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SUMMARY:Sonali Singh Trio\, Pureply\, Sunryze\, Shadow Catcher
DESCRIPTION:Pureply \nSonali Singh Trio \nShadowcatcher (Amherst\, MA) \nSunRyze \n \n \nJoin us for an experimental daytime show at Walmart Pier! Pureply will play an hour long ambient set\, followed by a free improv set by Sonali Singh and friends. Shadowcatcher’s performance features live improvised breakbeats on an electronic percussion setup\, and SunRyze will close out the show with a DJ set complete with live horns and the other musicians on the bill!
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/sonali-singh-trio-pureply-sunryze-shadow-catcher/
LOCATION:Walmart Beach\, "ask a punk"\, Philladelpha
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SUMMARY:AIRLFT Festival
DESCRIPTION:2:00PM Ashé Mystics:\nThe Ashé Mystics are Kevin Diehl\, Julius Masri & Joshua Marquez. They create a world of sound with electronic circuitry\, improv and percussive underpinnings.\n2:50 PM The Humanosity Project:\nThe Humanosity Project are Dave Ross\, Matt Lavelle\, Pete Dennis & Julius Masri – a quartet of four monster improvisors operating in the extreme regions of Jazz. They first got together under a tree by a river in Philadelphia and have since performed in NYC\, Baltimore and Washington DC.\n3:40 PM Spectral Forces:\nAlex Smith is your guide enmeshed in the parallel universes of Philadelphia. In The Light of The Universe is in Who worlds are brought to life and death by the rhythm section of Julius Masri and Pete Dennis. Each song\, a different aspect of reality\, brought close to the ear. Histories- personal\, aspirational\, erotic\, and revolutionary- are rotated for the enjoyment of its prismatic refractions.\n4:30 PM Avant Guardian Angels:\nNo description of the Philly jazz scene exists that does not include something along the lines of “And Elliott Levin has been known to sit in\, buggin’ out with his sax and flute…” Eugene Chadbourne – Allmusic. Elliot is joind by Dave Hotep Middleton\, Tara Middleton (both of Sun Ra Arkestra & Jupiter Blue) and Jan Jeffries.\n5:20 PM Emily Robb\, Todd Margasak & Mike Szekely trio:Emily Robb has been a prominent figure in Philadelphia’s underground experimental music scene ever since her debut solo record\, “How to Moonwalk\,” came out in 2021. She is joined by Todd Margasak (Sonic Liberation Front\, etc) -cornet and Mike Szekely (Unseen Rain\, etc) -drums.\n\n6:10PM Future Ghosts Ensemble:\nThrumming drums and circuit-drench strings swirl with howling winds. A journey through immersive\, experimental soundscapes with electronic augmentation. Joshua Marquez\, Walter Gershon\, Julius Masri\, Pete Dennis & Kevin Diehl are Future Ghosts.\n7:00PM Instant Arts Quartet:\nThe venerated Terry Lawson performing with Matt Lavelle\, Pete Dennis & Kevin Diehl.\n7:50 PM: d’ TING!:\nPercussionist Daniel Villarreal\, recently arrived in Philadelphia will be joined by percussionists Tom Lowery & Kevin Diehl.\n8:40 PM: AIRLFT:\nAIRLFT is a creative ensemble performing instant and semi precomposed music and sounds. We call them AIRLFTS. We are past students/collaborators of Cecil Taylor\, Ornette\, Sunny Murray\, William Parker\, Odean Pope\, Sun Ra\, Marshall Allen\, Oliver Lake and more. For this performance AIRLFT are Kevin Diehl\, Terry Lawson\, Elliott Levin\, Matt Lavelle\, Joshua Marquez\, Pete Dennis\, Tom Lowery & possibly others.\nTimes are approximate but we will do our best to stay on schedule.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/airlft-festival/
LOCATION:The Rotunda\, 4014 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laraaji - solo set
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia-born and New Jersey-raised\, Laraaji has pursued spiritual transcendence through music since the mid-1970s. After years of developing an aesthetic shaped by Eastern philosophies and transcendental research in his longtime Harlem home\, Laraaji’s breakthrough came when Brian Eno discovered him busking in Washington Square Park in 1979\, improvising celestial meditations on his electric zither. This encounter led to a collaboration on Eno’s influential Ambient series\, resulting in the 1980 album Day of Radiance. \nSince then\, Laraaji has become a defining figure in new age and ambient music\, known for his commitment to hand-crafted sounds over synthesizers and his embrace of a human presence in his performances. Whether playing monochord instruments\, singing\, or using electronics-kissed percussion\, his music remains rooted in a cosmic African-American tradition. His soundscapes are as hypnotically beautiful as they are rich with moments of tension and dissonance\, bringing depth to his trance-inducing explorations. For over four decades\, Laraaji’s work has continued to evolve\, inviting listeners into deep states of reflection while remaining grounded in a deeply personal musical journey.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/laraaji-solo-set/
