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Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the Philadelphia debut of Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen. His latest trio builds upon his long musical association with drummer Jarle Vespestad and... more
Tord Gustavsen featuring Simin Tander
Monday, June 20, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the explosive Amsterdam-based free jazz trio Universal Indians along with their special guest, veteran improviser Joe McPhee. American-born saxophonist John... more
Joe McPhee and the Omnipotent Egyptians
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is honored to present a rare meeting between saxophonist Peter Brötzmann and pedal steel guitarist Heather Leigh, whose partnership began at last year’s Tectonics Festival in... more
Peter Brötzmann + Heather Leigh
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the Philadelphia debut of the Rhys Chatham-Tim Dahl-Kevin Shea Trio, performing an expansive new post-punk composition. Born in Manhattan but based in Paris... more
Rhys Chatham-Tim Dahl-Kevin Shea Trio
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present the return of drummer/composer Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom, an inventive sextet bringing together some of the most versatile and idiosyncratic artists... more
Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom
Friday, May 13, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to announce a late addition to our Spring season, presenting Steve Coleman & Five Elements for two performances at Johnny Brenda’s preceding their weeklong run... more
Steve Coleman and Five Elements
Monday, May 9, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to announce a late addition to our Spring season, presenting Steve Coleman & Five Elements for two performances at Johnny Brenda’s preceding their weeklong run... more
Steve Coleman and Five Elements
Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to present Sex Mob in celebration of their 20th anniversary. Tonight, Sex Mob performs two unique sets: one of classic Bernstein originals and another set featuring the... more
An Evening with Sex Mob
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is pleased to recommend the Kimmel Center's presentation of Holding It Down: The Veterans’ Dreams Project, the third installment in an ongoing collaboration between... more
Vijay Iyer & Mike Ladd’s Holding It Down
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 8:00pm
Ars Nova Workshop is proud to present The Claudia Quintet on tour in support of their eighth album, due May 2016 on Cuneiform Records.   Led by composer, drummer, and four-time Grammy nominee... more
John Hollenbeck’s Claudia Quintet
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 8:00pm