The October Revolution of Jazz & Contemporary Music returns with the third annual installment, presented by Ars Nova Workshop, “Philadelphia’s most reliable and ambitious presenter of new jazz and improvised music” (The Wire). OctRev is a dynamic festival experience constructed out of a variety of sonic adventures and revelations. This year’s installment will feature musicians and artists who are pushing boundaries and opening borders, including Deradoorian, Makaya McCraven, the Fred Frith Trio, and a very special reunion of the Creative Arts Ensemble performing Drum Dance to the Motherland.