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Clear your calendar—we've got a plan for your week right here. Our new videocast, What's Happening at Berklee?, hosted by publicist Mitzi Dorbu, highlights concerts and other events to brighten up your week. Everyone is welcome, student or not. And did we mention that many of these events are free?
Most events are free and open to the public. The ticket price for college concerts in the Berklee Performance Center is $10 for the general public. For specific information about ticket prices and discounts please visit the BPC's website.
Upcoming Events
July 2008
July
3
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Jelena Bracika
Thursday, July 3, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Jelena Bracika is a talented vocalist and actor from Serbia. She graduated with an acting degree from the Academy of Arts in Belgrade, and has been an active performer in both the theater and music scenes. After earning a Berklee scholarship, she relocated to Boston and enrolled as a performance major. She graduated from Berklee in spring 2008, after refining her gifts as a vocalist and beginning to write songs. Bracika's original compositions are a captivating blend of world music and jazz, heavily influenced by Latin and Balkan music and featuring her evocative lyrics and sultry voice. She sings in an array of languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Serbian.
Aka Kim
Thursday, July 3, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Aka Kim presents a set that's not so much jazzy jazz and not so much fused fusion music.
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Jelena Bracika
Thursday, July 3, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
Jelena Bracika is a talented vocalist and actor from Serbia. She graduated with an acting degree from the Academy of Arts in Belgrade, and has been an active performer in both the theater and music scenes. After earning a Berklee scholarship, she relocated to Boston and enrolled as a performance major. She graduated from Berklee in spring 2008, after refining her gifts as a vocalist and beginning to write songs. Bracika's original compositions are a captivating blend of world music and jazz, heavily influenced by Latin and Balkan music and featuring her evocative lyrics and sultry voice. She sings in an array of languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Serbian.
Shota Ishikawa
Thursday, July 3, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Bassist Shota Ishikawa presents a set for his recital.
Whitney Jones
Thursday, July 3, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Vocalist Whitney C. Jones presents "Grooves for the Soul."
McCoy Tyner H'05
McCoy Tyner with the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, July 3, 9:30 p.m., The Montreal Jazz Festival
The Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra performs the big band music of
McCoy Tyner, with Tyner and his trio. Star trumpeter Christian Scott, a 2005
Berklee alumnus, is the special guest.
$48.50 CDN
July
7
Nick Sweet
Monday, July 7, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Trombonist Nick Sweet and friends deliver tasty originals!
Anna Fan
Monday, July 7, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Hong Kong drummer, hand percussionist, and vibist Anna Fan brings her own set of originals and standards with her friends at Berklee.
Seong Yeob Lee
Monday, July 7, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
A small band jazz concert with standard songs from pianist Seong Yeob Lee.
Jovol "Bam Bam" Bell
Monday, July 7, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Jovol "Bam Bam" Bell presents a set.
Dan Pugach Quartet
Monday, July 7, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Dan Pugach Quartet is composed of an international cast of top-level musicians from Berklee College of Music. This talented group of artists has worked together in various capacities for the past few years and is now focused on performing its original compositions as well as inventive arrangements of the standard jazz repertoire. The group is already playing in venues in Boston area and getting ready for a tour in Japan.
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July
8
Mina Cho
Tuesday, July 8, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Mina Cho and her band will be playing her original songs inspired by South American traditional music and a great composer, Leo Blanco.
Miwa Watanabe
Tuesday, July 8, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Vocalist Miwa Watanabe
Sylvie Bourban Bertholet
Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Take a group of friends, add a few great chords, an ounce of beautiful lyrics, lots of spices from around the world, a little bit of rehearsals, a mix of instruments, and lots of love and sharing. Bake it together for an hour in room 1W, sprinkle a few sparkles, and... enjoy!
Senior Percussion Recital: Jason N. Agnew
Tuesday, July 8, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
An hour of laughs and good music from hand percussionist Jason N. Agnew for his senior recital. He and his band will play everything from rock to jazz including songs by Leonard Cohen, "The Knife," Jason Mraz, and many others, plus special guest Chuck Nash and some of his own original music.
Gregor Samsa/Olafur Arnalds/Arms and Sleepers
Tuesday, July 8, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Gregor Samsa returns to Boston for the first time in years after an extensive European tour in support of their recent release on Rest. This Brooklyn band, currently touring as a nine-piece, builds up songs with lilting melodies that come to a radiant glow.
Ólafur Arnalds make their second-ever trip to the United States for a brief tour before heading to the European festival circuit and dates opening for Sigur Rós. Their previous visit involved dimmed lights, lush instrumentation, and haunting string arrangements.
It was in July of 2006 that the members of Arms and Sleepers locked themselves in an old drafty apartment in Cambridge and began composing and recording. Their new material, focusing on electronic sources, creates a warm sound with ambient undercurrents.
$12 general admission; student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center box office
Music Without Boundaries: From Classical to Jazz
Classical guitar tunes and original compositions by guitarist Vincenzo Di Bisceglie.
Ruby BC and the Music Factor
Ruby Biloskirka-Conley
Wednesday, July 9, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Ruby BC and the Music Factor
Under the direction of pianist Ruby Biloskirka-Conley, the Music Factor, a large ensemble featuring Berklee's top instrumentalists, will perform original student compositions in the jazz genre.
Check out Ruby and the Music Factor
Carolyn Wilkins
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Carolyn Wilkins
Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m., Mothers Rest
Jazz pianist and vocalist Carolyn Wilkins has been an active participant in the Boston music scene for over 20 years as a performer, educator, and composer. Her performance experience includes radio and television appearances with her group SpiritJazz, a concert tour of South America as a jazz ambassador for the U.S. State Department, performing with the Pittsburgh Symphony under André Previn, and shows featuring Melba Moore, Nancy Wilson, and the Fifth Dimension. A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory and the Eastman School of Music, Wilkins is currently an associate professor at Berklee College of Music. A swinging pianist/vocalist in the tradition of Diana Krall, Shirley Horn, and Nina Simone, Wilkins treats subjects as diverse as sex, satire, and spirituality with warmth and humor in her fresh and memorable songs. She has released four critically acclaimed albums of her original compositions on Tiphareth Records: SpiritJazz I, SpiritJazz II, Healin' Time and Praise Song.
Free Admission
Katie Thiroux
Wednesday, July 9, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Music from the jazz genre with Katie Thiroux playing bass and singing with her trio.
Senior Guitar Recital: Andrew Bayardi
Wednesday, July 9, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Andrew Bayardi presents a set of standards and original compositions in the jazz idiom for his senior recital.