LOCATION:The Rotunda\, 4014 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T220000
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SUMMARY:Victor Vieira-Branco Trio
DESCRIPTION:Victor Vieira-Branco – vibes \nLuke Stewart – bass \nJohn Moran- drums \nsets 7:30 and 9:00 \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/victor-viera-branco-trio-9/
LOCATION:48 Record Bar\, 48 South 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T220000
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SUMMARY:DM Hotep / Matt Engle / Daniel Villarreal
DESCRIPTION:Live music in the bar at Solar Myth \nTuesdays in March 3rd\, 17th and 31st \n2 sets 7:30 and 9:00 pm \nNo Cover
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/dm-hotep-matt-engle-daniel-villarreal-2/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T220000
DTSTAMP:20251215T191819Z
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SUMMARY:Carlos Niño & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Niño refers to himself musically\, and in many aspects of his life\, as a “communicator\,” a role that encompasses his own work as well as his integral work on projects like André 3000’s New Blue Sun. Producing\, playing and making music are just some of the facets of that title\, as was his long-running\, wide-ranging Spaceways Radio program on Los Angeles’ KPFK. Niño’s earliest collaborators and mentors included Dwight Trible\, Kamau Daaood\, Adam Rudolph\, Derf Reklaw\, JMD\, Phil Ranelin\, Nate Morgan\, and Billy Higgins\, and his ever-expanding circle of collaborators has since grown to include Shabaka Hutchings\, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson\, Surya Botofasina\, Jamire Williams\, Sam Gendel\, Nate Mercereau\, Deantoni Parks\, Farmer Dave Scher\, Cut Chemist\, Madlib\, Laraaji\, and others.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/carlos-nino-friends/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T130000
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SUMMARY:Carlos Niño / Aaron Shaw Duo
DESCRIPTION:Please join Ars Nova Workshop for a pop-up performance with the visionary producer\, percussionist\, composer and cosmic facilitator Carlos Niño in collaboration with rising Los Angeles saxophonist Aaron Shaw. The duo will perform a short improvisational set in dialogue with visual artworks by Moki Cherry. \nOrganized in conjunction with The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/carlos-nino-aaron-shaw-duo/
LOCATION:Fabric Workshop and Museum\, 1214 Arch Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T220000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004355Z
CREATED:20260225T004355Z
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SUMMARY:Juan Castrillon & Grimaldi Baez  /  Melinda Rice & Michael Quick
DESCRIPTION:Trepanation Series at Century Bar \n  \nJuan Castrillon & Grimaldi Baez \nMelinda Rice & Michael Quick
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/juan-castrillon-grimaldi-baez-melinda-rice-michael-quick/
LOCATION:Century Bar\, 1350 S. 29th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T220000
DTSTAMP:20251215T191945Z
CREATED:20251215T191945Z
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SUMMARY:Carlos Niño & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Niño refers to himself musically\, and in many aspects of his life\, as a “communicator\,” a role that encompasses his own work as well as his integral work on projects like André 3000’s New Blue Sun. Producing\, playing and making music are just some of the facets of that title\, as was his long-running\, wide-ranging Spaceways Radio program on Los Angeles’ KPFK. Niño’s earliest collaborators and mentors included Dwight Trible\, Kamau Daaood\, Adam Rudolph\, Derf Reklaw\, JMD\, Phil Ranelin\, Nate Morgan\, and Billy Higgins\, and his ever-expanding circle of collaborators has since grown to include Shabaka Hutchings\, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson\, Surya Botofasina\, Jamire Williams\, Sam Gendel\, Nate Mercereau\, Deantoni Parks\, Farmer Dave Scher\, Cut Chemist\, Madlib\, Laraaji\, and others.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/carlos-nino-friends-2/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260309T003836Z
