Tonight is a celebration and a maze, density arrays, the goals are visual sonic navigations centered around the genius of John Levis. It is a showcase of improvisatory genius and the infinite joys of sound, a return to ritual truth. Dance, Music, You. Musicians John Levis- Synthesizers Julius Masri- Drums/Electronics Andy Thierauf- Percussion Tom Kraines- […]
Beyond Vision and Sound is a one-hour performance that begins with the act of leaving home and walks a path that imagines the experience of those who cannot see or hear. Moving beyond sight and sound, Jungwoong Kim explores alternative ways of sensing while confronting life as a journey of suffering and resilience. Through slow, […]
PRISM Quartet presents a far reaching concert of new music by several of America’s most revered composers. The program, named after Nina C. Young’s otherworldly composition, Tarnish, features a series of seminal works composed just for PRISM, including Yarn by Marcos Balter, Graffiti II by Roberto Sierra, Keen by Roshanne Etezady, and select movements from Fair […]
Natural Information Society (NIS) represents a convergence of musicians and artists to create sonic harbor, meditative space, and kinetic momentum music. Realizing compositions by composer Joshua Abrams, the group’s core quartet includes Abrams, Lisa Alvarado, Mikel Patrick Avery, and Jason Stein. Working the seams between minimalism, jazz, and experimental practice, the band has become a […]
Natural Information Society (NIS) represents a convergence of musicians and artists to create sonic harbor, meditative space, and kinetic momentum music. Realizing compositions by composer Joshua Abrams, the group’s core quartet includes Abrams, Lisa Alvarado, Mikel Patrick Avery, and Jason Stein. Working the seams between minimalism, jazz, and experimental practice, the band has become […]
Marshall Allen trio with the Ade Ilu Ensemble: Marshall Allen Trio: Marshall Allen: Leader, EVI, Casio keyboard, alto saxophone, vibrations Dave Hotep: Guitar with effects & synths Elliot Levin: Tenor Saxophone & Flute Ade Ilu Ensemble: Kevin Diehl: Leader, Itotele bata, Lucumi chorus Joseph Toledo: Lead Lucumi vocals Sam Poplar: bata, Lucumi chorus Baba Joe […]
Deepak Kumar Pareek is a light classical singer and composer from the state of Rajasthan, India. His music covers a wide spectrum of styles: ghazals (romantic poetry), bhajans (devotional songs), kirtan and classic film songs. Deepak first studied with his father, Shri P.N. Vyas, and later with Ustad R.F. Dagar, Ustad Moinuddin Khan and Shri […]
Katalyst Conversation is a powerful new ensemble rooted in the visionary spirit of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), uniting four singular voices in exploratory jazz: saxophonists Ari Brown and Ed Wilkerson, percussionist Vincent Davis, and marimbist Preyas Roy. Steeped in the legacy of Chicago’s avant-garde, the group weaves a dynamic tapestry […]
SAVE THE DATE🔸WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15, 8PM!@upstairsabyss solo sets by Kari Watson, Sam Wenc, Misses & Jason Calhoun. Philly friends get to this gig! ~About the artists~ Misses (Maya Weber) is a venture in resonance, picking up the lever harp to converse with God’s cantus firmus, reaching towards polyphony. Misses is a practice of receiving grace. […]
Chris Williams: Chris Williams is an interdisciplinary artist and musician based in Brooklyn, NY and is most at home collaborating with contemporary improvisers and experimentalists. He has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Europe. His work explores the dyad of ancestral trauma and power existing in all Black Americans. Williams has been commissioned by WasteLAnd […]
Trepanation series- 6 Thursdays of experimental jazz and chill vibes at the Century Bar.