Twain/The Great Unknown/The Spinning Leaves
Wednesday, July 9, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Twain brings a wonderfully sweet, soulful, western swing to the stage with his folk and Americana influences.
The Great Unknown approaches themes like a traditional American band—nodding to Guthrie, Dylan and The Band—but developing a sound that is modern.
The Spinning Leaves is a wavy ship ride on a mystical wind! Hailing from Philadelphia with a unique blend of Americana, folk, and psychedelia, the band delivers lyrical melodies with a Southern twang.
$12 general admission, student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center box office
Hard rock, reggae and funky Latin music. Music to dance or bang your head to from drummer Shawn Dieppa.
Mitsuru Hirayama
Thursday, July 10, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Sax player Mitsuru Hirayama directs a contemporary jazz small band.
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
The Berklee Latin Jazz All-Stars
Thursday, July 10, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
The Berklee Latin Jazz All-Stars, six top scholarship students at the college, came from Puerto Rico, Israel, and the United States, and coalesced around their love for the polyrhythms and joyful precision of the Latin jazz form. The group was named this year's Best College Jazz Band in Down Beat under the name La Timbistica, and recently performed as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Festival in Monterey. The All-Stars are led by conguero Paulo Stagnaro and include timbalero Marcos Lopez, bassist Juan Maldonado, pianist Abraham Olivo, trumpeter Niv Toar, and flutist Enrique Trinidad. They will headline the Tito Puente Latin Music Series in Boston this summer and perform at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C.
Claudia Eliaza
Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Jazz in July
This will be an evening of fun and celebration. Jazz a la carte for those who are hungry for some great live music from vocalist Claudia Eliaza.
Senior Guitar Recital: Alexander Bartolomei
Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Call it free-form funk/jazz. Music of John Scofield, Jimi Hendrix, and others, guaranteed to be funky-fresh. A senior recital from guitarist Alexander Bartolomei. [details]
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Gregorio Uribe y su Orquesta
Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m., O'Day Park
Gregorio Uribe combines different genres such as funk and jazz with the intriguing folkloric rhythms of his native Colombia. This energetic and intelligent approach to the music of his country has led him to share the stage with such renowned artists as the six-time Grammy-winner Rubén Blades and Latin Grammy Award-winners Aterciopelados. [details]
Free Admission
July
11
Yoshiki Yamada
Friday, July 11, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Original jazz fusion compositions from bassist Yoshiki Yamada.
Santiago Hernandez
Friday, July 11, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
This music is a result of the fusion of jazz, world music, and South American rhythms. A set of original compositions from drummer Santiago Hernandez.
Jun-young Song
Friday, July 11, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Jun-young Song presents a set of his originals and arrangements with great musicians.
Senior Guitar Recital: Jeff Stevenson
Friday, July 11, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
The Full Speed Tea Offering: Theravader Vaudeville for the hopelessly romantic. A set from guitarist Jeff Stevenson for his senior recital.
Oakhurst/Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers/The Low Anthem
Friday, July 11, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
For years, Oakhurst has been torching up the stage, as well as creating a stir on major festivals, cruise ships and European tours with its unique sound and unbridled stage energy. The band’s adept picking, sweet harmonies, and unpretentious, go-for-it interpretation of a genre that’s often handled too reverently, sparks interest in bluegrass by folks who don’t know Doc Watson from Doc Holliday. [details]
$12 General Admission, Student Discount available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office
Saturday, July 12, 5:00 p.m., Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
This all-star group of top scholarship students from Puerto Rico, Israel, and the continental United States was named this year's Best College Jazz Band in Down Beat's prestigious Student Music Awards thanks to its tracks "Puertorro," and "Electrik." With graduation still ahead, these artists have performance and recording experience beyond their years. Leader and percussionist Paulo Stagnaro performs on Paquito D'Rivera's Funk Tango, winner of the 2007 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Recording. Other members have performed with Cachao, Victor Manuelle, Danilo Perez, and Dave Valentin, among others, and recorded for XM Radio. Later this year the band will headline the Tito Puente Latin Music Series in Boston and perform in Washington, D.C.'s Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.
Free
The Shills/Honest Thomas/Fly Upright Kite
Saturday, July 12, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Since forming in early 2004, the Shills have cultivated a sound built from musicianship and creative flexibility. They just released their first self-titled album, a diverse and dynamic display of a young band maturing and hitting their stride. As a live act the Shills have built a solid following throughout the Boston and New York areas with their passion and precision on stage.
Honest Thomas, an up-and-coming experimental rock group from Allston, formed in late 2005 and released their first EP in the fall of 2006. They have since built quite a reputation not only with their music but with their live performances. Lightbulb-headed babies, mannequin heads on sticks, and life-size bunny rabbits are just the beginning of what you might get at an Honest Thomas show.
The Boston-based indie rock quintet Fly Upright Kite blend guitar effects and loops, plotted vocals, and driving rhythms to establish a unique musical landscape. They are currently recording much-anticipated new material for a late 2008/early 2009 release. (Acoustic set.)
$10 general admission; student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center box office
Sunday, July 13, 7:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Berklee TOP Ensemble—six vocalists, eight horns, and five rhythm instruments—performs the music of the world-famous funk and soul group Tower of Power. The challenge for students is to perform the music as close to the recordings as possible. Since the group's creation in 2000, Berklee faculty member and ensemble director Wayne Naus has personally transcribed and arranged the music library. The group is one of Berklee's most prestigious ensembles.
July
14
Yui Yamamoto
Monday, July 14, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Yui Yamamoto presents a set of house music.
Kazuyo Kuriya
Monday, July 14, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Flute player Kazuyo Kuriya will perform Brazilian tunes and her original compositions.
Ryan Pinkston
Monday, July 14, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Vocalist Ryan will present songs from his heart, as well as original tunes and brief interpolations of cover songs.
Hiromi Suda
Monday, July 14, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Vocalist Hiromi Suda presents a set of jazz and Brazilian music.
Gail McArthur's Connections
Monday, July 14, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty member Gail McArthur leads Connections, featuring Vital Information's Baron Browne on bass, faculty member Leo Blanco on keyboards, and a special guest on drums. The group will perform original material with a jazz/fusion/ECM twist.
July
15
Junya Fukumoto
Tuesday, July 15, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Junya Fukumoto presents a set of standards and arrangements.
Yoshiki Hagimoto
Tuesday, July 15, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
A set of instrumental rock from guitarist Yoshiki Hagimoto.
Matt Witek
Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Matt Witek presents the Matt Witek Trio.
