Trio

Ars Nova Workshop presents a new trio bringing together three singular jazz and improvising artists - poet Fred Moten, pianist Craig Taborn, and bassist Brandon López - at Solar Myth on Sunday, February 4.

February 7, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Ars Nova Workshop celebrates the 50th anniversary of legendary Chicago percussionist Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble on Wednesday, February 7 at Solar Myth.

February 9, 8PM
February 10, 3 & 8PM
  • Performance

Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet

Ars Nova Workshop presents the Consentrik Quartet, led by Wilco guitarist and legendary six-string groundbreaker Nels Cline, at Solar Myth on February 9-10. 

February 17, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Takuya Kuroda

Ars Nova Workshop presents Japanese-born jazz fusion trumpeter Takuya Kuroda at Solar Myth on February 17.

February 21-22
8PM
  • Performance

Makaya McCraven

Ars Nova Workshop presents the return of game-changing drummer, producer and beat scientist Makaya McCraven, at Solar Myth on February 21-22. 

February 23, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Lux Quartet

Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present Lux Quartet, the new group co-led by pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller, at Solar Myth on Friday, February 23.

Friday, March 1
7 & 9:30 PM
  • Performance

The Bad Plus

Please join Ars Nova Workshop on Friday, March 1 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.

March 7, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

The Griots Speak

Ars Nova Workshop presents the intriguing ensemble Griots Speak, a fusion of inside and outside sensibilities led by guitarist Charlie Apicella, at Solar Myth on Thursday, March 7.

March 11, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Ches Smith Laugh Ash

Ars Nova Workshop welcomes percussionist Ches Smith and his new project Laugh Ash to Solar Myth on Monday, March 11.

March 16, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Tim Berne’s Bearclaw

Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to prevent the return of renowned saxophonist Tim Berne with his new trio Bearclaw, featuring regular collaborators Gregg Belisle-Chi and Tom Rainey, at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 16.

March 20, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Horse Lords

Ars Nova Workshop presents the intricate and exacting music of Baltimore-based avant-rock band Horse Lords, at Solar Myth on March 20.

March 27, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Titan to Tachyons

Ars Nova Workshop presents the all-star jazz-metal group Titan to Tachyons at Solar Myth on Wednesday, March 27.

March 30, 2024
8:00pm
  • Performance

Amirtha Kidambi & Elder Ones

Ars Nova Workshop presents the compellingly original vocalist/composer Amirtha Kidambi and her electroacoustic quartet Elder Ones at Solar Myth on Saturday, March 30.

News

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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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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February 11, 2022

Ars Nova and Immanuel Wilkins on NPR’s Jazz Night in America

NPR'S Jazz Night in America was there to catch Immanuel Wilkins and his superbly intuitive band deliver a transcending performance at PhilaMOCA in January.

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February 4, 2022

Odean Pope and Immanuel Wilkins: ReSounding Progressions

Ars Nova Workshop is proud to support this intergenerational collaboration between Odean Pope and Immanuel Wilkins, with jazz poet and literary scholar Herman Beavers, in an interpretation of his work as musical composition.

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