All three members of the Artifacts Trio have long been recognized as torchbearers of Chicago’s innovative jazz scene, as well as the most prominent performer-educators in the third generation of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM), the historically vital, leading-edge Chicago arts organization. Their music advances the organization’s motto, “Ancient to the […]
Don Slepian, a composer, performer, and music technologist, is celebrated as a pioneer in the ambient and new age music movement, blending classical influences with cutting-edge electronic techniques. From serving as artist-in-residence at Bell Laboratories and Synthesizer Soloist with the Honolulu Symphony to performing at esteemed venues like Lincoln Center, WNYC’s New Sounds, and the […]
Bowerbird is pleased to present Luke Fowler and David Grubbs in a duo performance featuring films about and sonic work by Brunhild Ferrari. PROGRAM: Two films by Luke Fowler: N’Importe Quoi (for Brunhild) (2023, 9 min.) N’Importe Quoi (Extérieur-Jour) (2024, 11 min.) Errant Ear, Brunhild Ferrari (fixed media) J’ai pensé sans […]
All three members of the Artifacts Trio have long been recognized as torchbearers of Chicago’s innovative jazz scene, as well as the most prominent performer-educators in the third generation of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM), the historically vital, leading-edge Chicago arts organization. Their music advances the organization’s motto, “Ancient to the […]
Panama-born, Chicago-based drummer and DJ Daniel Villarreal is a widely known and beloved drummer, musician, and DJ rooted in the vibrant Chicago music scene, now based in Philadelphia. His dynamic energy and skillful versatility have made him a sought-after artist, with frequent performances alongside the renowned bands Dos Santos and Valebol, as well as being […]
The Electronic Music Ensemble performs in Rock Hall Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Elliott Levin- words & reedsTom Rollison/ Rick Iannacone/ Dave Hotep- guitars & electronicsJan Jeffries// Tom Lowery/ Kevin Diehl- percussionplus special guests.2 sets of original compositions & improvisations.
Each month, we spotlight the music of one of our ensemble members for the first set. First up: the music Pete Dennis. AIRLFT: Kevin Diehl, Elliott Levin, Matt Lavelle, DM Hotep, Joshua Marquez, Pete Dennis – Philly’s deep rooted, multi-culti, inter-gen, sonic omnivores.
Co-presented with Clavius Productions Phipps Pt. Phipps Pt. is the sound project of Canadian conduit, Lovage Sharrock. What began as a series of one-off performances pairing her hypnotic fingerpicked guitar patterns and fragile vocals with a rotating roster of impressive collaborators, has evolved with the regular accompaniment of Jon Leidecker (Wobbly / Negativland / Thurston […]
Trepanation series- 6 Thursdays of experimental jazz and chill vibes at the Century Bar.
Ready yourselves for a deep exploration of extra-dimensional sounds with one of our most adventurous lineups in some time. Friday October 24th features four artists entangled with otherworldly powers beyond my humble comprehension and we are privileged to soon bear witness to their supreme divinations. Come be shattered, reconstituted, shattered, and reconstituted yet again.
Adam Rudolph has been hailed as “a pioneer in world music” by The New York Times, and “a master percussionist” by Musician magazine. He has released over 25 recordings under his own name, featuring his compositions and percussion work. Rudolph leads and composes for the ensembles Moving Pictures, Hu: Vibrational, and Go: Organic Orchestra, an […]
Bowerbird is pleased to present vocal sextet Variant 6 performing NEXUS, a program featuring a wide expanse of a capella repertoire for three treble voices, featuring Jessica Beebe, Rebecca Myers, and Elisa Sutherland. From rarely performed works of the Medieval era to contemporary works by some of our favorite composers, this concert will showcase a […]
Henry Allen/Jonah Gelbart – guitar and trumpet Philadelphia based musicians Henry Allen and Jonah Gelbart have been playing freely improvised music as a duo for the last several years. Henry Allen is a guitarist whose playing incorporates experimental punk ideas with rapidly evolving and abrasive harmonic textures. Jonah Gelbart plays various trumpets and shofar, combining […]
Trepanation series- 6 Thursdays of experimental jazz and chill vibes at the Century Bar.
Saxophonist, composer and improviser Cole Pulice traffics in shimmering, otherworldly beauty. On Land’s End Eternal, their first album for Leaving Records (releasing May 9th), the Oakland-based artist expands their compositional palette beyond signal-processed saxophone to include layers of electric guitar and lush choral arrangements.
