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Organ Improvisations | Poems
On January 28, Ars Nova Workshop welcomes Amina Claudine Myers to Philadelphia for a solo pipe organ performance at St. Mark’s Church. Called “a virtuoso pianist and organist” by musician and scholar George Lewis, Myers is a first wave member of the AACM who has worked with Archie Shepp, Muhal Richard Abrams, Henry Threadgill, and Lester ...
From the Abyss to the Astral
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to welcome the Jemeel Moondoc Trio, featuring bassist Hilliard Greene and drummer Chad Taylor, to West Philadelphia for a free concert at The Rotunda on Thursday, January 20. Saxophonist Jemeel Moondoc was a co-founder of Ensemble Muntu, one of the most daring and innovative Loft Era groups, which included dynamic musicians ...
Thoughts on Charles Fambrough's Funeral
The secret is out now. Like St. Peter's in New York City, the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion at 2110 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia is fast becoming this city's “jazz church" with a potent jazz ministry. Drummer Ed Dennis, who runs jazz vespers there, and pastors Reverends Kari Hart and Stephen Kaiser know how to ...
Interview | Mike Pride
Mike Pride’s From Bacteria To Boys has undergone several personnel changes since its formation in 2005. Perpetually evolving in order to realize the development of Pride’s sonic vision, the current quartet version features Peter Bitenc, Darius Jones and Alexis Marcelo, and their Aum Fidelity debut, Betweenwhile, earned a spot on several 2010 year-end lists. In preparation ...
Interview | Andrew D'Angelo
Ars Nova Workshop begins a New Year of music this Friday night with a concert by AGOGIC, who will be kicking off a three-date tour in Philadelphia before heading to New York and Chicago. This new project led by long-time collaborators Andrew D’Angelo and Cuong Vu features two emerging musicians from Seattle’s thriving jazz scene, drummer ...
Tamir Hendelman Trio at Chris' Jazz Cafe on January 8, 2011
Award-winning jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman who has performed with the Jeff Hamilton Trio, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Harry Allen, Teddy Edwards, Warren Vache and Houston Person, will be be performing at Chris' Jazz Cafe on January 8, 2011. Hendelamn leads his own trio in support of his recent CD, Destinations. Tamir Hendelman Trio Tamir ...
Dave Holland Big Band: Philadelphia, December 11, 2010
by Dylan McGuire
Dave Holland Big BandPainted Bride Art CenterPhiladelphia, PADecember 11, 2010 Bassist and jazz music legend Dave Holland says he is a believer in the communal spirit of music and, judging by the scope of talent in his Big Band--as well as the enthusiastic capacity crowd at his shows at the ...
2010 | Year End Lists
To music journalists, dedicated fans, and a swarm of other zealots, the end of each year entails making a “best albums of the year” list. To mark the occasion, Ars Nova Workshop asked several musicians playing in Philadelphia for our 2010-2011 season to contribute their lists and the responses appear below. Among their selections were numerous ...
Jazz Bridge Presents Bootsie Barnes at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on Thursday January 13th
Appearing at the Mt. Airy Presbyterian Church on Thursday January 13th, 13 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave in Germantown (Philadelphia, PA) will be saxophonist Bootsie Barnes and his band: Duane Eubanks, Lucas Brown, and Byron Landham. $10/$5 for students. One show only. Starts 7:30 p.m. Free refreshments and a Free CD will be given to each person ...
Jazz Bridge Presents Ralph Bowen at Cheltenham Art Center on January 5, 2011
Saxophonist Ralph Bowen has made his mark on the New York jazz scene for over two decades, while bringing his “casual perfectionism" to clubs, concert halls, and festivals worldwide. Bowen's discography of over 60 titles includes collaborations with Orrin Evans, Michel Camilo, and Horace Silver. Bowen will be appearing at the Cheltenham Art Center, 439 Ashbourne ...