Szymona Dolecki
Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Vocalist Szymona Dolecki
The Monterey Jazz Festival's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, July 15, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Next Generation Jazz Orchestra is a superlative collection of advanced high school jazz musicians who will perform carefully crafted arrangements and compositions before they embark on an international tour. [details]
July
16
Dancification
Joshua Andrew Rona
Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Joshua Andrew Rona and Dylan Ramsey present Dancification.
Come get your groove on this summer afternoon of live dance music.
Hiromi Miura
Wednesday, July 16, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Vocalist Hiromi Miura is going to play old-school Japanese pop tunes by non-Japanese players, who come from all around the world. It will be very interesting because players from different countries have different feels and interpretations of Japanese pop tunes. What is going to happen? Maybe we can take you to another level!!
Yuki Ito
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Yuki Ito Quartet
Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m., Mothers Rest
Yuki Ito, from Sapporo, Japan, started playing the acoustic bass at 12. In 2004, she performed at the International Association of Jazz Education conference in New York City as a member of the Jazz Month in Asahikawa Junior Jazz Orchestra. Ito was awarded the Lawrence and Alma Berk Scholarship to attend Berklee, where she currently studies with faculty members Hal Crook, Bruce Gertz, Joanne Brackeen, David Santoro, and Greg Hopkins.
Free Admission
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto
Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Tsuyoshi Yamamoto presents a funky recital.
Won Young Song
Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
A set of jazz and free from viola player Won Young Song.
Hey Rim Jeon & Friends
Wednesday, July 16, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Korean born pianist Hey Rim Jeon '01, along with special guest vocalist Laura Brunner '06, leads a dynamic group of seasoned musicians, all of whom have a wide range of experience with numerous genre’s of jazz, funk, Latin, and classical music; thus making this a truly eclectic ensemble. Jeon’s original compositions and contemporary arrangements of well-known standards create the dominant atmospheres indicative of her experience playing to festival audiences both here and abroad. Bandmates, Greg Holt on bass; Tim Mayer on saxophones and flute; Sa Davis on percussion; and J. Curtis Warner Jr. '76 on drums, bring to the equation high energy grooves. Their Latin and Afro-Cuban flavors, as well as passionate ballads reflect their collective experiences with noteworthy ensembles ranging from the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Eguie Castrillo, Ran Blake, and Jimmy Smith, to the spirited Boston Pops.
Open Mic Night!
Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring a performance by Shannon Curtis.
- Signs ups start at 7:30 p.m.
- Limited slots available: first-come, first-serve AND first to play
- Performance slots are open to the public as well as the Berklee community
- 1 song max
- Unplugged sets only (no drums, light percussion is okay, piano & mics provided)
FREE
July
17
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Juan Chavez
Thursday, July 17, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Born in Dallas, Berklee student violinist Juan Pablo Chavez is widely recognized for his knowledge of Afro-Cuban music and has taught many classes and performed throughout the country including such venues as the Kennedy Center, Disney’s Epcot Center, and the San Jose Jazz Festival. At Berklee he is studying with violinist Rob Thomas (Mahavishnu Project, String Trio of New York). He is currently working on his first album, Salsa for Strings, and writing a book on contemporary Afro-Cuban violin.
Free Admission
Naoya Rick Sakurai
Thursday, July 17, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist/keyboardist Naoya Rick Sakurai will perform great music in the style of funky r&b/hip-hop.
Kumju Park
Thursday, July 17, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Kumju Park presents a first recital at Berklee.
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Juan Chavez
Thursday, July 17, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
Guitarist Luke Stratton and members of Mondo Gecko will perform a variety of originals and covers in the jam band/funk rock genre.
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Berklee Latin Jazz All-Stars
Thursday, July 17, 7:00 p.m., O'Day Park
The Berklee Latin Jazz All-Stars, six top scholarship students at the college, came from Puerto Rico, Israel, and the United States, and coalesced around their love for the polyrhythms and joyful precision of the Latin jazz form. The group was named this year's Best College Jazz Band in Down Beat under the name La Timbistica, and recently performed as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Festival in Monterey. The All-Stars are led by conguero Paulo Stagnaro and include timbalero Marcos Lopez, bassist Juan Maldonado, pianist Abraham Olivo, trumpeter Niv Toar, and flutist Enrique Trinidad. They will headline the Tito Puente Latin Music Series in Boston this summer and perform at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival in Washington DC.
Free Admission
A Night of Soul featuring Amy Heidemann, Grace Taylor, and Patricia Lewis
Thursday, July 17, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Amy Heidemann is a 22-year-old Nebraska native turned city girl. In addition to her education at Berklee, she has been performing all over the East Coast. Using a recipe of r&b, pop, and a healthy dose of rock, Amy serves up an exciting new sound for the musical palette with a raw and addicting flavor.
Grace Taylor is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and worship leader. An ASCAP and BMI award-winning songwriter, Grace studies music education and contemporary writing and production at Berklee. With plans to write, arrange, and produce for film, theater, and live and studio recordings, Grace is well on her way to setting the bar for musical excellence even higher.
$10 general admission; student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center box office
Spiritual Rez is a seven-piece reggae-horn-funk-dance-party that has been tirelessly touring the country, while commanding an extremely unique and high-energy sound. Their EP, Rising in the East, was released independently in 2006 and the band plans to release a live album later this summer.
$15 Adult G.A., Student Discount available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office
"It's not every day a band comes along who can easily be compared to acts like Panic! at the Disco, Muse, and Sufjan Stevens, but the Dear Hunter can—and then some." - Alternative Press.
A former member of the Receiving End of Sirens, Casey Crescenzo's newest project the Dear Hunter is a storm of ambience, melodic hooks, and rock. Just off tour with Fall of Troy, the Dear Hunter will be welcomed at the Cafe 939 with openers the Distraction.
$13 general admission, student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center box office
Gil Shininger's senior pro music recital of original compositions in contemorary jazz styles.
Eric Feldman
Monday, July 21, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Eric Feldman presents his recital featuring a solo acoustic set, then he will add fiddle, followed by an electric set with a trio named El Duderino, playing a combination of folk and rock.
Manami Morita
Monday, July 21, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Manami Morita will present her original compositions and arrangements with her trio. You will be happy.
Senior Guitar Recital: Diego Ricco
Monday, July 21, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Diego Ricco presents his senior recital.
