What’s On
Since 2000, Ars Nova Workshop has been “Philadelphia’s most reliable presenter of jazz and new music” (The Wire). We believe in the power of creative music to help us imagine and create the future. In 2025, Ars Nova celebrates our 25th anniversary. Join us.
July 18-19
8PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Wed, November 12
8PM
  • Performance
The Azar Lawrence Experience
Ars Nova Workshop the renowned saxophonist Azar Lawrence and his band, at Solar Myth on November 12, 2025.
Fri, November 14
8PM
  • Performance
Air Legacy Trio
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present the all-star Air Legacy Trio, performing the music of NEA Jazz Master Henry Threadgill, at Solar Myth on Friday, November 14.
Sun, November 16
7PM
  • Performance
Chad Taylor Quintet
Ars Nova Workshop presents master drummer Chad Taylor and his adventurous quintet at Solar Myth on Sunday, November 16.
Wed, December 3
8PM
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Friends & Neighbors
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Norwegian / Swedish quintet Friends & Neighbors, at Solar Myth on December 3, 2025.
Thu, December 4
8PM
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Matt Mitchell / Sara Serpa
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present two of the most creative and captivating voices in modern jazz, pianist/keyboardist Matt Mitchell and vocalist Sara Serpa, at Solar Myth on Thursday, December 4.
December 6-7
8PM
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Peter Evans Being & Becoming
Ars Nova Workshop presents the gifted trumpeter Peter Evans, a master of extended technique , and his new quartet Being & Becoming, featuring master drummer Tyshawn Sorey, for a two-night residency at Solar Myth, December 6-7.
Wed, December 10
8PM
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Kneebody
Ars Nova Workshop presents the innovative, boundary-pushing band Kneebody at Solar Myth on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Thu, December 11
8PM
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SML
Ars Nova Workshop presents the Los Angeles-based supergroup SML, featuring luminaries from the city’s jazz, improv, and indie music scenes, at Solar Myth, December 11, 2025.
December 17-18
8PM
  • Performance
Dezron Douglas Quartet
Ars Nova Workshop welcomes the esteemed bassist and composer Dezron Douglas and his Quartet to Solar Myth for a two-night residency, December 17-18.