CREATED:20260309T003836Z
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SUMMARY:Messier by Kory Reeder
DESCRIPTION:Penn State University’s 12-piece experimental music ensemble joins forces with composer-performer-producer Kory Reeder (Wandelweiser\, Sawyer Editions\, Saroyer Spaces) for a 3-hour interstellar meditation for mixed ensemble inspired by the 18th-century French astronomer Charles Messier.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/messier-by-kory-reeder/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20251215T222638Z
CREATED:20251215T222638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T222638Z
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SUMMARY:Portrait of Jessie Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Curtis New Music Ensemble celebrates composer-in-residence Jessie Montgomery with a concert featuring works by the Grammy-winning composer\, violinist\, and educator. Praised as “turbulent\, wildly colorful\, and exploding with life” (Washington Post)\, Montgomery’s music fuses classical with vernacular styles\, improvisation\, poetry\, and social consciousness—offering a profound reflection of 21st-century American sound. \nA winner of the Sphinx Medal of Excellence\, Leonard Bernstein Award\, and Musical America’s 2023 Composer of the Year\, Montgomery explores themes from social justice to the Black diasporic experience with remarkable depth. The program opens with Concerto Grosso\, a bold reimagining of the baroque tradition where the solo violinist embraces “choose your own adventure” spontaneity. It concludes with Musings for two violins\, inspired by Bartók’s 44 Duos for Two Violins and honors composers like Bach\, Hindemith\, and Vivaldi. This captivating evening showcases Montgomery’s dynamic voice in modern classical music.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/portrait-of-jessie-montgomery/
LOCATION:Curtis Institute of Music\, 1616 Locust Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T220000
DTSTAMP:20260319T160235Z
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SUMMARY:The Lodestones\, Chevrolet Pile\, Layer Meat/Angel Meat
DESCRIPTION:Excited to host Overflowing Poetry’s first proper music gig\, featuring dear pals from San Francisco The Lodestones (members of JOMF\, among others)\, Philly/Omaha acid twanger Chevrolet Pile\, and local legends Layer Meat/Angel Meat. It’s all going down April 4 at Brickbat.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/the-lodestones-chevrolet-pile-layer-meat-angel-meat/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T020836Z
CREATED:20260403T020836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T020836Z
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SUMMARY:John Moran Trio - Sweet Baby Jesus - Sweepers - Ringtone
DESCRIPTION:DM @qohn for address
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/john-moran-trio-sweet-baby-jesus-sweepers-ringtone/
LOCATION:The Pouch\, DM 4 address\, West Philly / Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260115T023713Z
CREATED:20260115T023713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T023713Z
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SUMMARY:Harold Smith\, Didgeridoo with Arpeggio – Jazz Cultural Voices
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/harold-smith-didgeridoo-with-arpeggio-jazz-cultural-voices/
LOCATION:Clef Club\, 736 South Broad Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T210000
DTSTAMP:20251020T151922Z
CREATED:20251020T151922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T151922Z
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SUMMARY:Cybersounds
DESCRIPTION: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 from the historical to the most exciting recent innovations in the field of music technology. Each semester\, leading artists from around the world present their work alongside Temple students and faculty to demonstrate the latest advances in electroacoustic music. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Maurice Wright\, the Cybersounds concert series is co-curated by Dr. Wright and Dr. Adam Vidiksis\, with contributions from the entire music technology faculty. Students are encouraged to share their music at this event. Cybersounds frequently features performances by Temple’s music technology ensemble\, the Boyer College Electroacoustic Ensemble Project (BEEP).
