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Interview | Larry Ochs (Celestial Septet)

February 20, 2011

On Tuesday, February 22, Ars Nova Workshop presents the Celestial Septet, featuring Rova and the Nels Cline Singers, who kick off their 5 date tour at International House Philadelphia. For those living outside the city who would like to experience this special concert, be sure to sign up for the free live webcast at this link. ...

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Jazz Night! Featuring Joanna Pascale and Friends - Saturday, February 26 at the James A. Michener Art Museum

February 18, 2011

Josh Richman on piano, Madison Rast on bass, Dan Monaghan on drums James A. Michener Art Museum 138 S. Pine St. Doylestown, PA 18901 215.340.9800 “Stunning, sophisticated and extremely soulful." —Philadelphia Weekly Join us for a delightful evening of jazz! Purchase your tickets early as Jazz Night sells out quickly! ...

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The Celestial Septet | Live Webcast

February 18, 2011

On Tuesday, February 22, Ars Nova Workshop presents the Celestial Septet, an extraordinary union of the Nels Cline Singers and the ROVA Saxophone Quartet. Hitting the road for only 5 concerts, this first date of the tour marks the septet’s Philadelphia debut. Given the significance of this epic collaboration, ANW will be offering a free live ...

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Jazz Bridge Presents Guitarist Chuck Anderson at the Cheltenham Art Center on March 2nd

February 15, 2011

Appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne Rd, Cheltenham, PA on March 2nd 2011 will be guitarist Chuck Anderson with his trio featuring bassist Eric Schreiber and drummer Ed Rick. Born in Chicago, Chuck Anderson has made Philadelphia his home since, at the age of 21, he was hired for the house band at the ...

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Wave Lengths

February 12, 2011

On February 17, Ars Nova Workshop presents a free concert at The Rotunda with William Hooker's Two Sides of Now and Norwegian duo Vertex. Tonight (February 11) on WRTI’s premier jazz program The Bridge, host J. Michael Harrison interviews William Hooker. Broadcasting live at 10pm (EST) from WRTI’s headquarters at Temple University, you can stream the ...

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Interview | Rhys Chatham

February 9, 2011

Rhys Chatham has played trumpet since the early-1980s but it’s still appropriate to recognize his new Brass Trio as a significant sea change. Known for organizing terrifyingly large ensembles with up to 400 guitarists, the pioneering composer who has found a common thread running through punk fury, minimalism, and avant-garde jazz displayed the strongest trumpet work ...

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Interview | Chris Forsyth

February 8, 2011

Philadelphia guitarist Chris Forsyth opens for Rhys Chatham Brass Trio on Sunday, February 13. A member of boundary-pushing, outsider trio Peeesseye and caretaker of the Evolving Ear imprint, Forsyth builds upon a firm foundation of minimalism, blues, improv, and psychedelic rock while always articulating new sonic terrains. In preparation for his performance, Ars Nova Workshop spoke ...

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Eric Alexander at Chris' Jazz Cafe, on February 11 & 12, 2011

February 5, 2011

Tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander brings his quartet to Chris' Jazz Cafe on February 11 & 12, 2011. Joining Alexander is the legendary pianist Harold Mabern. ERIC ALEXNADER QUARTET Eric Alexander—saxophone Harold Mabern—piano Nat Reeves—bass Rodney Green—drums February 11 & 12, 2011 Sets @ 8 & 10 ...

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Interview | Yanni Papadopoulos

February 3, 2011

Planet Y, a Philadelphia duo consisting of Buchla Music Easel master Charles Cohen and guitarist Yanni Papadopoulos, will provide an opening set for Acid Birds on Friday night at Kung Fu Necktie. This is a very rare appearance by Planet Y, whose sole recording, 2007’s Space Station, is available in mp3 format through Thrill Jockey. Papadopoulos, ...

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Jazz Bridge Present Pianist Neil Podgurski at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on February 10th

February 1, 2011

Appearing at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church, 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave, Philadelphia, PA, on Thursday February 10th will be pianist Neil Podgurski with bassist Brian Howell and drummer Wayne Smith. One show: 7:30-9PM. Known throughout Philadelphia as a prodigious pianist, Neil Podgurski has been performing for 19 years up and down the East Coast. A ...