Aaron Pond (Horn), Mekhi Gladden (Oboe), Anjali Shinde (Flute), Sonali Singh (Bassoon) Wind quartet Resonant Edge is a melding of four innovative artists committed to exploring the history of classical and creative music through improvisation. Together, they represent the future of instrumental music, with members regularly appearing in world-renowned concert halls, performing with Grammy winning […]
Rooted in butoh, hip-hop, new music, and immersive media, these interwoven pieces explore cultural memory, resistance, and ecological urgency through richly layered sound, movement, and image. With inspiration drawn from the legacy of the late composer and activist Ryuichi Sakamoto, the program moves across geographies and histories to offer a striking reflection on our collective […]
20th-century computer music masterpieces blend with an eclectic mix of new visual works by Boyer students and faculty. The program features diverse repertoire from a variety of composers. For over 15 years, Cybersounds has brought the latest in electronic music and the digital arts to Philadelphia audiences. The Cybersounds concert series showcases electroacoustic works ranging […]
Trepanation series- 6 Thursdays of experimental jazz and chill vibes at the Century Bar.
Ak’chamel, The Giver of Illness is an enigmatic trio from a border state. Fourth World Post-Colonial Cultural Cannibalists Circumcising The Foreskin of Enlightenment.Performing in homemade costumes and masks, they have played festivals in various cities around the U.S gaining international attention from Vice, The Wire, Tiny Mix Tapes, Consequence of Sound, and many more. They […]
Forgetting is Violent, Patrick Shiroishi’s latest solo LP, is his most immediate release yet, expanding the scope not just of his music but of his extramusical considerations. Where his past releases on American Dreams reckoned with racism against Japanese Americans or presented Shiroishi’s saxophone as heard in a parking garage, Forgetting is Violent considers racism as a […]
Bowerbird is pleased to present American traditional music trio Joseph Decosimo, Luke Richardson, and Cleek Schrey performing music from their recent album Beehive Cathedral. Joseph Decosimo, Luke Richardson, and Cleek Schrey, three of the most compelling musicians in the American traditional music scene, explore traditional repertoires from Appalachia and the broader South, gleaned from visits […]
The Schedule for Sunday November 9th, 2025 Starting on Noon EST Noon Chaka Benson 12:30 – Scott Armstrong aka Bent Noise 1 pm Greg Kaminski aka Step Recorder 1:30 pm Ótal 2 pm – Ritchie DeCarlo 2:30 pm – Christopher McNulty aka Beige Noise 3 pm – Setup for new set of artists. 3:30 pm […]
The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals – a democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For over two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has […]
The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals – a democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For over two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has […]
Arco Belo Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 8:00pmAdd to cal Get Tickets The Perch (2321 Emerald St,, Philadelphia, PA. 19125) $15-25 sliding scale Arco Belo:Arco Belo is a group of high-energy improvisers dedicated to redefining the concert form. Drawing its name from the words bow and bellow, the ensemble captures an irreverent sound melding reeds, […]
Azar Lawrence was a young music prodigy, lovingly tutored by his mother, who taught music and led their church choir. At age five, he played violin in the Los Angeles Junior Symphony, then viola, but his ears were turned to the saxophone at age 13. Azar spent his teen years immersed in jazz at the […]
Presented in collaboration with Warriors of Wonderful Sound. Wonderful Sound 3: Cooper-Moore, Bobby Zankel & Chad Taylor: As a composer, performer, instrument builder/designer, storyteller, teacher, mentor, and organizer, Cooper-Moore has been a major catalyst in the world of creative music for over 40 years. As a child prodigy Cooper-Moore played piano in churches near his birthplace in the Piedmont […]
Trepanation series- 6 Thursdays of experimental jazz and chill vibes at the Century Bar.