Old Wine, New Bottles
Monday, July 21, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Randy Felts will lead a nine-piece band with four horns in a musical program featuring new takes on well-known tunes. The arrangements will illustrate ideas found in Felts's Reharmonization Techniques book in arrangements that include Latin, funk, and jazz styles. Felts's "synthophone" bari sax will anchor a horn section led by faculty trumpeter Lin Biviano. The rhythm section will include faculty member Jon Chase (drums), faculty member Mike Ihde (guitar/vocals), faculty member Ricardo Monzon (percussion), Harmony Department chair Joe Mulholland (piano), and Contemporary Writing and Production Department assistant chair Andrea Pejrolo (bass). The digital signals from the synthophone will also play and control live video images to accompany some of the arrangements. Come and check out the “multimedia horn section”!
July
22
'Asa Bjarnadottir
Tuesday, July 22, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Samples of vocalist 'Asa Bjarnadottir's work at Berklee. Repertoire includes pop and jazz tunes.
Come and listen to some music presented by vocalist Dakshina Zadrozny in her senior recital.
July
23
Alex Stoyanov
Wednesday, July 23, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
A selection of jazz standards and original arrangements performed by flutist Alex Stoyanov and his friends.
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Berklee Jazz Workshop Directed by Terri Lyne Carrington and Rick DiMuzio
Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m., Mothers Rest
The Berklee Jazz Workshop is made up of the best and brightest high school jazz players from around the world, who are studying at Berklee under acclaimed drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, artistic director of the new Summer Jazz Workshop during the college's Five-Week Summer Performance Program. Codirecting the ensemble is saxophonist Rick DiMuzio, associate professor of ear training. The ensemble will play standards as well as jazz arrangements by popular songwriters, and may feature original student compositions as well. A native of Medford, Massachusetts, Carrington received a full scholarship to Berklee at age 11. She later became the drummer for the Arsenio Hall Show, spent seven years on tour with Herbie Hancock, and was nominated for a Grammy Award. DiMuzio earned a doctorate at New England Conservatory and recently released his solo debut First Offerings.
Free Admission
James Krendel-Clark
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Alto saxophonist James Krendel-Clark.
Greg Hawkes
Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Greg Hawkes, best known as the keyboardist for The New Wave and the band The Cars, will perform with opener: The Crash Moderns.
$12 General Admission, Student Discount available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office
Marcelo Woloski (percussionist) and Andres Rot (bassist) have gone through a long musical journey together. After playing with core artists in the Argentina folk field, they both went to Boston to attend Berklee. It's not surprising, then, that they named their band Tantanakuy—"to become brothers" in the indigenous Coya language. This fairly new group is already playing the most important venues in Boston and New York. Rot and Woloski have performed with artists including Leo Blanco, Fernando Brandão, Paquito D'Rivera, Jamey Haddad, and Terri Lyne Carrington.
Free Admission
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Tantanakuy
Thursday, July 24, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
Composer, vocalist, and percussionist Manolo Mairena, a native of Costa Rica, began his career performing Puerto Rican traditional music. He has worked in the Afro-Caribbean and Latin American idioms with such Boston-area groups as Gonzalo Grau y la Clave Secreta, Mango Blue, Manguito, Marta Gomez, and Osmani Paredes. He has also toured Spain, Mexico, Australia, India, and Cuba. Mairena recently recorded a medley of boleros in tribute to the late Tito Rodriguez as a guest artist with Eguie Castrillo and His Orchestra. He is working on his first solo album.
Free Admission
The Craig Hlady Group
Thursday, July 24, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Small group led by faculty guitarist Craig Hlady performing primarily original compositions combining elements of jazz, blues, and funk.
Tarulli & Lappin
Thursday, July 24, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Faculty members Scott Tarulli and Don Lappin share the stage for a night of original, rock/fusion instrumental music.
July
26
GNP Inc. Presents
Aimee Mann
Saturday, July 26, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Ciaran O'Rourke's Phosphor
Phosphor is a 10-piece band whose music is based on the recently rediscovered folklore and mythology of a sunken island off the west coast of Ireland known as "Lott's Garden." They take these forgotten melodies and set them to vintage dance grooves to create a deep and colorful sound.
Senior Saxophone Recital: Tom Lew
Monday, July 28, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Original music and arrangements in a mix of Israeli folk, mediterranean influences, jazz, and world music from alto sax player Tom Lew.
Scotty Johnson
Monday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Ten Out of Tenn Tour
Monday, July 28, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Ten artists from Nashville Tennessee. Featuring: Butterfly Boucher, Griffin House, K.S. Rhoads, Erin McCarley, Andy Davis, Tyler James, Trent Dabbs, Matthew Perryman Jones, Katie Herzig, & Jeremy Lister.
$15 General Admission, Student Discount available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office
Monday, July 28, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Regarding the band's debut CD Jazziz magazine wrote "Daryl Lowery and Instant!Groove specialize in the funky soul-jazz grooves commonly referred to as 'acid-jazz.' The rhythm section is elastic, mid-tempo patterns aid excellent solos...resulting in a sound akin to John Scofield's A Go Go CD."
July
29
Faculty Artist Clinic: Tom Appleman
Standard Rhythmic Patterns for Bassists
Tuesday, July 29, 1:15 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Faculty bassist Tom Appleman presents a clinic on standard rhythmic patterns for bass that span a variety of styles. He will play and improvise over basslines that come up a lot in professional situations. The presentation will include a live drummer and a Boomerang (loop) pedal. Great for bassists and drummers.
Cha Young Han
Tuesday, July 29, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Cha Young Han presents her first recital.
Yuki Shibata
Tuesday, July 29, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Yuki Shibata.
Senior Guitar Recital: Michael Borgida
Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
A senior recital from guitarist Michael Borgida.
Shinichiro Sakaino.
Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Bassist Shinichiro Sakaino.
July
30
Mateus Starling
Wednesday, July 30, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
A unique blend of jazz fusion and Brazilian music from Mateus Starling, guitar player from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Yumi Sugimoto
Wednesday, July 30, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Yumi Sugimoto will be perfroming original compositions and arrangements.
Shige Kurata
Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Vocalist Shige Kurata sings and scats a blend of swing jazz, bebop, and so forth.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Stuart Anello
Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Stuart Anello presents original jazz compositions for small ensemble and big band with a piece for sax quartet for his senior jazz composition portfolio recital.
Big Bang Evolutionary Big Band: Come and Get It!
Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Big Band Evolutionary Big Band is a cooperative jazz composers' orchestra comprised to top-notch composer/performers. The Berklee faculty, alumni, and students will perform new original compositions by Anna Hoffmann, Manuel Kaufmann, Winnie Dahlgren, Jason Camelio, and others.
Priscilla Ahn
Wednesday, July 30, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Priscilla Ahn's pristine voice is front and center, surrounding her with subtle, beautiful sounds from a range of unusual instruments. Her songs "Dream' and "Rain" have been featured on ABC's hit show Grey's Anatomy.
