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SUMMARY:Patterns in a Chromatic Field T.J. Borden\, cello + Mari Kawamura\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Bowerbird is pleased to present cellist T.J. Borden and pianist Mari Kawamura performing Morton Feldman’s evening length work Patterns in a Chromatic Field. Written in the last decade of his life\, this work is a unique example of his late style\, known for long durations and unpredictable repetition. In his maturity\, we find Feldman exploring different ways that ambiguity catalyzes performer interpretation and invites contemplation on the nature of the listener’s perception. Microtonal shadings ring against the equal tempered piano\, creating complex rhythmic constellations that drift slowly through the air. \n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nTyler J. Borden is a cellist working with\, in\, and around the constraints of the cello. Formerly from Western NY\, he is now based in Brooklyn NY\, where he spends much of his time finding ways to exploit the strengths and failures of himself and his instrument. Hailed for his “technically polished playing” (Jan Jezioro\, Artvoice) as well as his “astounding performances of superlatively difficult modernist solo works” (Edge of the Center)\, he is a dedicated purveyor of modern and experimental music. \nMari Kawamura is a concert pianist whose curiosity and wide-ranging interests have taken her in a variety of directions. Kawamura is drawn to music which utilizes the entirety of the piano as an expressive device\, enjoying equally music which showcases its tremendous agility\, and its ability to produce spacious resonances.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/patterns-in-a-chromatic-field-t-j-borden-cello-mari-kawamura-piano/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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SUMMARY:Situation Aesthetics #2        Hunter Brown (Berlin)\, Liam Kramer White and Morgan Evans-Weiler\, Rust Promoter
DESCRIPTION:Hunter will be on tour in the U.S. from Berlin. He runs the Party Perfect! label and makes sound art and computer music. Liam lives in Philadelphia and runs the excellent ‘Phons’ label. Morgan and Liam will play a duo set – Morgan on violin\, Liam on prepared guitar. Local Rust Promoter will present music for digital synthesis and analog radio transmitter.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/situation-aesthetics-2-hunter-brown-berlin-liam-kramer-white-and-morgan-evans-weiler-rust-promoter/
LOCATION:Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement\, 1542 East Montgomery Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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SUMMARY:Industry Night- Music for Lovers Only
DESCRIPTION:Squash Blossoms \nJessica Brown- Horn \nMekhi Gladden- Oboe/English Horn \nAndrew Gioanetti- Clarinet/Flute \nSonali Singh- Bassoon \nAaron Pond- Horn\, etc. Squash Blossoms is an improvising woodwind ensemble composed of multi-instrumentalists and active members of Philadelphia’s Peoples Music Supply. This quintet pairs the classical sounds anticipated of chamber music with more experimental influences found in contemporary improvised genres\, presenting its audience with a lively journey through sounds\, expected and surprising\, consonant and dissonant. Ann Adachi trio– Ann Adachi\, Melinda Rice\, and Jessica Brown  \n \nImprovised trio exploring the creation of space through the interplay of movement and sound. Finding one another through the merging and diverging of lines\, meeting and fleeting. Digging into the more delicate and subtle places that improvisation can take us. Pure Being- Thomas Patteson and Audrey Trout
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/industry-night-music-for-lovers-only/
LOCATION:Head Long Dance Theater\, 1170 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
ORGANIZER;CN="Peoples Music Supply":MAILTO:PeoplesMusicSupply@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Trio Nebbia
DESCRIPTION:Trio Nebbia consists of Ji Hye Jung (percussion)\, Winston Choi (piano)\, and Geoffrey Deibel (saxophone). These three internationally acclaimed soloists combine three instruments less commonly heard together in the concert hall than in the jazz club\, offering a stunning array of sound worlds from the subtly nuanced to the unbridled and radical\, and providing a comprehensive sonic palate that can adapt to the vision of any composer. The trio met and began performing together regularly at the Cortona Sessions for New Music in Italy (one of the premiere summer programs for contemporary music in the world) and decided to begin concertizing regularly in 2019. The trio members are all also active educators in the United States\, teaching at Vanderbilt University\, Roosevelt University\, and Florida State University respectively. Jung is regarded as the world’s finest marimba player\, winning the world’s top two competitions for the instrument. Praised as “spectacular” by the Los Angeles Times and “extraordinary” by the Ventura County Star\, the Times describes her as “a centered player who can give the impression of being very still yet at all places at once.” Choi is chair of the piano department at Roosevelt University. For over twenty-five years\, he has been one of the most in-demand pianists in contemporary music and has won the prestigious Orleans Piano Competition; a recent recording by Choi was given five stars by BBC Music Magazine. Deibel was a first prize winner in both the Fischoff and the NASA Quartet competitions with the h2 quartet\, and has premiered hundreds of works for his instrument by both established and emerging composers. Trio Nebbia has premiered music by Georges Aperghis and Jean-Patrick Besingrand\, and will give the premiere of a new work written for the ensemble by Pulitzer Prize winner and McArthur Genius Grant winner Tyshawn Sorey in 2025.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/trio-nebbia/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church\, 3637 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Marilyn Crispell / Tyshawn Sorey Duo