Bowerbird is pleased to present composer-clarinetist Stuart Bogie and composer-keyboardist Buck McDaniel performing two concerts in one day, continuing their acclaimed collaboration that began with the 2024 project November Variations. At Stoneleigh: a natural garden, the duo performs for clarinet and organ, melding contemporary American minimalism, drones, and rapturous melodies. McDaniel’s expansive organ voicings and deft […]
Bowerbird is pleased to present composer-clarinetist Stuart Bogie and composer-keyboardist Buck McDaniel performing two concerts in one day, continuing their acclaimed collaboration that began with the 2024 project November Variations. At University Lutheran, they turn to clarinet and piano. This pairing invites rhythmic nuance and spontaneous turns showcasing both composed works and improvisations highlighting each […]
SOUND TYPE 2025 will close with Burnt Pink, born in 2018 when longtime friends Chris Acree (Strange Parts, Upholstery), Corey Carris Duncan (Pattern Is Movement, Oh! Pears, Strange Parts) and Martin Khoa Sweeney (MegaMega) began performing improvised live scores at the Art Dept in Philadelphia. A few short months later, the mind meld was complete when […]
Air – the legendary trio of saxophonist, flutist, and hubkaphone inventor/player Henry Threadgill, bassist Fred Hopkins, and drummer Steve McCall – emerged from the fertile collective of Chicago’s AACM in the 1970s to become one of the most thrilling ensembles of the decade. Based around the compositions and arrangements of Pulitzer Prize winner and NEA […]
Bowerbird is pleased to present a morning birdwalk at the Schuylkill Center led by Jayla Clark, an experienced bird watcher with interspersed performances by Samantha Kochis, flute, and Sarah Cunningham, viola da gamba. Meet in front of the Visitor Center Please take note of the weather and dress accordingly with appropriate footwear. Estimated event time: […]
experimental electronic music at fidget! RM Francis joins us from Seattle, alongside locals Eric Laska, Dave Smolen and Patrick Gallagher for a night of music.
3 groups -15/20 min each .Mekhi, AJ, Lian (guitar, beat machine, clarinet .Mekhi, Sonali, Oliver (double reed/singing) .Aaron, thomas, Sonali (horn, mysteries, bassoon)
A composer, scholar and educator as well as a capaciously inventive percussionist now living in Philadelphia, Chad Taylor is best known as co–founder of the Chicago Underground Duo (and the numerous Underground iterations that have spun off of that original partnership) with trumpeter Rob Mazurek, and as drummer for the late jaimie branch’s Fly Or […]
The Temple University New Music Ensemble performs in Rock Hall Auditorium. The New Music Ensemble is a student ensemble devoted to the premiere of compositions by students and faculty, along with important works of new music by established composers and occasional guest composers. The specific instrumentation of the ensemble is announced in the preceding semester so works […]
New Music and Improvisations Melinda Rice- Violin/Viola Amy K Bormet- Piano https://www.cmsmusic.org/bachs-lunch-series/ CMS proudly presents a FREE lunchtime concert series called “Bach’s Lunch”. Join us on the third Thursday of each month and enjoy a mini concert featuring a different CMS faculty artist each month. Pick up your box lunch at a local eatery or […]
The Experimental Music Ensemble will perform site specific improvisations that musically capture the imagination of imagery displayed in the gallery. This event is free, registration required.
Masma Dream World: With roots in Gabon and Singapore, Masma Dream World is the experimental project led by artist and healer Devi Mambouka. Masma Dream World invites listeners into a deeply personal and transformative sonic ritual. Her music is an elemental longing, an invocation to ancestors, and a communion with nature, designed to transport you […]
Trepanation series- 6 Thursdays of experimental jazz and chill vibes at the Century Bar.