$15 General Admission, Student Discount available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office
Sol Melodiq aspires to create new sounds that touch, examine, and uplift the soul. The band, which formed at Berklee, is comprised of skilled musicians fluent in jazz, rock, hip-hop, funk, classic soul, and world music. Jamaal Moore (saxophone and percussion), James Richardson (keyboard and synthesizer), and Stacey Wade (keyboard and organ for Al Green) make up the core of the band. Additional members include Berklee students Clynton Cox (guitar/vocals), Freddy DeBoe (tenor saxophone), and Gabe Jones (drums/vocals). The band plays biweekly shows at the Beehive, the Good Life, Park Ave. Lounge, and the Mission Bar & Grille, and recently performed at the Boston Urban Music Awards. Sol Melodiq is currently working on an album due out this fall.
Free Admission
Jong-Hun Song
Thursday, July 31, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Jong-Hun Song presents a set of original tunes and covers with the JS Quintet, in hard bop and contemporary.
Chang Won Lee
Thursday, July 31, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Chang Won Lee.
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Sol Melodiq
Thursday, July 31, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
All original compositions from guitarist Gjergji Theka for his senior recital.
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Eguie Castrillo and his Orchestra
Thursday, July 31, 7:00 p.m., O'Day Park
Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, percussionist Eguie Castrillo began playing the timbales at age 7—causing neighbors to call the police on numerous occasions. Influenced early by Tito Puente, Castrillo moved to Miami in 1993 to work with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. After five years on the road, Castrillo moved to Boston to teach at Berklee. Working steadily as a conguero and timbalero, he released a mambo CD—Palladium Tradition—in 2005.
Free Admission
Joe Musella
Thursday, July 31, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Rock, funk, and fusion music for guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums will be performed by faculty guitarist Joe Musella and his group.
Rainbow Band
Thursday, July 31, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
August 2008
August
1
Sein Ryu
Friday, August 1, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Sein Ryu presents a set of gospel and r&b with some originals and reharmonized songs. [details]
Senior Trumpet Recital: Jeahoon Shim
Friday, August 1, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Trumpeter Jeahoon Shim presents a set of contemporary, fusion, and classical music that everyone can listen to and enjoy for this senior recital. It won't be hard jazz, but easy listening. Jaehoon has been working hard to make warm and lovely music. [details]
There For I Am, Shanghai Thrills, Super Volcano
Friday, August 1, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Boston's Therefore I Am are touring this summer in support of their new EP "Escape". They are one of Boston's hottest fastest growing bands.
Shanghai Thrills draws on the best of modern rock trends without sounding derivative or recycled, blending grunge rock, classic metal, and modern indie rock. Intense and energetic, their live show draws comparisons to Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, and Spoon and has earned Shanghai Thrills performances at the 2007 Warped Tour, the Virgin Mega-Store in Orlando, and the 2008 SXSW Festival.
Also performing, Super Volcano.
Singaporean Felix Phang presents his jazz compositions, from small-ensemble writings to to large-ensemble writings, for his jazz composition portfolio recital.
August
3
Kendrick Oliver
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Jazz Orchestra with the Lawrence Fields Quartet (opening act)
Sunday, August 3, 5:00 p.m., Highland Park
Under the musical direction of conductor, arranger, and tubist Kendrick Oliver, this youthful, vibrant, and energetic orchestra has been captivating audiences, selling out concerts, and turning heads since its inception in 1995. The Boston-based group combines Basie-style swing, head-bobbin' arrangements, high-powered rhythms, a Sunday-morning gospel feel, an unrestrained brass section, elegant vocals, and spectacular soloists to produce its infectious sound—nothing less than a swing, sing, stomp, shout experience. A native of St. Louis and 2008 Berklee graduate, Fields (Berklee class of 2008) has already worked or played with Nicholas Payton, Jeff "Tain" Watts '80, drummer Rodney Green, Lage Lund, and Oscar Brown Jr.
Free Admission
August
4
Senior Percussion Recital: Bokwang Kim
Monday, August 4, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Bokwang Kim presents a set for his senior recital. Please check it out!
The Lance Van Lenten Quartet
Monday, August 4, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
The "Evolving Quartet," featuring unique arrangements of standards and original compositions. With Lance Van Lenten (saxophones and flute), John Mulroy (piano), David Clark (bass), and Casey Scheuerell (drum set).
August
5
Advanced Techniques of Voice Production
Students of Ann Dolan
Tuesday, August 5, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
A presentation of students in recital of rock, jazz, and all contemporary styles with rhythm section.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Diana Leverington
Tuesday, August 5, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
This senior recital features big band and small band arrangements by tenor saxophonist and composer Diana Leverington.
August
6
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Pat Caroll Quartet
Wednesday, August 6, 5:30 p.m., Regattabar at the Charles Hotel
Pat Carroll, a saxophonist from Pleasanton, California, has been focused on music since age 12, when he began studying with noted San Francisco musician Dann Zinn. In his junior year of high school, Carroll was awarded the Jimmy Lion’s scholarship at the 2004 Monterey Jazz Festival. In 2005, he was commissioned to write and perform original music as a member of the SFJAZZ Young Composers Project, a group that rehearsed with the likes of Ravi Coltrane, Miguel Zenon, Vijay Iyer, and Maria Schneider. Currently in his final year at Berklee, Carroll has studied with Hal Crook, Ralph Peterson, and Joe Lovano.
Pianist Younga Pi's recital featuring her own arrangements of standards with her great jazz band.
Bain Smith
Wednesday, August 6, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Five-Week Performing Songwriter Showcase
Wednesday, August 6, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Under the direction of Kristin Cifelli and Liz Stahler, the annual Five-Week Performing Songwriter Showcase features students who have made it through a series of auditions. All songs are written by the students, who are backed by a Berklee all-star house band.
August
7
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Zach Hillyard Band
Thursday, August 7, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
The Zach Hillyard Band [ZHB]—vocalist/keyboardist Hillyard, bassist Wesley Cole, drummer Francesco Basile, and guitarist Niklas Karlsson—offers a unique blend of quality musicianship, songwriting, and danceable grooves. Intermingling pop, funk, soul, and r&b, ZHB has an appeal that stretches far and wide. The group recently won OurStage.com’s College Clash Competition, earning the title "Best College Band in New England" and a $5,000 grand prize, and took top honors in the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Competition. ZHB has performed in Boston and New York, and toured southern California last year, where the band recorded its debut album with producer Michael Woodrum. The CD has gained attention with national radio airplay, and the band is planning a nationwide tour for the summer of 2008.