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. A week of performances culminates with the duo of Marilyn Crispell and Tyshawn Sorey at the Mandell Theater on Sunday\, September 27\, 2026. \nMarilyn Crispell has become one of the most original and sought-after avant-garde jazz pianists and composers since emerging on the scene in the late 1970s. The adventurous and distinctive Crispell has performed and recorded extensively with well-known players on the jazz scene\, as well as performing and recording music by contemporary composers such as Robert Cogan\, Pozzi Escot\, John Cage\, Pauline Oliveros\, and Manfred Niehaus\, and played in the NYC Opera’s production of Anthony Davis’ opera X in 1986. Crispell has received awards and accolades including several fellowship grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts\, a composition commission from the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust\, and a Guggenheim Fellowship for music composition. \nFor this thrilling performance\, she’ll be joined by the Pulitzer Prize-winning drummer and composer Tyshawn Sorey. Sorey is celebrated for his extraordinary ability to blend composition and improvisation in his work\, while also offering incomparable virtuosity and effortless mastery of highly complex scores. He has performed globally with his own ensembles\, as well as alongside industry titans including John Zorn\, Bill Frisell\, Joe Lovano\, Vijay Iyer\, Jason Moran\, King Britt\, Claire Chase\, and Steve Lehman\, among many others.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/marilyn-crispell-tyshawn-sorey-duo/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelpia\, PA
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SUMMARY:Norman David & Jake Miller
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URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/norman-david-jake-miller/
LOCATION:A Man Full Of Trouble Tavern\, 127 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260925T013714Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Invocations: Calling Upon the Spirit of John Coltrane with Bobby Zankel
DESCRIPTION:Ars Nova Workshop welcomes Bobby Zankel for a special invocation ceremony at the Monument in Waiting\, calling upon the spirit of John Coltrane.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-invocations-calling-upon-the-spirit-of-john-coltrane-with-bobby-zankel/
LOCATION:Monument in Waiting – Drexel University Korman Quad\, 33rd Street between Chestnut and Market\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260925T013211Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Immanuel Wilkins Quartet // Divine Offering
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, with acclaimed saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins and a celebration of the music of Alice Coltrane\, at the Mandell Theater on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026. \nJohn Coltrane changed the course of music\, but his story is also deeply rooted in Philadelphia. In 2026\, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, Ars Nova Workshop will present COLTRANE 100 — a citywide constellation of performances\, conversations\, exhibitions\, listening events\, community gatherings\, educational programs\, and neighborhood activations honoring Coltrane’s enduring legacy and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping it. Developed in collaboration with the John and Alice Coltrane estate\, artists\, scholars\, community leaders\, and cultural partners across the city\, the initiative will unfold across venues\, libraries\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. \nThis special double bill explores the wider universe of Coltrane’s legacy. Born in Philadelphia\, Immanuel Wilkins is a saxophonist\, composer\, and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of sound\, performance\, and visual composition. In addition to his musical practice\, Wilkins works with bronze sculptures\, large-scale megaphones\, public sculptural playgrounds\, and works on paper that examine the graphic score\, inspirations that echo Coltrane’s own voracious curiosities. Wilkins will be joined by a number of special guests to honor Trane’s centennial. In addition\, vocalist and composer Michelle Coltrane\, the daughter of John and Alice Coltrane\, will honor her mother’s devotional music with a program entitled Divine Offering: Celebrating the Legacy of Alice Turiyasangitananda with Sita Michelle Coltrane. \n\n\n\n\nFeaturing\n\nImmanuel Wilkins Quartet plus very special guest \n\nImmanuel Wilkins — alto saxophone\nMicah Thomas — piano\nRyoma Takenaga — bass\nKweku Sumbry — drums\nfeaturing special guests\nWilliam Parker — bass\nJeff « Tain » Watts — drums\n\nDivine Offering: Celebrating the Legacy of Alice Turiyasangitananda with Sita Michelle Coltrane  \n\nMichelle Coltrane — vocals\nLisa E. Harris — vocals\nArianna Gouveia — vocals\nSurya Botofasina — piano\, keyboard\nLonnie Plaxico — bass\nRoss Chait — percussion\nfeaturing special guest\nJeff « Tain » Watts — drums
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-immanuel-wilkins-quartet-divine-offering-2/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelpia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000
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SUMMARY:Dialogues 8: Kaethe Hostetter
DESCRIPTION:Dialogues: A Conversation and Performance is a series of events in which we invite someone to discuss their creative process and present an aspect or aspects of their work. For the eighth edition we present violinist and composer Kaethe Hostetter. \nHaving spent more than two decades immersed in Ethiopian music — including eleven years living in Addis Ababa as well as leading the highly acclaimed band Qwanqwa\, Kaethe is now performing a solo show called Woradj Alle (Impressions of Ethiopia) which is also the title of her debut solo album. \nBuilt from live-looped violin and electronics\, the album unfolds as a ritual performance: hypnotic\, textural\, and immersive—Ethiopian melodic systems refract through dub minimalism\, psych abstraction\, and avant improvisation. Not fusion\, but more transmission— music that blurs memory\, place\, and time. Each composition functions as a vignette: portraits of people\, fleeting encounters\, and atmospheres from the years she called Ethiopia home. \nA conversation with the artist will follow the performance. \nThis event is part of the 2026 Philly Fringe Festival.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/dialogues-8-kaethe-hostetter/
