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Ars Nova Workshop Celebrates Five Years Of Jazz And Experimental Music
In March, Ars Nova Workshop, a Philadelphia non-profit jazz and experimental music presenting organization, will celebrate five years of programming. Founded in 2000 by Director Mark Christman (and then partner Craig Baylor), Ars Nova's first series was held in center city's historic Plays and Players Theatre. Commencing with Chris Speed's Yeah No featuring Cuong Vu (now with Pat Metheny) and Jim Black, this series - which only lasted one year - hosted an exceptional mix of downtown New York musicians (Mat Maneri, William Parker, Matthew Shipp), leaders of the Free Jazz movement (Sunny Murray, Alan Silva, Perry Robinson), and Philadelphia's most rigorous improvisors (Marshall Allen, Odean Pope, Sabir Mateen).
By 2001, Ars Nova Workshop was presenting a free series at the University of Pennsylvania, which has hosted such artists as Marilyn Crispell, Dr. Art Davis, Uri Caine, MMW's Billy Martin and Marc Ribot, as well as instrumental in Tritone's (then known as Bennie's) image as a progressive music venue. There, Ars Nova presented the rare Philadelphia appearances of Peter Brotzmann, Dave Douglas, Joe McPhee, and Tim Berne.
In five years, Ars Nova has produced over 150 events in Philadelphia, intentionally programming events in alternative spaces and presenting music that reflects divergent traditions and perspectives. ANW will continue to engage and develop audiences while attempting to preserve and facilitate the advancement of progressive music and movements.
Aside from continuing the programming at Slought Foundation, Ars Nova will be collaborating with other Philadelphia organizations including some large scale events in 2005/06.
By 2001, Ars Nova Workshop was presenting a free series at the University of Pennsylvania, which has hosted such artists as Marilyn Crispell, Dr. Art Davis, Uri Caine, MMW's Billy Martin and Marc Ribot, as well as instrumental in Tritone's (then known as Bennie's) image as a progressive music venue. There, Ars Nova presented the rare Philadelphia appearances of Peter Brotzmann, Dave Douglas, Joe McPhee, and Tim Berne.
In five years, Ars Nova has produced over 150 events in Philadelphia, intentionally programming events in alternative spaces and presenting music that reflects divergent traditions and perspectives. ANW will continue to engage and develop audiences while attempting to preserve and facilitate the advancement of progressive music and movements.
Aside from continuing the programming at Slought Foundation, Ars Nova will be collaborating with other Philadelphia organizations including some large scale events in 2005/06.
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