Bowerbird is pleased to present the Arcana New Music Ensemble performing Cornelius Cardew’s groundbreaking work Treatise at The Rotunda. Composed between 1962-1967, Treatise employs an entirely graphic score with symbols that at times looks like traditional music notation then morphs into beautiful esoteric shapes, curved lines, and large black dots. Without any instruction for performance […]
PRISM Quartet, a world-renowned all-saxophone ensemble, is joining forces with violinist and Pew Fellow Diane Monroe, poet/vocalist and Pew Fellow Ursula Rucker, and percussionist and Pulitzer Prize winner Tyshawn Sorey to present three concerts from their residency at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The program will feature world premieres of music by participants in PRISM’s […]
PRISM Quartet, a world-renowned all-saxophone ensemble, is joining forces with violinist and Pew Fellow Diane Monroe, poet/vocalist and Pew Fellow Ursula Rucker, and percussionist and Pulitzer Prize winner Tyshawn Sorey to present three concerts from their residency at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The program will feature world premieres of music by participants in PRISM’s […]
PRISM Quartet, a world-renowned all-saxophone ensemble, is joining forces with violinist and Pew Fellow Diane Monroe, poet/vocalist and Pew Fellow Ursula Rucker, and percussionist and Pulitzer Prize winner Tyshawn Sorey to present three concerts from their residency at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The program will feature world premieres of music by participants in PRISM’s […]
Vinay Desai: Vinay Desai is a direct disciple of the world renowned Santoor Maestro Padma Vibhusan Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji. After completing college, Vinay sought out to learn Santoor in India. Having had some background training in Indian Classical music, in 2011, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma guided him to begin his training under Takahiro Arai and Kunal Gunjal […]
SCRAAATCH is a duo project making multimedia art and performances, experimental music, and hybrid DJ sets from their studio in Brooklyn, NY. Their releases have included Teardrops EP (2019), ‘DON’T TALK TO ME REMIXES’ (2022), Distortion Études (Bunny Jr. Tapes, 2024) and contributions to compilation albums by Parisian label ParkingStone’s “Virgō” (2021), artist Kevin […]
Friends & Neighbors are a powerhouse of the Scandinavian jazz avant-garde, known for their explosive energy, fearless improvisation, and deep-rooted reverence for the radical spirit of 1960s free jazz. Taking their name from a lesser-known Ornette Coleman classic, the quintet channels the uncompromising ethos of artists like Coltrane, Ayler, and Shepp, while forging their own […]
The Electronic Music Ensemble performs in Rock Hall Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Called a “pianist of burrowing focus and an indispensable fixture of the contemporary vanguard” by Nate Chinen in The New York Times, Matt Mitchell is a pianist, composer, and electronic musician interested in the intersections of various strains of acoustic, electric, composed, and improvised new music. He has a longstanding association with Tim Berne, and […]
Saccata Quartet is a supergroup featuring guitar explorer Nels Cline (Wilco, CUP with Yuka C. Honda, his own Consentrik Quartet); percussionist Glenn Kotche (Wilco as well as myriad recordings by everyone from John Luther Adams to Taylor Swift); drummer Chris Corsano (a collaborator with countless free improvisers including Joe McPhee and Bill Orcutt); and bassist […]
Co-Presented with People’s Music Supply. Brandon Lopez/Chuck Roth/Dennis Sullivan Trio: Brandon López is a New York-based composer and bassist working at the fringes of jazz, free improvisation, noise and new music. His music has been praised as “brutal” (Chicago Reader) and “relentless” (The New York Times). From the New York Philharmonic’s David Geffen Hall to […]
We are pleased to present Sova in a solo set at University Lutheran Church. ABOUT THE ARTIST “Ghostly, delicate, elegant…” (Independent Clauses) For Sova – the stage name of New York-based pianist/composer Sophia Subbayya Vastek – the piano has always been home. A second generation pianist, she holds a deep reverence for her collective history, […]
3 sets of experimental music
Bowerbird is pleased to present the Blackbox Ensemble performing contemporary chamber works by Annie Nikunen, Ileana Perez-Velazquez, Baldwin Giang, Tania Leon, and James Diaz at University Lutheran Church. ABOUT THE ARTISTS The BlackBox Ensemble is a collective of contemporary music performers based in New York City dedicated to exploring the wide-ranging world of the music […]
For 20 years NYC-based, trumpeter, composer, bandleader and educator Peter Evans has been pushing the boundaries of creative music in formats as divergent as solo trumpet improvisation, symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, noise/electronic music, and through-composed works. He’s been the recipient of awards and commissions worldwide including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 2022. Evans has worked […]
For 20 years NYC-based, trumpeter, composer, bandleader and educator Peter Evans has been pushing the boundaries of creative music in formats as divergent as solo trumpet improvisation, symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, noise/electronic music, and through-composed works. He’s been the recipient of awards and commissions worldwide including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in 2022. Evans has worked […]
A trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco featuring drummer Joey Sullivan and bassist John Moran. With over four years of immersive collaboration, the trio is known for their strong ensemble identity, high-energy live performances and extensive touring.
