Everything Is on Its Way to Somehow: Avant-Garde Jazz

Everything Is on Its Way to Somehow: Avant-Garde Jazz presents an evening of adventurous music rooted in avant-garde jazz, a movement often known as “the New Thing.” The style challenged conventional expectations and broadened the possibilities of musical expression through daring and complex sounds.

Knoel Scott, a key member of the Sun Ra Arkestra, performs with the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble. The program draws on the boundary-expanding spirit associated with artists such as Albert Ayler, Anthony Braxton, and the Sun Ra Arkestra.

When: Friday, November 20, 2026

Showtimes: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Run time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes

Venue: Charles Knox Smith Hall at Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue

Lineup: Knoel Scott with the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble

Tickets: Adults: $28; Member adults: $18; Students with ID: $10

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Note: Attendees should review Woodmere’s music performance policy before attending.