Free Admission
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Zach Hillyard Band
Thursday, August 7, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
A eclectic fusion of hip-hop, funk, and rock from drummer Jesse Richman for his senior recital.
Senior Saxophone Recital: Matthew Locker
Thursday, August 7, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Matthew's final Berklee performance in culmination of the performance degree requirements. An evening of jazz standards and some other music that you will enjoy, presented by saxophonist Matthew Locker with his quintet.
Alex Luu
Thursday, August 7, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Joe Stump
Thursday, August 7, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Berklee faculty guitarist, speed metal virtuoso, Joe Stump performs neo-classical speed metal, European power metal, and retro hard rock tracks from his various recordings, live with his band. [details]
August
8
Senior Percussion Recital: Enrique Lara Bisch
Friday, August 8, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Born in Hamburg, Germany, and raised in La Paz, Bolivia, Enrigue Lara began playing the drums at the age of 6. The different influences from the cultures that he was exposed to throughout the years have sparked his passion for their styles and languages in music. Enrique's final performance at Berklee features a selection of varied sounds and rhythms, bringing together Latin American, European, and American elements to create a unique mix.
Student Composers
Friday, August 8, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Several Berklee composition students will present their compositions. Various chamber music groups of quartets, trios, duos, and soloists will be featured.
August
9
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Manami Morita
Saturday, August 9, 5:00 p.m., Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
A native of Saitama, Japan, Morita started playing classical piano at 4—and hated her lessons. But once she discovered jazz, she was hooked. Later, when Morita received a scholarship to study at Berklee, she put aside thoughts of doing anything other than following her dream of playing jazz. This expressive and energetic pianist recently won the Mary Jane Earnhart Endowed Scholarship.
Free
August
10
Manami Morita
Manami Morita Quartet
Sunday, August 10, 3:00 p.m., Martha's Vineyard Festival
Manami Morita is the latest piano sensation to polish her skills at Berklee in a long, storied tradition that began with Toshiko Akiyoshi, was carried on by Makoto Ozone, and spiraled on through Hiromi.
$75.00
August
11
Senior Guitar Recital: Hokyung Choy
Monday, August 11, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
An exciting concert filled with jazz and blues from guitarist Hokyung Choy for his senior recital.
Senior Guitar Recital: Mathias Tjonn
Monday, August 11, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Summer's here, kids! And with summer comes Mathias Tjonns's final recital. He'll be performing some choice standards, bossa novas, sambas, as well as gypsy jazz tunes. All with the intent to entertain and engage.
Five-Week Performance Program Vocal Night
Monday, August 11, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Featuring three Five-Week Summer Performance Program vocal ensembles—Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble, Five-Week Chorus, Musical Theater Workshop—as well a the secpnd annual Five-Week Singers' Showcase.
August
12
City Music SYSTEM 5 Blow-Out Concert
Tuesday, August 12, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
A culminating event at the end of the Five-Week Summer Performance Program featuring students who are recipients of the City Music SYSTEM 5 Scholarship. Music will range from gospel to jazz to rhythm and blues.
August
13
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Alex Meek and Shine
Wednesday, August 13, 5:30 p.m., Regattabar at the Charles Hotel
First inspired by his father’s creative drive as a glass artist, Meek started to play the guitar at the age of 8. Growing up in Wimble, Texas he discovered an interest in bluegrass, Texas swing, and gutbucket roadhouse blues. He studied with Brandon Gist, a phenomenal blues guitarist from Memphis; and Django Porter, a well-known gypsy and western swing guitarist from Austin, who taught him about jazz, swing, and the world of jam sessions. Meek performed in dozen of concerts around Texas hill country with the Django Porter Trio. He enrolled in Berklee in 2005 and during his second year started his own group called Shine—with Greg Albert on acoustic bass, Claudio Olacella on violin, and Mike Sachs on clarinet—that performs gypsy jazz, traditional gypsy music, original compositions, and swing.
Free Admission
Senior Guitar Recital: Charlie Shaughnessy
Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Jazz/rock fusion and progressive styles featured in original compositions by guitarist Charlie Shaughnessy for his senior recital. The performance may feature excessive shedding interspersed among emotional chord melodies. Similar artists include Allan Holdsworth, Bumblefoot, Buckethead, Devin Townsend, Dream Theater, and Tim Miller, so expect an eclectic show.
Five-Week Summer Performance Program Blow-Out: I'm On My Way Home
Wednesday, August 13, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
This concert will feature some of the program's best ensembles performing in a wide range of musical styles ranging from small groups to big bands.
August
14
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Cole DeGenova
Thursday, August 14, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Cole DeGenova is a pianist, vocalist, songwriter, percussionist, and poet from Chicago. He began studying music at 4 and was working as a professional musician by 15. He studied classical, jazz, blues, Cuban, and Brazilian percussion, but was also influenced by neo-soul and hip-hop. He has performed with or opened for some of Chicago's top artists, including Patricia Barber, Kurt Elling, Jon Faddis, and Corey Wilkes. DeGenova was chosen by the Jazz Institute of Chicago to perform at the world-famous Auditorium Theatre, and in 2005 performed with the Illinois Music Educators' Association’s All-State Honors Jazz Band. Now attending Berklee, DeGenova is spreading his music to a wider audience. He toured the midwest with Hal Reed and the Mob, and Switzerland with his original funk/r&b band Apollo Jones. His latest project is a funk, neo-soul, blues, and jazz group called the People's Republic. The band plans to release its debut EP this summer.
Free Admission
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Cole DeGenova
Thursday, August 14, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
- House band will perform classic karaoke hits including top 40’s, motown, classic rock, & pop
- Signs up throughout the night
- Performance slots are open to the public as well as the Berklee community
FREE
August
20
Eleonora Bianchini
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Eleonora Bianchini
Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 p.m., Regattabar at the Charles Hotel
Originally from Perugia, Italy, Eleonora Bianchini is a young singer whose voice creates a warm and charming atmosphere. She is inspired by many Brazilian and Latin American artists, including Rosa Passos, Caetano Veloso, Mayte Martin, and Eva Ayllón. Bianchini has collaborated with artists and Berklee faculty members such as Oscar Stagnaro, Leo Blanco, and Dan Moretti, and has recorded with Danilo Perez's big band project. She is currently the lead vocalist of Peru Mestizo Project with bandleader Oscar Stagnaro, and recently recorded a project that features her own compositions in different South American styles, with lyrics in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.