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/cybersounds-2/
LOCATION:Temple Performing Arts Center\, 1837 North Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132125Z
CREATED:20260406T132125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T132125Z
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SUMMARY:Victor Vieira Branco Trio
DESCRIPTION:Victor Vieira Branco – vibes \nSam Xiao Cody – violin \nJohn Moran – bass \n  \nsets at 7:30 and 9:00
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/victor-vieira-branco-trio-4/
LOCATION:48 Record Bar\, 48 South 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T220000
DTSTAMP:20260114T022356Z
CREATED:20260114T022135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T022356Z
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SUMMARY:Tatsuya Nakatani & Arcx Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Tatsuya Nakatani: \nTatsuya Nakatani is an avant-garde percussionist\, composer\, and artist of sound. Active internationally since the 1990s\, Nakatani has released over 80 recordings and tours extensively\, performing over 150 concerts a year. His primary focus is his solo work and his large ensemble project\, the Nakatani Gong Orchestra. He teaches master classes and lectures at universities and music conservatories around the world. Originally from Japan\, he makes his home in the desert town of Truth or Consequences\, New Mexico. With his activity in new music\, improvisation\, and experimental music\, Nakatani has a long history of collaboration. \nNakatani’s distinctive music centered around his adapted bowed gong\, supported by an array of drums\, cymbals\, and singing bowls. In consort with his personally hand-carved Kobo Bows\, he has spent decades refining and developing his sound as an arrangement of formations of vibrations\, incorporated in shimmering layers of silence and texture. Within this contemporary work\, one can still recognize the dramatic pacing\, formal elegance and space (ma) felt in traditional Japanese music. \nArcx Quartet: \nArcx Quartet guides listeners on an audio trip through hallucinogenic trancepts\, foldable shadows and metonymic nebulae\, skirting the boundaries of Arcx’s labyrinth collective sound-mind. Arcx Quartet seek to find truths/untruths within ever-present interstitial spaces. \nFor this occasion Arcx Quartet are Carlos Santiago– Violin\, Matt Engle + Dan Moser – Contrabass and Thomas Kraines– Cello. \naccessibility: street level entrance to venue but two steps to restroom.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/tatsuya-bakatani-arcx-quartet/
LOCATION:The Perch Large Room\, 2008 Arizona St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T184443Z
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SUMMARY:Daedalus Quartet with Matthew Bengston: Alumni Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an evening of chamber music with the Daedalus Quartet and pianist Matthew Bengtson\, featuring works by PhD alumni in Composition Luke Carlson \, Andrew Davis \, and Joshua Hey . \n  \nFisher Bennett Hall\, Room 419 – Rose Recital Hall
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/daedalus-quartet-with-matthew-bengston-alumni-concert/
LOCATION:Rose Recital Hll\, 3340 Walnut Street\, Phladelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004631Z
CREATED:20260225T004631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004631Z
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SUMMARY:90eze  /  Scott Verrastro  /  23 Shedu
DESCRIPTION:Trepanation Series at Century Bar \n  \n90eze \nScott Verrastro \n23 Shedu
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/90eze-scott-verrastro-23-shedu/
LOCATION:Century Bar\, 1350 S. 29th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260331T110555Z
CREATED:20260331T021437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T110555Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy in Sound: Archiving Philadelphia Jazz with Odean Pope