LOCATION:Studio 34\, 4522 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260915T033318Z
CREATED:20260915T033318Z
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SUMMARY:Extended Techniques\, Abbreviated - Eric McGarry / Aaron Pond / Jake Kaplan / Jonah Pfluger
DESCRIPTION:Eric McGarry / Aaron Pond / Jake Kaplan / Jonah Pfluger \nWhat is music? If an instrument is a tool with which we make music\, is anything made with that tool then music? On the other hand\, is any implement used in the making of music therefore an instrument—the enormous hammer in Mahler’s Symphony no. 6\, cannons in Tchaikovsky’s 1812 overture\, and even the slow snapping of plywood in Saltwater Lung by contemporary composer J.L Marlor? Are the performers in “Here be Sirens” by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kate Soper “playing” the piano when instead of striking the strings to make them produce sound\, they use their own voices\, screaming into the instrument to create sympathetic resonance? \nExtended Techniques\, Abbreviated is an exploration of what instrumental performance can be\, featuring a variety of pieces. Each performance will toy with our conceptions of what a musical “instrument” is and how that instrument is “played.” Through improvisation and composition\, various objects and novel frameworks\, Extended Techniques\, Abbreviated interrogates the way we make music\, approaching the process in novel ways.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/extended-techniques-abbreviated-eric-mcgarry-aaron-pond-jake-kaplan-jonah-pfluger/
LOCATION:Urban Movement Arts\, 2100 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T012427Z
CREATED:20260925T012427Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Trane: The Music of Black Science with Melvin Gibbs
DESCRIPTION:Melvin Gibbs is a Grammy nominated composer\, musician\, artist\, and writer\, born and raised in Brooklyn\, N.Y. This talk will examine some of the ideas that inform John Coltrane‘s cosmic music. It will dig into connections between cosmology and jazz that Gibbs has explored in collaboration with theoretical cosmologist Stephon Alexander\, the author of “The Jazz Of Physics” a book which examines the connection between Albert Einstein and John Coltrane\, and in his own book “How Black Music Took Over The World”\, where Gibbs digs into this connection while examining tenets of African philosophy and cosmologies and philosophy- the “Black Science” – that underpins Black music as a whole.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-trane-the-music-of-black-science-with-melvin-gibbs/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 South 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T013004Z
CREATED:20260925T013004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T013004Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Immanuel Wilkins Quartet // Divine Offering
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, with acclaimed saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins and a celebration of the music of Alice Coltrane\, at the Mandell Theater on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026. \nJohn Coltrane changed the course of music\, but his story is also deeply rooted in Philadelphia. In 2026\, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, Ars Nova Workshop will present COLTRANE 100 — a citywide constellation of performances\, conversations\, exhibitions\, listening events\, community gatherings\, educational programs\, and neighborhood activations honoring Coltrane’s enduring legacy and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping it. Developed in collaboration with the John and Alice Coltrane estate\, artists\, scholars\, community leaders\, and cultural partners across the city\, the initiative will unfold across venues\, libraries\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. \nThis special double bill explores the wider universe of Coltrane’s legacy. Born in Philadelphia\, Immanuel Wilkins is a saxophonist\, composer\, and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of sound\, performance\, and visual composition. In addition to his musical practice\, Wilkins works with bronze sculptures\, large-scale megaphones\, public sculptural playgrounds\, and works on paper that examine the graphic score\, inspirations that echo Coltrane’s own voracious curiosities. Wilkins will be joined by a number of special guests to honor Trane’s centennial. In addition\, vocalist and composer Michelle Coltrane\, the daughter of John and Alice Coltrane\, will honor her mother’s devotional music with a program entitled Divine Offering: Celebrating the Legacy of Alice Turiyasangitananda with Sita Michelle Coltrane. \nFeaturing\n\nImmanuel Wilkins Quartet plus very special guest \n\nImmanuel Wilkins — alto saxophone\nMicah Thomas — piano\nRyoma Takenaga — bass\nKweku Sumbry — drums\nfeaturing special guests\nWilliam Parker — bass\nJeff « Tain » Watts — drums\n\nDivine Offering: Celebrating the Legacy of Alice Turiyasangitananda with Sita Michelle Coltrane  \n\nMichelle Coltrane — vocals\nLisa E. Harris — vocals\nArianna Gouveia — vocals\nSurya Botofasina — piano\, keyboard\nLonnie Plaxico — bass\nRoss Chait — percussion\nfeaturing special guest\nJeff « Tain » Watts — drums
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-immanuel-wilkins-quartet-divine-offering/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelpia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - The Tiberi Tapes: The Story of its Discovery with Yasuhiro “Fuji” Fujioka