Free Admission
August
21
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Pat Carroll
Thursday, August 21, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Pat Carroll, a saxophonist from California, has been focused on music since age 12, when he began studying with noted San Francisco musician Dann Zinn. In his junior year of high school, Carroll won the Jimmy Lyons scholarship at the 2004 Monterey Jazz Festival. In 2005, he was commissioned to write and perform original music as a member of the SFJAZZ Young Composers Project, a group that rehearsed with Ravi Coltrane, Vijay Iyer, Maria Schneider, and Miguel Zenón. At Berklee, Carroll has studied with Hal Crook, Joe Lovano, and Ralph Peterson. His composition “Mighty Aphrodite” appears on the new Jazz Revelation Records release Common Ground.
Free Admission
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Pat Carroll
Thursday, August 21, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
Wednesday, August 27, 5:30 p.m., Regattabar at the Charles Hotel
Each fall, Berklee chooses four of its finest students to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival, where they play for standing-room-only audiences. The group featured here performed at the festival in 2007. The members of the Berklee Monterey Quartet—Dan Carpel on bass, Jeff Miles on guitar, Mike Nishimura on piano, and Ryo Shibata on drums—are already highly sought-after, with dozens of professional credits, major awards, and concerts. Leader Nishimura, from Tokyo, held the coveted piano chair in the IAJE Sisters in Jazz Quintet and was chosen to perform at the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center. Miles is a semifinalist in the 2008 Montreux International Guitar Competition.
Free Admission
August
28
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
The Berklee Monterey Quartet
Thursday, August 28, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Each fall, Berklee chooses four of its finest students to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival, where they play for standing-room-only audiences. The group featured here performed at the festival in 2007. The members of the Berklee Monterey Quartet—Dan Carpel on bass, Jeff Miles on guitar, Mike Nishimura on piano, and Ryo Shibata on drums—are already highly sought-after, with dozens of professional credits, major awards, and concerts. Leader Nishimura, from Tokyo, held the coveted piano chair in the IAJE Sisters in Jazz Quintet and was chosen to perform at the Mary Lou Williams Women in Jazz Festival at the Kennedy Center. Miles is a semifinalist in the 2008 Montreux International Guitar Competition.
Free Admission
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
The Berklee Monterey Quartet
Thursday, August 28, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
Free Admission
September 2008
September
4
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Manami Morita
Thursday, September 4, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
A native of Saitama, Japan, Manami Morita started playing classical piano at 4—and hated her lessons. But once she discovered jazz at age 13, she was hooked. Later, when Morita received a scholarship to study at Berklee, she put aside thoughts of doing anything other than following her dream of playing jazz. Morita appears on the Jazz Revelation Records album Common Ground, with the track “Going Home.” This expressive and energetic pianist recently won the Mary Jane Earnhart Endowed Scholarship.
Free Admission
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Manami Morita
Thursday, September 4, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
Thursday, September 11, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Katie Thiroux, from Los Angeles, California, is the recipient of the Phil Ramone Presidential Scholarship to Berklee, a rare, full-ride award. She just completed her second year at the college. Thiroux performed at the 2004 and 2005 IAJE conferences as both a bassist and vocalist. For four years in a row, she was selected to be a member of the elite Gibson/Baldwin Grammy National Honor Jazz Ensemble. She has also received fellowships to the prestigious Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony and the Vail Jazz Festival. In 2005 she was awarded the Los Angeles Jazz Society's Shelly Manne New Talent Award. She received the Down Beat Student Music Award for Outstanding Vocal Performance (2005) and Outstanding Bassist (2006).
Free Admission
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Katie Thiroux
Thursday, September 11, 6:00 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art
Friday, September 12, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Four Across features piano faculty member Carmen Staaf; Josh Deutsch on trumpet/flugelhorn; Kendall Eddy on bass; and Brian Adler on drums. The bicoastal group will play originals influenced by Danilo Perez, Thelonious Monk, and Hanne Hukkelberg.
"A repeat play on my ipod. Five stars all the way!" -Ray Vega
September
16
Fourth Annual String Department Faculty Concert
Tuesday, September 16, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
String department faculty perform in their annual "welcome back" concert coordinated by faculty violinist Mimi Rabson.
September
17
The Sal DiFusco Project
Wednesday, September 17, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Original jazz-rock fusion compositions with saxophone, keyboards, guitar, bass and drums will be performed under the direction of faculty guitarist Sal DiFusco.
Mark Shilansky: Just the Piano Playah?
Wednesday, September 17, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Faculty member Mark Shilansky and his band play jazz-tinged originals and arrangements of unorthodox cover songs, featuring special guest vocalists David Thorne Scott, Julie Hardy, and Kate Schutt.
September
18
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Keppie Coutts
Thursday, September 18, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Keppie Coutts is an Australian-born funk-folkstress reveling in the new wave of folk fusion—an eclectic mix of acoustic-based songs that step inside jazz and soul. Coutts started out spreading her words as poetry at Sydney arts haunts and indie spaces. Very quickly, the words found a canvas of music, and almost as quickly she was thrust into the studio where she recorded her debut album On the Edge of a Dream. Since coming to Berklee in 2005, she has earned the praise of peers, audiences, and mentors. She won both the Performing Songwriter Competition and the Songwriter's Showcase Competition—two prestigious showcases that Berklee presents to display its best talent.
Free Admission
September
20
The Berklee Latin Jazz All-Stars. From left, Niv Toar, trumpet; Juan Maldonado, bass; Paulo Stagnaro, leader, congas; Marco Lopez, timbales; Abraham Olivo, piano; Enrique "Kalani" Trinidad, flute and saxophone.
Berklee Latin Jazz All-Stars
Saturday, September 20, 5:00 p.m., Monterey Jazz Festival
The All-Stars complete their trio of performances with an explosive show in the Coffeehouse Gallery, the festival's most intimate venue. [details]
September
22
Marti Epstein: Composer/Pianist
Monday, September 22, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Composition department faculty member pianist Marti Epstein will perform her entire 12 American etudes for solo piano. In addition, she will perform a Bach prelude and fugue and three pieces written for her by former students.
September
23
Sheryl Bailey and Friends
Tuesday, September 23, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty guitarist Sheryl Bailey performs original jazz and standards.
September
24
An Evening with Old Crow Medicine Show
Wednesday, September 24, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Old Crow Medicine Show (O.C.M.S.), featuring keening vocal harmonies, fiddles, and banjos, plays songs from some of the earliest traditions of American music—tunes from jug bands and traveling shows, back porches and dance halls, southern Appalachian string music and Memphis blues. It is not the only band playing pre-World War II blues, fiddle tunes, rags, hollers, hokum, and jug band music, but it does so with a brazenness born of growing up around AC/DC, Nirvana, and Public Enemy. The fiery result equally impresses fussy old-time music scholars, fellow modern day roots musicians, and fans that forage on the frontiers of hip.