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning discussion exploring the preservation of sound and memory with legendary saxophonist Odean Pope alongside archivists and curators. Hosted by Ars Nova Workshop (ANW) and the Nomadic Archivists Project (NAP)\, these talks will share how musical legacies are archived and how you can become your own archivist. Conclude the morning with a listening + archive lounge where you can view materials from Pope’s archive in a self-guided setting.  \n10:15 AM \nThe Sound of Memory: A Conversation with Odean Pope \nModerated by Miranda Mims (NAP)  \n11:30 AM \nFrom Studio to Archive: Preserving Musical Legacies  \nModerated by Steven G Fullwood (NAP)   \nPanelists:  \n\nDr. Diane Turner\, Curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection\, Temple University  \n\n\nWayne Winborne\, Executive Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) at Rutgers University-Newark \n\n\nSamantha Hill\, Curator of Civic Engagement\, Penn Libraries 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/legacy-in-sound-archiving-philadelphia-jazz-with-odean-pope/
LOCATION:Fabric Workshop and Museum\, 1214 Arch Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T230000
DTSTAMP:20260319T160947Z
CREATED:20260319T160947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T160947Z
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SUMMARY:Ghost Harmonics
DESCRIPTION:Next Ghost Harmonics is April 10th!! Featuring two sets of live music from the phenomenal Untethered Trio (Paul Giess\, Calvin Weston\, and Matthew Little)\, and readings from Anselm Berrigan\, Jericho Jennifer Nelson\, Jonathon Todd\, and Nikki Volpicelli.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/ghost-harmonics/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260201T143159Z
CREATED:20260201T143159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T143159Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Speed Yeah NO with Cuong Vu\, Skúli Sverrisson\, Jim Black
DESCRIPTION:n March of 2000\, Ars Nova Workshop hosted the first of what would become hundreds of performances across Philadelphia\, presenting saxophonist Chris Speed and his creative quartet yeah NO at Plays & Players Theater. Much has changed in the ensuing quarter century. Speed has returned to perform for ANW many times in the ensuing years\, most recently as a member of the acclaimed trio-turned-quartet The Bad Plus. After more than two decades as a nomadic organization\, Ars Nova finally found a permanent home at Solar Myth in 2022. \nSo it’s a unique thrill to celebrate Ars Nova’s momentous 25th anniversary\, albeit a year late\, by bringing Speed and yeah NO back to Philadelphia. The quartet\, which teamed Speed with trumpeter Cuong Vu\, bassist Skulli Sverrisson and drummer Jim Black\, was the saxophonist and clarinetist’s first venture as a leader\, emerging from his groundbreaking work as a member of two now-legendary ensembles\, Human Feel and Tim Berne’s Bloodcount. At the time\, LA Weekly hailed Speed’s music as “one of the freshest and most attractive newer strains in jazz — moving\, driving\, blending\, shaking and evaporating in glassy plumes.” A welcome reunion\, to be sure.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/chris-speed-yeah-no-with-cuong-vu-skuli-sverrisson-jim-black/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260211T033749Z
CREATED:20260211T033749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T033749Z
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SUMMARY:Audra
DESCRIPTION:Bowerbird is pleased to present Audra performing an evening of music for voice and saxophone\, with repertoire including Meredith Monk’s Hocket for Two Voices\, two moody folk-song arrangements by Karin Rehnqvist\, and Cecilia McDowall’s dramatic White Fox Woman. Three pieces make up the center of this program: Thomas Kessler’s Is it?\, Philippe Leroux Un lieu verdoyant\, and Gelsey Bell’s Aviatrix. All three treat the voice and saxophone like a hyper-instrument\, creating a new\, hybrid sound out of the two performers. \n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nNoa Even (saxophone) and Anika Kildegaard (voice) are Audra\, a genre-defying new music duo exploring the dynamic interplay and sonic intersections between soprano voice and saxophone. Their debut performances in early 2025 included the Spotlight Series at Rowan University (NJ)\, No Exit presents in Cleveland (OH)\, and the Fuse Factory in Columbus (OH). This season’s performances include the Andrea Clearfield Szalon\, Harrison Township Historical Society concert series (NJ)\, 2640 Space in Baltimore\, and Bowerbird in Philadelphia.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/audra/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Church\, 3637 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lea Bertucci: The Days Pass Quickly Immersed in the Shadow of Eternity