DESCRIPTION:The Tiberi Tapes\, were captured by musician Frank Tiberi during Coltrane club performances in a variety of Philadelphia and New York City venues\, in the early 1960s. These historic recordings offer an intimate glimpse into Coltrane’s evolving artistry and have become an important addition to the documented legacy of one of jazz’s most influential musicians. \nThe program features commentary by Coltrane Home Board member and internationally recognized Coltrane scholar Yasuhiro “Fuji” Fujioka\, whose extensive research and writing on Coltrane provide unique insight into the recordings\, their historical context\, and their significance within the saxophonist’s body of work.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-the-tiberi-tapes-the-story-of-its-discovery-with-yasuhiro-fuji-fujioka/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T011346Z
CREATED:20260925T011346Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Invocations: Calling Upon the Spirit of John Coltrane with William Parker
DESCRIPTION:As part of the celebration of the centennial of John Coltrane’s birth\, Ars Nova Workshop welcomes bassist\, composer\, poet\, and bandleader William Parker for a special invocation ceremony at Monument in Waiting\, calling upon the spirit of John Coltrane through music\, poetry\, ritual\, and collective remembrance. \nCreated by artist Theaster Gates\, Monument in Waiting is a space for gathering\, contemplation\, and the honoring of histories still being written. For COLTRANE 100\, Parker activates the monument as a site of remembrance and possibility—an invitation to consider Coltrane not simply as a towering figure of the past\, but as a living presence whose pursuit of spiritual transformation\, freedom\, and human connection continues to resonate across generations. \nOne of the great creative musicians and thinkers of our time\, Parker has long approached music as a vehicle for healing\, community\, and spiritual inquiry. Here\, he gathers us not for a conventional concert\, but for an invocation: a communal act of listening and reflection dedicated to Coltrane’s life\, his searching spirit\, and the possibilities his music continues to open one hundred years after his birth.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-invocations-calling-upon-the-spirit-of-john-coltrane-with-william-parker/
LOCATION:Monument in Waiting – Drexel University Korman Quad\, 33rd Street between Chestnut and Market\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T011828Z
CREATED:20260925T011828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T011828Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - The Work of Legacy: Kathleen Hennessy and Matthew Garrison w/ Steven Fullwood
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a candid conversation the responsibilities and complexities of musical legacy and stewardship\, featuring Kathleen Hennessy\, Matthew Garrison\, and Steven Fullwood of Nomadic Archivists Project\, at The Study at University City on September 26. \n\n\n\n\nThis is an 18+ event
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-the-work-of-legacy-kathleen-hennessy-and-matthew-garrison-w-steven-fullwood/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 South 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T012243Z
CREATED:20260925T012243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T012243Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100  - A Love Supreme: The Man\, The Music and His Timeless Message with Ashley Kahn
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, John Coltrane’s towering legend and enduring influence overshadows his message\, which he meticulously wove into his best known album – which some have called his musical self-portrait – A Love Supreme. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of this seminal recording\, this presentation employs music and video excerpts to better understand the connection between Coltrane’s music and universal message. How did he work spiritual focus into his music? What role did Coltrane envision for himself and his recordings? What was his core message\, and how does it continue to influence musicians and attract an audience well beyond the jazz circle\, to this day?
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-a-love-supreme-the-man-the-music-and-his-timeless-message-with-ashley-kahn/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 South 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260925T015602Z
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SUMMARY:Kelly Bray /  Thomas D'Angelo
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URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/kelly-bray-thomas-dangelo/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010757Z
CREATED:20260925T010757Z
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SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Irreversible Entanglements presents Ascension // Odean Pope-Reggie Workman-Andrew Cyrille Trio
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, with Irreversible Entanglements performing Ascension and the legendary trio of Odean Pope\, Reggie Workman and Andrew Cyrille\, at the Mandell Theater on Friday\, September 25\, 2026. \nJohn Coltrane changed the course of music\, but his story is also deeply rooted in Philadelphia. In 2026\, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, Ars Nova Workshop will present COLTRANE 100 — a citywide constellation of performances\, conversations\, exhibitions\, listening events\, community gatherings\, educational programs\, and neighborhood activations honoring Coltrane’s enduring legacy and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping it. Developed in collaboration with the John and Alice Coltrane estate\, artists\, scholars\, community leaders\, and cultural partners across the city\, the initiative will unfold across venues\, libraries\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. \nThis generation-spanning double bill features Irreversible Entanglements\, a