Imani Records Jam Session - Hosted by Neil Podgurski

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 8:00pm

Venue: 
Solar Myth
Age: 
21+

This August, two of Philadelphia’s premiere jazz institutions join forces for a monthlong pop-up jam session at Solar Myth. Internationally acclaimed creative music presenting organization Ars Nova Workshop will team with Grammy-nominated pianist-bandleader Orrin Evans’ Imani Records label to present the Imani Records Jam Session, bringing together a mix of veteran jazz voices and new stars on the musical horizon. Taking place every Tuesday from August 1 through August 22, the series transports the venerable jam session tradition into the modern era, offering aspiring musicians the opportunity to share the stage with some of modern jazz’s most adventurous voices at the city’s new home for forward-seeking sounds.

Philly Haps

Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Time Venue Age
Ches Smith's Clone Row 8:00pm Solar Myth 21+
Cate Le Bon 8:00pm Union Transfer All Ages
French Toads / Gonzo / Mango Safari 8:00pm Nikki Lopez 21+
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026
Time Venue Age
Cause and Control / Cats on Mushrooms / Sunfields 7:00pm Kung Fu Necktie 21+
Jim E. Brown / Bugger 8:00pm Johnny Brenda's 21+
Friday, Jan 16, 2026
Time Venue Age
Grozov / Diuertic / Insecticide / Banshee 6:00pm Nikki Lopez All Ages
Ondara 7:30pm Kung Fu Necktie 21+
Shame 8:00pm First Unitarian Church: Basement All Ages
Jim E. Brown / My Wife's An Angel 8:00pm Johnny Brenda's 21+
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026
Time Venue Age
Dead Fucking Last / All Torn Up! / Disappearances 8:00pm Kung Fu Necktie 21+
CIV / Into Another / Orange 9mm / The Great American Typewriter / Wild Red 9:00pm Underground Arts All Ages
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026
Time Venue Age
Richard Lloyd Group 8:00pm Nikki Lopez 21+
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026
Time Venue Age
Dylan Reese & Ollie Joseph / Doss / Don Gadi 7:30pm Kung Fu Necktie 21+
Thursday, Jan 22, 2026
Time Venue Age
AK 8:00pm Kung Fu Necktie 21+
Dave Burrell 8:00pm The Perch All Ages