DESCRIPTION:Crystalline\, minimal and dissonant\, The Days Pass Quickly Immersed in the Shadow of Eternity is a new composition for sampled and live early flutes in 8-channel sound by Lea Bertucci. Steeped in folkloric influences\, this work is a haunting contemplation of time\, duration and memory that evokes the primeval and futuristic simultaneously. Written for master flutist\, early music scholar\, and member of the legendary early music group Sequentia\, Norbert Rodenkirchen\, this work reaches back through the spans of history and catapults ancient music into an immersive present.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/lea-bertucci-the-days-pass-quickly-immersed-in-the-shadow-of-eternity/
LOCATION:Hailton Mansion\, 4000 Woodland Ave\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132745Z
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SUMMARY:Victor Vieira Branco Trio
DESCRIPTION:Victor Vieira Branco – vibes \nMatt Engle – bass \nIan McColm \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/victor-vieira-branco-trio-5/
LOCATION:48 Record Bar\, 48 South 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260114T022904Z
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SUMMARY:Takaat & Heavenly Bodies
DESCRIPTION:TAKAAT: \nTAKAAT (pronounced tuh-cot)\, meaning “noise” in the Tuareg language Tamashek\, for this tour is the duo of Ahmoudou Madassane & Mikey Coltun (joined by a blown out drum machine). Also known as the rhythm section of Mdou Moctar. TAKAAT is sonic chaos\, improvisation\, freedom of exploration\, and the punk styles of bands such as Fugazi and Unwound\, all mixed together with the guitar music from the Sahel. \nTAKAAT started during soundchecks while on the road with Mdou Moctar when they indulged their shared love for amps cranked to 11 and the sound of blown out speakers. Towards the end of 2023\, they started writing music together\, inspired by their shared experiences with the sounds and energy of Hausa bar bands\, gritty soukous\, and 2000s post-punk. The music of TAKAAT is intense\, dark\, and energetic. Deeply inspired by the DIY ethos of punk\, they capture that thrill of the new and the ecstasy of togetherness in these heavy rockers. TAKAAT follows in the spirit of the independent music culture that birthed hardcore basement shows\, bedroom tape labels\, and generator-powered pick-up wedding bands. \nHeavenly Bodies: \nHeavenly Bodies are an ever evolving psych experiment hailing from Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, with a revolving cast of musicians and instruments centered around the core group of Ashley and Dustin Burrows and Shaun Bailey. \naccessibility: The entrance on the 48th Street side of building is wheelchair accessible via a street-level lift. Please contact us in advance if possible to arrange access.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/takaat-heavenly-bodies/
LOCATION:Calvary Community Center\, 4740 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260211T032051Z
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SUMMARY:Amir ElSaffar New Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Composer\, trumpeter\, santur player\, vocalist\, and bandleader Amir ElSaffar has been described in the New York Times as “the celebrated trumpeter and composer who explores vital connections between jazz and Arabic music.” ElSaffar leads a number of critically-acclaimed ensembles: The 17-piece Rivers of Sound Orchestra; Two Rivers\, which combines the musical languages and instrumentation of Iraqi Maqam and contemporary jazz; the Amir ElSaffar Quintet\, performing ElSaffar’s microtonal compositions with standard jazz instrumentation; Safaafir\, the only ensemble in the US performing and preserving the Iraqi Maqam in its traditional format; and The Alwan Ensemble\, specializing in classical music from Egypt\, the Levant\, and Iraq. In addition\, he has worked with jazz legends Cecil Taylor and Archie Shepp\, and prominent jazz musicians\, Danilo Perez\, Mark Dresser\, Gerry Hemingway\, Marc Ribot\, Henry Grimes\, and Oliver Lake. \nElSaffar’s New Quartet brings together his trio – consisting of Tomas Fujiwara\, one