free-jazz quintet with an experimental punk mentality\, consisting of poet/vocalist Camae Ayewa (often known as Moor Mother)\, bassist Luke Stewart\, trumpeter Aquiles Navarro\, saxophonist Keir Neuringer\, and drummer Tcheser Holmes. They’ll interpret the music of Coltrane’s landmark 1966 album Ascension\, with special guests David Murray\, Bobby Zankel\, Tomoki Sanders\, Ursula Rucker\, Dave Burell\, and Melvin Gibbs. \nThe bill also includes a trio of giants\, all of whom have carried the legendary saxophonist’s innovations forward into the 21st century: saxophonist Odean Pope\, a friend of Trane’s who honed his own skills at informal sessions at the Strawberry Mansion home; bassist Reggie Workman\, a member of the John Coltrane Quartet in the early 1960s\, appearing on albums like Africa Brass and Live at the Village Vanguard; and drummer Andrew Cyrille\, whose storied career includes work with Cecil Taylor and Trio 3 with Workman and Oliver Lake.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-irreversible-entanglements-presents-ascension-odean-pope-reggie-workman-andrew-cyrille-trio/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelpia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010258Z
CREATED:20260925T010258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010258Z
UID:1560-1790355600-1790359200@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Coltrane in Japan 1966 w/ Yasuhiro “Fuji” Fujioka
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop and eminent Japanese Coltrane scholar Yasuhiro Fujioka\, for a discussion surrounding he pivotal 1966 Japanese tour and recordings that many consider among Coltrane’s most triumphant achivements; at the URBN Annex Screening Room at Drexel University on September 25. \n\n\n\n\nThis is an 18+ event
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-coltrane-in-japan-1966-w-yasuhiro-fuji-fujioka/
LOCATION:Urban Annex Screening Room\, 3401 Filbert Street\, Philadelphia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010349Z
CREATED:20260925T005754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010349Z
UID:1557-1790352000-1790355600@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Michelle Coltrane & Salim Washington with Anyabwile Love
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a conversation with musicians Michelle Coltrane and Salim Washington\, and Coltrane scholar and filmmaker Anyabwile Love\, at the URBN Annex Screening Room at Drexel University on September 25. \n\n\n\n\nThis is an 18+ event
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-michelle-coltrane-salim-washington-with-anyabwile-love/
LOCATION:URBN Annex Screening Room\, 3401 Filbert Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260925T010944Z
CREATED:20260925T010944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T010944Z
UID:1565-1790281800-1790287200@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Coltrane 100 - Irreversible Entanglements presents Ascension // Odean Pope-Reggie Workman-Andrew Cyrille Trio
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop in celebrating the life and legacy of John Coltrane on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, with Irreversible Entanglements performing Ascension and the legendary trio of Odean Pope\, Reggie Workman and Andrew Cyrille\, at the Mandell Theater on Friday\, September 25\, 2026. \nJohn Coltrane changed the course of music\, but his story is also deeply rooted in Philadelphia. In 2026\, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth\, Ars Nova Workshop will present COLTRANE 100 — a citywide constellation of performances\, conversations\, exhibitions\, listening events\, community gatherings\, educational programs\, and neighborhood activations honoring Coltrane’s enduring legacy and Philadelphia’s central role in shaping it. Developed in collaboration with the John and Alice Coltrane estate\, artists\, scholars\, community leaders\, and cultural partners across the city\, the initiative will unfold across venues\, libraries\, public spaces\, and neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia. \nThis generation-spanning double bill features Irreversible Entanglements\, a free-jazz quintet with an experimental punk mentality\, consisting of poet/vocalist Camae Ayewa (often known as Moor Mother)\, bassist Luke Stewart\, trumpeter Aquiles Navarro\, saxophonist Keir Neuringer\, and drummer Tcheser Holmes. They’ll interpret the music of Coltrane’s landmark 1966 album Ascension\, with special guests David Murray\, Bobby Zankel\, Tomoki Sanders\, Ursula Rucker\, Dave Burell\, and Melvin Gibbs. \nThe bill also includes a trio of giants\, all of whom have carried the legendary saxophonist’s innovations forward into the 21st century: saxophonist Odean Pope\, a friend of Trane’s who honed his own skills at informal sessions at the Strawberry Mansion home; bassist Reggie Workman\, a member of the John Coltrane Quartet in the early 1960s\, appearing on albums like Africa Brass and Live at the Village Vanguard; and drummer Andrew Cyrille\, whose storied career includes work with Cecil Taylor and Trio 3 with Workman and Oliver Lake.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/coltrane-100-irreversible-entanglements-presents-ascension-odean-pope-reggie-workman-andrew-cyrille-trio-2/
LOCATION:Mandell Theater\, 3220 Chestnut Street\, Philadelpia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260829T004312Z
CREATED:20260829T004312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T004312Z
UID:1482-1790193600-1790200800@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Bryan Day/Toshi Makihara duo & Del Rossi Trio
