Music: Past
Roulette’s Concert Series for New + Adventurous Music, launched in 1978, presents a wide range of experimental music including avant-jazz, new music, opera, world music, and electronic. This eclectic series features the work of well-known innovators in contemporary music, but a large percentage of the Series is devoted to emerging artists and composers.
Che Chen, Peter Zummo, Bex Burch // Mikel Patrick Avery (DOUBLE BILL)
Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8:00 pm
Improvising trio for guitar, trombone, percussion, and more // opening set by Philly-based drummer, composer/improviser, and artist.
Wet Ink Ensemble
Friday, June 13, 2025. 8:00 pm
Premiere of Wet Ink commissioned works by Artists-In-Residence Gelsey Bell and Carolyn Chen.
[POSTPONED] Studies in Septimal-Wolf-Meantone for S-L, plus ensemble
Thursday, June 12, 2025. 8:00 pm
A new ensemble work of plucked, beaten and electronic instruments in surround sound for Stemeseder's Roulette Commission.
Marc Ribot: Map of a Blue City (Record Release)
Wednesday, June 11, 2025. 8:00 pm
New work from legendary guitarist Marc Ribot with Shahzad Ismaily on drums, guitar, and harmonium.
Nava Dunkelman: Arrhythmia
Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 8:00 pm
Percussionist, improviser, and Roulette Resident presents an audio-visual performance with Maria Takeuchi, Yoko Murakami, and Akiha Yamakami.
Vision Festival 2025 (June 2-7)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025. 7:00 pm
The annual Arts for Arts free jazz and experimental festival returns to honor Roscoe Mitchell and showcase both legendary and emerging stars.
Carlos Niño & Friends
Thursday, May 29, 2025. 8:00 pm
Known for his main project Carlos Niño & Friends and for his work with André 3000, Niño presents new material with very special friends.
Hans Tammen & Dark Circuits Orchestra
Tuesday, May 27, 2025. 8:00 pm
A large ensemble piece by Tammen juxtaposing the sonorities of about 20 analog synthesizers with voices and a rhythm section of bass and drums.
No Land: Double Twilight
Sunday, May 25, 2025. 8:00 pm
Roulette Commissioned artist presents sonic-poetry with luminous collaborators Oliver Ray, Daniel Carter, Shahzad Ismaily, and Miriam Parker.
John Zorn: New Masada Quartet
Friday, May 23, 2025. 8:00 pm
Zorn’s beloved ensemble w/ Julian Lage, Jorge Roeder, & Kenny Wollesen returns for the 4th consecutive year for one tight and telepathic set.