Weirs: Weirs is an experimental/traditional music collective from central North Carolina. Non-hierarchical in form, past Weirs performances have included anywhere from two to twelve people. This Weirs lineup—neither definitive nor precious—includes Oliver Child-Lanning; Justin Morris and Libby Rodenbough (his collaborators in Sluice); Evan Morgan, Courtney Werner, and Mike DeVito of Magic Tuber Stringband; and stalwarts […]
In their almost two-decade history, the Grammy-nominated band Kneebody has created a genre and style all its own. Their sound is an explosive blend of rock energy and high-level, nuanced chamber ensemble playing, set within the frames of highly wrought compositions that balance adventurous, no-holds-barred improvisation. Their music defies classification, drawing from influences that include […]
SML brings together a stunning cross-section of Los Angeles’s thriving jazz, improvised, and indie music scenes: bassist Anna Butterss (Jason Isbell, Phoebe Bridgers, Makaya McCraven, Daniel Villarreal), synthesist Jeremiah Chiu (Ariel Kalma, Marta Sofia Honer, Icy Demons), saxophonist Josh Johnson (Meshell Ndegeocello, Leon Bridges, Carlos Niño), percussionist Booker Stardrum (Amirtha Kidambi, Lisel, Lee Ranaldo, Patrick […]
An evening of alternating lowercase and punchy free improvisations. Curated by Max Glazier. Aaron Pond- Tuba, Voice, Flutes, Percussion, Melodica, Grass Max Glazier- Drums Bert Harris- Contrabass Mattie McDonnell- Accordion, Voice
FÖR is a new collaboration between percussionist Shakoor Hakeem and Swedish saxophonist Isak Ingvarsson. Rooted in the spirit of Don Cherry’s arrival in Sweden in the mid-1960s, the project bridges Swedish folk traditions with the rhythmic folklore of the Afro-Diaspora—fusing into a deep sonic eruption of energy and expression. Isak Ingvarsson – Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute A rising voice […]
The new album from Bitchin Bajas — the acclaimed trio of Cooper Crain, Rob Frye, and Daniel Quinlivan — arrives September 26, marking their first full-length since 2022’s Bajascillators. Composed primarily on the road and recorded at Chicago’s Electrical Audio, Inland See presents four expansive tracks that form a cohesive sonic statement: elemental, immersive, and deeply transportive. The […]
Thomas Buckner (Baritone Voice), James Ilgenfritz (Contrabass) Acclaimed Baritone Thomas Buckner is joined by James Illgenfritz for an incredible concert highlighting the unique acoustics of Christ Church. Each is skilled in the use of microtones, being able to definitely manipulate timbre and pitch in order to summon otherworldly emotion.
Trio Inflorescence performs in a generative way similar to how the fractals of plant structures are created, reach for the sky and bask in the sun. It considers plant life cycles, improvising growth and withering through time, adapting to the the natural, unnatural, and the imaginary implications of sonic moments. we three (Dan Blacksberg, trombone, Carlos Santiago, […]
2 sets of experimental music
Shande: Shande (שאַנדע): A ‘shande’ is a damn shame. A Yiddish epithet whose frightful power is reserved for only the most disgraceful offenses under heaven, it is a devastating word to the Jewish ear. But for Jack Braunstein’s experimental 12-piece folk-rock ensemble from Philadelphia, it’s an oddly fitting name. With explosive politics and off-puttingly beautiful […]
A trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco featuring drummer Joey Sullivan and bassist John Moran. With over four years of immersive collaboration, the trio is known for their strong ensemble identity, high-energy live performances and extensive touring.