DESCRIPTION:Bryan Day & Toshi Makihara duo: \nBryan Day is a sound artist\, instrument inventor\, and conceptual artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Using scavenged electronics\, repurposed mechanical components\, and amplified materials\, he reimagines them as constructivist sound sculptures. Since the late 1990s\, he has built over a hundred sound devices ranging from amplified measuring tapes and hacked radio transceivers to electromechanical installations using magnets\, hard drives\, and pendulums.His recorded work spans noisy electroacoustic improvisation\, droning minimalism\, and audio collage\, featured in projects such as Euphotic\, Collision Stories\, and Seeded Plain. He has performed\, taught workshops\, and built sound installations across Europe\, Asia\, and the Americas. By day\, he works as a museum exhibit and software developer at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.Since 1997\, Day has run the new music label Public Eyesore and its sister label Eh?\, producing over 300 albums of improvised and experimental music by artists from around the world. He has organized tours for American artists in Japan and curated events at venues including Canessa Gallery\, Meridian Gallery\, Clawfoot House\, Tiptop Haus\, and The Magic Theatre.Day also leads invented instrument–building workshops\, both to create instruments of his own design and to guide participants in building freeform sound objects from repurposed materials. His designs include the Whiskerphone\, Rotowhisker\, Sonic Marionette\, Sound Mouse\, Junk Kalimba\, and various circuit-bent instruments. \nToshi Makihara pursues non-idiomatic free improvised music using percussion and found objects / sound sites. Makihara studied drums and improvisation with Sabu Toyozumi and Butoh with the master Kazuo Ohno in Tokyo. His approach to free improvisation is founded on the process of “Becoming the Sound” without seeking any particular accomplishment. \nDel Rossi Trio: \n“Listening to Del Rossi Trio\, I thought of landscapes: particularly\, the way they seem to subtly shift and change when viewed from tens of thousands of feet in flight\, presenting the persistent illusion of stillness despite the fact of infinite intricate activity taking place (not to mention the fact that you’re moving at hundreds of miles an hour all the while). The trio\, composed of droning harmonium\, cello and bass clarinet\, played two long\, meditative pieces: this was eyes-closed music\, drifting slowly in and out of consonance\, wide-open modal harmonies inching toward tension and rich\, crazy clusters of notes and harmonic traffic jams. Bass clarinetist Matthew Smith Lee’s cheeks would softly flutter on long-held notes\, and the cello and harmonium essentially blended into one big\, pulsing sound.”- Tyler Maxwell(Midbrow Philly) \naccessibility: one step from street to venue. Wheelchair ramp available please contact us ahead of time if possible.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/bryan-day-toshi-makihara-duo-del-rossi-trio/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260912T005642Z
CREATED:20260912T005642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T005642Z
UID:1528-1790191800-1790200800@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:An Evening of Evocation- Majid Araim x Carlos Santiago\, Singh x Noss x Winch\, Ricki Weidenhof
DESCRIPTION:DM @Peoplesmusicsupply on Instagram or email Peoplesmusicsupply@gmail.com for address  \nDM @Catlap_philly on Instagram or email phillycatlap@gmail.com for address \n\n\nMajid Araim- Mandolin/Voice Carlos Santiago- Violin \nSonali Singh- Bassoon \nRy Noss- Bass Trombone/Flute \nSylvia Winch- Trombone & Melodica \nRicki Weidenhof- Cello & Electronics
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/an-evening-of-evocation-majid-araim-x-carlos-santiago-singh-x-noss-x-winch-ricki-weidenhof/
LOCATION:PA
ORGANIZER;CN="Peoples Music Supply":MAILTO:PeoplesMusicSupply@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260729T112607Z
CREATED:20260729T112607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T112607Z
UID:1377-1789844400-1789851600@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Dynasty Battles
DESCRIPTION:Dynasty Battles\, the recipient of the 2021 Career Advancement Award by the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia\, has been featured with soprano Marietta Simpson in The Philadelphia Inquirer\, and on music critic David Patrick Stearns’ radio program “Creatively Speaking” on Philadelphia’s WRTI (90.1FM). \nOne upcoming highlight: Battles will debut a piano concerto by composer Nina Shekhar\, whose music has been performed by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra\, Chicago Symphony Orchestra\, and many more. Battles recently debuted a composition by multiple Grammy nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Ted Hearne\, composed for Dynasty himself\, which was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Other recent engagements include hall debuts at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in a concert curated by John Adams\, the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall as a featured artist in the International Music Foundation’s Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts\, and the Benjamin Franklin Hall with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society. Additionally\, he made his international debut at the Barbican Centre in London while in residency with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. \nCareer highlights include an invitation to perform George Walker’s Piano Sonata No. 1 in a private engagement at the distinguished composer’s home. In a project profiled by The New York Times\, he also performed in Bowerbird Philly’s ongoing series highlighting the works of Julius Eastman. \nBattles studies with concert pianist Leon Bates and Eve Wolf\, pianist\, and Executive Artistic Director of Ensemble for the Romantic Century. He also studied counterpoint and harmony and analysis with Jonathan Coopersmith\, Chair of Musical Studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. A native of Philadelphia\, Dynasty received a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance\, cum laude from Temple University\, under the instruction of Harvey Wedeen as a recipient of the Esther Boyer College Scholarship. \ndynastybattles.com
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/dynasty-battles/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 35 West Chelten Ave\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T233000
