Avant Jazz: Past

Composer/pianist explores Afro-diasporic identity through the lens of new music & avant-jazz, with scenes from his opera.

The celebrated guitarist and composer's sextet marks the release of their fourth album, About Ghosts (Nonesuch, 2025).

Longstanding collective of three internationally revered pioneers of contemporary music celebrates their new album on Pi Recordings.

Roulette co-founder and former Artistic Director shares for two evenings of improvisation with some of his long-running collaborators.

Roulette co-founder and former Artistic Director shares for two evenings of improvisation with some of his long-running collaborators.

Pianist, composer, and “stalwart of the new-jazz movement” (The New Yorker) performs with her all-star quintet and a brand new book of music.

Roulette celebrates composer Henry Threadgill with two nights dedicated to ensembles from throughout his career.

Roulette celebrates composer Henry Threadgill with two nights dedicated to ensembles from throughout his career.

Improvising trio for guitar, trombone, percussion, and more // opening set by Philly-based drummer, composer/improviser, and artist.

Premiere of Wet Ink commissioned works by Artists-In-Residence Gelsey Bell and Carolyn Chen.