of NYC’s most in-demand and dynamic drummers\, and Ole Mathisen\, a tenor saxophonist of unparalleled technique and versatility – with Greek pianist Tania Giannouli\, a rising star who has headlined almost every major jazz festival and venue in Europe over the past several years. ElSaffar’s nuanced and vibrant trumpet sound\, rooted in Chicago school classical technique and combining subtle ornamentation and microtones of Arab Maqam with Jazz influences ranging from Miles to Woody Shaw\, guides the ensemble into unexplored musical territories. Their music ranges from intensely quiet and nearly silent to ecstatic and declamatory\, with the microtonal piano ringing ear-opening and beautifully unconventional harmonies throughout. \n\nAmir ElSaffar — trumpet\nTomas Fujiwara — drums\nOle Mathisen — bass\nTania Giannouli — piano\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/amir-elsaffar-new-quartet/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T220000
DTSTAMP:20260114T023227Z
CREATED:20260114T023227Z
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SUMMARY:Alex Harding & Lucian Ban duo
DESCRIPTION:Alex Harding & Lucian Ban duo: \nThe relationship between Alex Harding and Lucian Ban has been long and fruitful. Their combination of elements of improvisational music have helped the pair develop a unique musical language that transcends the expectations of the jazz genre. \nPianist Lucian Ban arrived in New York City from Romania to study at the New School in 1998. As he first began to immerse himself into the local scene\, Ban was fortunate to hear baritone saxophonist Alex Harding. The two hit it off immediately and formed a fast friendship leading to musical collaboration. This led to Ban providing a handful of songs for Harding and Harding becoming an essential voice on Ban’s recording debut on their co-led album\, Somethin’ Holy (CIMP\, 2002). It was Harding’s unique voice that attracted Ban\, one that had also captured the ears of many legendary collaborators\, including Sun Ra\, Muhal Richard Abrams\, and Julius Hemphill. Harding’s heartfelt and blues-drenched baritone sax playing lent well to Ban’s open-minded and improvisatory approach to music. Harding’s visceral style lent an edge and authenticity to their music\, a sound and feeling anchored in the blues that Ban came to the States to try to discover and absorb. Their communion was a true celebration of the spirit\, as both found something in the other to help free their spirit in performance. Harding was essential in introducing the young pianist to the luminaries of the jazz scene\, including Sam Newsome\, Nasheet Waits\, Brad Jones\, and the incredible tuba player Bob Stewart. These relationships have been long lasting and essential to the pair’s musical development. The music that they created leans into the blues\, in feeling\, sound\, and color. The tones are mysterious yet rooted. Occasionally speaking to early traditional sounds of jazz but the use of Fender Rhodes giving a contemporary\, Afro-Futurist meets new music tint. As Alex Harding and Lucian Ban’s musical partnership has grown\, the pair have been able to incorporate elements of their musical backgrounds into an intriguing and singular sound. \naccessibility: two steps from street to venue. \nPlease note\, entrance is via the side door on Arizona Street.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/alex-harding-lucian-ban-duo/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260319T131139Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Nace / Mike Polizze duo - Verity Den - Lo Fives - Nathan Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 \nMusic 7:00
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/bill-nace-mike-polizze-duo-verity-den-lo-fives-nathan-taylor/
LOCATION:Jerry’s on Front\, 2341 North Front Street\, Philadelphia\, Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004828Z
CREATED:20260225T004828Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Engle  /  Dave McDonnell's 5th World
DESCRIPTION:Trepanation Series at Century Bar \n  \nMatt Engle solo \nDave McDonnell’s 5th World
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/matt-engle-dave-mcdonnells-5th-world/
LOCATION:Century Bar\, 1350 S. 29th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19146\, United States
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