DTSTAMP:20260809T035626Z
CREATED:20260809T035540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T035626Z
UID:1412-1789736400-1789947000@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Making Time Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n1morning\n@ (live)\nafro.fem\nAndrew Max FT – All 7s\nArthur\nAurora Halal B2B Verraco\nAutumns (live)\nAvalon Emerson\nAvalon Emerson & the Charm (live)\nBaalti\nBASHKKA\nBatu\nBeautiful Swimmers\nBianca Lexis\nBicep\nBinh\nBobby Beethoven\nCancer House (live)\nCarla dal Forno (live)\nCarlos Souffront\nCarrier (live)\nCashu x RHR\nCCL\nCCL presents: Invisible Cities\nChee Shimizu\nCiro Vitiello (live)\nColombian Drone Mafia\nCrespi Drum Syndicate (live)\nCry (live)\nDagmar Zuniga (live)\nDania (live)\nDaniel Avery (live)\nDaphni\nDebit (live)\nDeep Creep\nDJ Godfather\nDJ Lag\nDJ MARIA.\nDJ Masda\nDJ Papaya\nDJ Python B2B Qoso\nDJ Sundae\nDJ Swisha B2B JEWELSSEA\nDopplereffekt (live)\near (live)\nEev Frances\nEhua\nElori Saxl & Henry Solomon (live)\nEmily A. Sprague (live)\nErol Alkan\nFather Dionysios Tabakis (live)\nGabber Eleganza\nGavsborg\nGravers Lane\nHervè\nHoncho\nIan Kim Judd\nIdentified Patient\nIntrospekt\nIvan Liechti\nJASSS\nJeff Parker & Mary Lattimore (live)\nJeff Zeigler (live)\nJJJJJerome Ellis (live)\nJohn Talabot\nJoint Function with QRTR B2B Shai FM\nJoy Guidry (live)\nJump Source (live)\nKiernan Laveaux\nKim Gordon (live)\nKonduku\nLeech\nLena Willikens B2B upsammy\nLoidis\nLoradeniz (live)\nLos Thuthanaka (live)\nLuke Mele\nMa Sha\nMaara\nMad Miran\nMain Phase\nMarcel Dettmann\nMario Cotto\nMark Ernestus\nMartyn – Music for Existing (hybrid)\nMatt Werth\nMike Midnight\nMississippi Records\nNaone\nNashpaints (live)\nNyege Nyege presents: De Schuurman x Shaun D\nNídia\nOcto Octa B2B Eris Drew\nOko DJ\noma totem\nOptimo (Espacio)\nPan·American (live)\nPaperclip Minimiser (live)\nPaula Tape\nPavel Milyakov & Alex Zhang Hungtai (live)\nPender Street Steppers\nPhil Yeah\nPilooski\nQuiet Light (live)\nRichard (live)\nRobert Aiki Aubrey Lowe (live)\nRoza Terenzi\nRussell Alexander\nSandwell District\nSecurity Dog\nSergeant (live)\nSextile (live)\nShane Parish – Autechre Guitar (live)\nSkee Mask\nSoul Summit\nSpace Drum Meditation\nSpatial Awareness with Cubby\nSpecial Guest DJ\nSpivak (live)\nSpray\nStone (live)\nThe Space Lady (live)\nTheo Parrish\nThey Are Gutting a Body of Water (live)\nTiga\nTopdown Dialectic (live)\nTornado Wallace\nTrickpony (live)\nUnai Trotti\nUniversal Cave\nValentina Magaletti & upsammy (live)\nVlada\nWata Igarashi\nWestov Temple\nWillikens & Ivkovic\nX3butterfly (ambient set)\nYu Su B2B Moopie\nYumi\nZillas on Acid
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/making-time-festival/
LOCATION:Fort Mifflin\, 6400 Hog Island Road\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260812T023717Z
CREATED:20260812T023717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T023717Z
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SUMMARY:Henry Solomon -     Liminal States Series
DESCRIPTION:Bowerbird is pleased to present Liminal States\, an ongoing series of in-person performances designed for deep listening and relaxation. Intended to guide audiences to that magic space between wakefulness and sleep\, these performances invite listeners to lie down and immerse themselves in sound. Sink in\, bliss out. \nThis edition features saxophonist Henry Solomon at the Maas Building. \nPlease bring a blanket\, yoga mat\, or other similarly comfortable option. Chairs will be limited. \n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nHenry Solomon is an American saxophonist\, composer\, and music producer based in Los Angeles\, California. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area\, he has built a career spanning solo work\, collaborative projects\, and session work across jazz\, pop\, and experimental music\, while becoming a driving force behind Los Angeles’ constantly evolving musical identity. \nSince the release of his first project Outside World with Logan Kane in 2018\, Henry has developed an ever-growing catalog of solo and collaborative releases\, including his self-released album Night Time Head Crunch\, Buscando El Sol with David Binney and Mateo Ottonello\, and his most recent project\, Seeing Is Forgetting\, a collaborative record with two-time Emmy-nominated composer Elori Saxl released on True Panther Records in February 2026. \nwww.henrysolomon.com/
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/henry-solomon-liminal-states-series/
LOCATION:Maas Building\, 1325 N Randolph St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260904T164955Z
CREATED:20260904T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T164955Z
UID:1520-1789239600-1789250400@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Fraternal Twin / Bill Nace / Bhob Rainey / Will McGoran / Spectral Forces / Henderson Century
DESCRIPTION:Halo Fell Forever album release show
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/fraternal-twin-bill-nace-bhob-rainey-will-mcgoran-spectral-forces-henderson-century/
LOCATION:Upstairs at Abbyssinia\, 229 S 45th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T223000
DTSTAMP:20260729T113605Z
CREATED:20260729T113605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T113605Z
UID:1384-1789156800-1789165800@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Prism Quartet & Craig Taborn