Bassist, composer, bandleader, and educator Dezron Douglas has established himself as a major force in contemporary creative music. Followers of contemporary jazz might recognize Douglas for his bass work behind Pharoah Sanders, Louis Hayes, or Ravi Coltrane. Others might know him as the newest full-time member of the Trey Anastasio Band. With Emilio Modeste on […]
Bassist, composer, bandleader, and educator Dezron Douglas has established himself as a major force in contemporary creative music. Followers of contemporary jazz might recognize Douglas for his bass work behind Pharoah Sanders, Louis Hayes, or Ravi Coltrane. Others might know him as the newest full-time member of the Trey Anastasio Band. With Emilio Modeste on […]
Alto saxophonist and composer Bobby Zankel has been one of the most treasured figures on the Philadelphia jazz scene for decades. As the leader of the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound in its variety of forms, Zankel has amassed a stunning repertoire of challenging and enthralling compositions, including commissioned works featuring such revered artists as […]
A trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco featuring drummer Joey Sullivan and bassist John Moran. With over four years of immersive collaboration, the trio is known for their strong ensemble identity, high-energy live performances and extensive touring.
A trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco featuring drummer Joey Sullivan and bassist John Moran. With over four years of immersive collaboration, the trio is known for their strong ensemble identity, high-energy live performances and extensive touring.
Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present UB-313, an exploratory new supergroup from Philly by way of the outer limits of the galaxy, at Solar Myth on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Out beyond Pluto can be found the dwarf planet Eris – also known in astronomical circles as 2003 UB-313. That alternate name has now […]
After nearly a decade away from recording as a leader, saxophonist Jason Rigby made his triumphant return in August 2025 with Mayhem, a groundbreaking duo album featuring renowned drummer Mark Guiliana. The project expands to a trio as it arrives at Solar Myth, adding the eclectic bassist Chris Morrissey to the mix. Mayhem represents […]
ME (Mercedes Esparza) guitar loops & drones Nick Millevoi and Jason Carr guitar and electronics Ed Wilcox solo improvised percussion Pocket Dimensions series Upstairs at Abyssinia https://www.instagram.com/p/DSu-2yrjl0j/?hl=en
ME (Mercedes Esparza) guitar, loops, drones Nick Millevoi and Jason Carr guitar and electronics Ed Wilcox solo improvised percussion
Please join us for the Philadelphia debut of this remarkable trio, bringing together three musicians whose work is united by a commitment to artistry beyond category. Shahzad Ismaily (Arooj Aftab, Ceramic Dog), Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) and turntablist/sound artist Maria Chavez came together as a trio for the first time on stage in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in […]
Led by tri-centric orchestra concertmaster Erica Dicker, This workshop is dedicated to the exploration of the compositional/improvisational systems of NEA Jazz Master Anthony Braxton. As much as we are trying to faithfully approach the work of the maestro, we will use this music as a springboard to unlocking our own creativity and unique approaches. […]
Composition 76 by Anthony Braxton performed by Gabriel Meyer- Trombone, Alto Saxophone Andrew Gioanetti- Flute, Bb Clarinet, Alto and Soprano Sax Jonah Gelbart- Trumpet, Fluegal Horn, Shofar
Bex Burch is a composer, percussionist, producer and instrument maker that has carved out a unique sonic space for herself. Her restless creativity and desire to embrace new musical challenges across a range of percussive instruments have led to collaborations with a diverse range of artists such as Peter Zummo, Kuljit Bhamra, Tamar Osborn, Leafcutter […]
“This definitely ain’t your father’s guitar band,” writes no less an expert on six-string subversion than Marc Ribot in the liner notes to the self-titled debut by Ches Smith’s latest project, Clone Row. The adventurous new quartet features Smith with guitarists Mary Halvorson and Liberty Ellman and bassist Nick Dunston. As a composer, Smith finds […]
A View from Inside: David Tudor at 100 celebrates the life, work, and legacy of David Tudor (1926–1996), a Philadelphia-born pioneer of experimental music and sound art. Tudor transformed the possibilities of sound by merging audio technology, tone generators, signal processors, loudspeakers, and electric circuits into instruments of radical invention. Tudor first gained prominence in […]
Felix Mendelssohn was 21 when he toured Italy, an impressionable, impassioned young composer alive to musical inspiration. He was already developing an international reputation, and this trip stirred his imagination. He described his “Italian” Symphony, rich in imagery and melody, as “blue sky in A major.” John Williams’s jaunty Tuba Concerto is a delightful opportunity […]
John Cage: Solo for Cymbal (1960) David Tudor: Coefficient: Frictional Percussion and Electronics (1991) This event is part of A VIEW FROM INSIDE: DAVID TUDOR AT 100, an exhibition at Drexel’s Pearlstein Gallery from January 15 to March 21, 2026.