DESCRIPTION:Intriguing programs of great beauty and breadth have distinguished PRISM Quartet as one of America’s foremost chamber ensembles. Praised by The New York Times as “a bold ensemble that set the standard for contemporary-classical saxophone quartets\,” PRISM has been presented by Carnegie Hall and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center\, and appeared as soloists with the Cleveland Orchestra. PRISM has commissioned over 400 works\, including seven by Pulitzer Prize-winners — William Bolcom\, Jennifer Higdon\, Susie Ibarra\, Zhou Long\, Bernard Rands\, Tyshawn Sorey\, and Julia Wolfe — as well as MacArthur Fellows George Lewis\, Bright Sheng\, and Miguel Zenón. With nearly 40 releases on Albany\, ECM\, Navona\, Naxos\, Orange Mountain Music\, and XAS\, PRISM’s discography is extensive and includes the Grammy-winning The Fifth Century\, a collaboration with The Crossing. \nMacArthur fellow Craig Taborn is an improvising musician and composer creating singular soundscapes through a virtuosic command of piano and expansive knowledge of musical genres. In performances and recordings as a soloist\, bandleader\, and sideman\, Taborn brings a fearless and sophisticated approach to music making\, drawing from musical traditions as varied as traditional and contemporary jazz\, contemporary classical\, experimental\, electronic\, rock\, metal\, and hip-hop. His constant exploration of genre and style informs his own distinct musical intelligence and voice. A rare artist of unusual depth and originality\, Taborn enhances musical collaborations and composition through his expansive exploration of sound\, technique\, and instrumentation.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/prism-quartet-craig-taborn/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260812T022155Z
CREATED:20260729T112249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T022155Z
UID:1375-1789156800-1789164000@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Maria Grand and Shakoor Hakeem
DESCRIPTION:María Grand is a saxophonist\, composer\, educator\, and vocalist. She has performed with her ensembles all over Europe and North America; she has also played and/or recorded with creative music luminaries such as Joel Ross\, Mary Halvorson\, Antoine Roney\, Nicole Mitchell\, and more. Her debut EP “TetraWind” was picked as “one of the 2017’s best debuts” by the NYC Jazz Record and her full-length albums Magdalena\, Reciprocity\, and Anohin were praised by major publications such as the New York Times\, Downbeat\, JazzTimes\, Billboard\, JazzIz\, and others. The New York Times calls her “an engrossing young tenor saxophonist with a zesty attack and a solid tonal range”\, while Vijay Iyer says she is “a fantastic young saxophonist\, virtuosic\, conceptually daring\, with a lush tone\, a powerful vision\, and a deepening emotional resonance.” \nMaría is a recipient of the 2017 Jazz Gallery Residency Commission\, the 2018 Roulette Jerome Foundation Commission\, the 2019 Roulette Residency\, and the 2020 Jazz Coalition Commission Award\, and the 2024 Pulse Foundation Award. She was nominated for the Jazz Journalist’s Association Up-And-Coming Musician of the Year 2018 and named the 2018 Newcomer Musician for the El Intruso 11th Annual Internation Critics Poll\, as well as Best New Artist in the 2018 JazzTimes Reader’s Poll. \nIn 2022\, María was commissioned by the Metropolitan Orchestra to write a chamber piece; she composed a piece mixing elements of healing somatic practices with music titled “your very own sun”. The same year\, she also was a Women In Jazz Organization mentor\, working with a young musician to transmit her knowledge and study ways of overcoming hurdles specific to young women in the music industry. \nIn 2024\, Maria also had her debut as conductor\, directing Roscoe Mitchell’s piece Cards in Mantova\, in the presence of the composer; she also began touring as a sideman with Joel Ross’ Good Vibes. She released an album in December 2024 titled Altered Visions\, a collaborative effort with musicians Marta Sanchez\, Camila Nebbia\, Kanoa Mendenhall\, and Iago Fernandez\, on the recently formed label Lilaila Records\, and is set to release her fourth full-length album\, Both Sides\, in April 2026. \nIn 2025\, she was nominated as Best European Musician by the French Académie du Jazz and voted one of the rising tenor saxophone stars by Downbeat. She is a certified relationship consultant from the ETC school of self-development\, based in Quebec. She has a teaching studio where she teaches Music and Self Knowledge\, and recently premiered an Emotional Deep Dive where musicians and audience created a communal moment to sonically mirror and transform emotions. \nFearless percussionist Shakoor Hakeem\, a prolific up-and-coming talent\, has a gift for making experimental\, Afro-diasporan\, rhythmic improvisational music immediately enjoyable. Hakeem’s unique old soul has him adhering to the cultural traditions of mysticism and folklore\, within which are contained the secrets of his elders. The mythical experience of his stage presence evokes feelings that you are witness to a ceremonial gathering\, of an ancient rhythmic history. In building this\, he has long supported many of the most forward-thinking legendary improvisers\, including Graham Haynes\, Immanual Wilkins\, Joel Ross\, Adam Rudolph\, Bobby Zankel and Wallace Roney. Performing live with these great artists\, he refrains from overplaying and prefers minimalism\, playing with the musical and compositional contexts of colors and texture\, delivering limited solos\, all while occupying the eye of the hurricane. \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/maria-grand-and-shakoor-hakeem/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260826T011432Z
CREATED:20260826T011432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T011432Z
UID:1455-1789151400-1789160400@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Arabesque
DESCRIPTION:This program features Rebecca Myers and Elisa Sutherland in an intimate recital of solos and duets\, accompanied by Dušan Balarin on lute and theorbo. Celebrating the long and rich history of the combination of these two mediums\, we explore music from the 17th century by composers like Barbara Strozzi\, Henry Purcell\, Sigismondo d’India\, and Claudio Monteverdi. \nfeaturing\nRebecca Myers\, soprano — Elisa Sutherland\, mezzo-soprano — Dušan Balarin\, lute and theorbo \n  \nGarden Reception to Follow \n  \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/arabesque/
LOCATION:Maas Building\, 1325 N Randolph St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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