Bowerbird is pleased to present a free screening of Bandoneon! (a combine), a documentary about David Tudor’s groundbreaking 1966 performance, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Julie Martin. Bandoneon! was Tudor’s first full concert work as a composer, performed as part of 9 Evenings: Theatre & Engineering—a legendary collaboration between ten New York artists and […]
Bowerbird is pleased to present pianist Adam Tendler in a solo performance of works by Christian Wolff, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Henry Cowell, Morton Feldman, John Cage, and others. Before David Tudor became renowned for his pioneering electronic compositions, he was celebrated as one of the most fearless and virtuosic interpreters of experimental piano music. Throughout the […]
Passages Season 4 | Program 4 Live sets: Shahzad Ismaily | Merope w/ Shahzad Ismaily DJ set: Westov Temple Visual Projections: Klip Collective Beverages: Forin
Felix Mendelssohn was 21 when he toured Italy, an impressionable, impassioned young composer alive to musical inspiration. He was already developing an international reputation, and this trip stirred his imagination. He described his “Italian” Symphony, rich in imagery and melody, as “blue sky in A major.” John Williams’s jaunty Tuba Concerto is a delightful opportunity […]
sets @ 7:30 and 9:00 PM
FIRE MUSEUM PRESENTS 25TH ANNIVERSARY: IVA BITTOVÁ & ANTONIN FAJT DUO + THE OTHER SIDE OF A DREAM Free-Donations Appreciated! Iva Bittová: Hailing from the present-day Czech Republic, Iva Bittová is one of Europe’s most innovative and celebrated artists. She began her career as an actor in the mid-1970s, appearing in several Czech and […]
AIRLFT 2026 – Thursday! JAN 22 at 7PMPhilly’s super collective of composers, improvisors and sonic healers are back in action in the new year. Help us celebrate the birthday of our own DM Hotep. Hotep, Philly’s guitarist, composer, and curator extraordinaire, will curate our 2 sets of musical and sonic excursions.We are AIRLFT- Diehl, Levin, […]
Fire Museum Presents 25th Anniversary: Dave Burrell Dave Burrell: Distinguished composer-pianist Dave Burrell is an African-American performing artist of singular stature on the international contemporary music scene. Standing out as a leading figure of the New York avant-garde scene in the second half of the ’60s, Burrell quickly established himself as one of the most […]
Join us for an extraordinary multimedia performance with drummer Jonathan Kane (La Monte Young, Swans), guitarist Reeves Gabrels (The Cure, David Bowie) and bassist Jair-Rohm Parker Wells (Machine Gun, Embryo) as they interpret the music of artists photographed by legendary photographer Art Kane, performed with projections of Kane’s iconic images of The Who, Jim Morrison, […]
Dancers: Curt Haworth Leigh Huster Loren Groenendaal Katherine Kiefer Stark Michele Tantoco Musicians: A.J. Khaw (Piano) Connor Przybyszewski (Trombone) Flandrew Fleisenberg (Percussion) Morgan Evans-Weiler (Violin)
John Vogel / Buffalo Stance / Ialive / Tidal Prism + John Vogel – A Philadelphia multimedia artist formerly of the band + Grandchildren. John will be performing an abridged version of his live + performance documentary Weird Music. + Buffalo Stance – Long-running solo project by Jamey Robinson, formerly + of the bands Man […]
Each summer, musicians from around the world gather in the Green Mountains of Vermont to participate in a “fundamentally natural and unique” approach to music-making (New York Classical Review). In their second appearance this season, Musicians from Marlboro reintroduces Untitled—a 2023 PCMS commission by composer and MacArthur “Genius” Tyshawn Sorey—as well as a pair of […]