Thursday, September 25, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Free Admission
Twenty-Four Solar Terms for Piano Solo
Thursday, September 25, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty composer Rosey Lee presents contemporary piano music with guest artist Lauren Chack Clerk.
September
29
5/4: 5 New Works for Bassoon 4tet
Monday, September 29, 6:30 a.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The New England Bassoon Quartet will be performing five mainly classical commissioned works from Berklee faculty composers Michael Weinstein, Greg Hopkins, Andrew List, Marti Epstein, and Beth Denisch under the direction of faculty member Margaret Phillips.
October 2008
October
1
Tim Miller
Wednesday, October 1, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Tim Miller Trio will perform original compositions in a contemporary jazz style under the direction of faculty guitarist Tim Miller.
Norm Zocher Trio
Wednesday, October 1, 9:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Norm Zocher Trio will perform Norm's guitar-oriented jazz and fusion compositions.
October
2
Berklee's 2008 Free Summer Concert Series
Eleonora Bianchini
Thursday, October 2, 12:00 p.m., Kendall Square
Originally from Perugia, Italy, Eleonora Bianchini is a young singer whose voice creates a warm and charming atmosphere. She is inspired by many Brazilian and Latin American artists, including Rosa Passos, Caetano Veloso, Mayte Martin, and Eva Ayllón. Bianchini has collaborated with artists and Berklee faculty members such as Oscar Stagnaro, Leo Blanco, and Dan Moretti, and has recorded with Danilo Perez's big band project. She is currently the lead vocalist of Peru Mestizo Project with bandleader Oscar Stagnaro, and recently recorded a project that features her own compositions in different South American styles, with lyrics in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.
Free Admission
Tips for Singers Book Release Concert
Thursday, October 2, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty member Carolyn Wilkins will discuss her new book Tips for Singers' and perform selections from the book with her band.
Tom Appleman
Thursday, October 2, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Funk/jazz compositions in the style of Medeski, Martin & Wood and Galactic as well as a few vocal numbers in the soul/funk style will be performed by faculty bassist Tom Appleman and his band.
October
6
Composition Department Faculty Concert
Monday, October 6, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Original compositions by Composition Department faculty will be performed in a variety of settings. Jonathan Holland coordinates the night.
October
8
Bruno Raberg Nonet
Wednesday, October 8, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty bassist composer Bruno Raberg presents a program of original compositions for a nine-piece band.
Inventions!
Wednesday, October 8, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty composer and pianist Larry Thomas Bell performs the world premiere of his "Fifteen Two-Part Inventions," alternating with the famous two-part Inventions of J.S. Bach.
October
14
Fred Hersch Clinic
Tuesday, October 14, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Renowned pianist Fred Hersch gives a clinic/master class.
Christine Fawson - My Side
Tuesday, October 14, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty trumpeter and vocalist Christine Fawson presents jazzy, funky original compositions performed by a slammin' horn section, grooving rhythm section, and hot vocals.
Fred Hersch
Tuesday, October 14, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Visiting artist/pianist Fred Hersch will perform original compositions and jazz standards.
October
15
Together Tonight
Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty vocalist Lisa Thorson will lead a jazz ensemble in an evening of compositions by Guinga, Rollins, Ellington, and Bill Evans as well as original songs and arrangements.
October
20
Andrei Matorin and Friends
Monday, October 20, 7:15 a.m., Berklee Performance Center
Andrei Matorin presents a set of brand new compositions for small big band and strings. His music brings together his love for the melodies of his native country of Brazil, the driving rhythms of jazz, and the romantic passion of classical music.
Esterhazy String Quartet-Readings of Student Compositions
Monday, October 20, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Esterhazy Quartet will be in residence at Berklee October 20 through October 24. During this time, they will present a series of concerts and workshops. This event will be a reading and recording session of the music of Berklee student composers.
Happy Dreams
Monday, October 20, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Flutist Akiko Ito presents her compositions and arrangements performing a variety of styles of Brazilian music incluing the choro, samba, bossa nova, baião, and afoxé styles. Special guest Performance Division dean Matt Marvuglio will play flute and a demonstration of the dance samba de gafieira will be offered.
October
23
Esterhazy String Quartet
Thursday, October 23, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Esterhazy Quartet will be in residence at Berklee October 20 through October 24. During this time, they will present a series of concerts and workshops. This event will be a performance by the renowned group.
October
24
Vuk Kulenovic Electric Symphony with Tibor Pusztai, Conductor
Friday, October 24, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Commissioned by Berklee College of Music, Electic Symphony is an orchestra of 32 musicians and is a synthesis of styles and instruments congruent with the culture profile of the institution. Composed by faculty member Vuk Kulenovic, this piece will be performed by Berklee faculty and conducted by Tibor Pusztai.
October
25
Fourteenth Annual Encore Gala
Saturday, October 25, 6:00 p.m., Boston Park Plaza
Experience over 150 exceptional faculty and student musicians and special guests at Berklee's signature event, at the Boston Park Plaza. The evening features live and silent auctions, including unique “only through Berklee” celebrity experiences and vacation packages, musical equipment, tickets to sporting and music events, and much more. All proceeds benefit the Berklee City Music Program.
For more information, see the Gala website.
October
29
Fall Together
Wednesday, October 29, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Jazz Composition Department faculty perform jazz in settings from small to large ensemble. Featured composers include Ken Pullig, Greg Hopkins, Phil Wilson, Bruce Thomas, and Marc Rossi. Special guest performer vocalist Rebecca Shrimpton.
November 2008
November
1
GNP Inc. Presents
An Evening with Joan Baez
Saturday, November 1, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
American folk singer, social activist, and goodwill ambassador Joan Baez, whose career has spanned four decades, has become on of the foundations in the junction between traditional folk music and political activism. She has earned seven gold records and continues to raise the bar on the standards of contemporary folk music and its near-first-cousin pop, country, and rock.
Sunday, November 2, 8:00 a.m., Berklee Performance Center
American folk singer, social activist, and goodwill ambassador Joan Baez, whose career has spanned four decades, has become on of the foundations in the junction between traditional folk music and political activism. She has earned seven gold records and continues to raise the bar on the standards of contemporary folk music and its near-first-cousin pop, country, and rock.
Wednesday, November 5, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Devin Collins performs original compositions and improvisations with his band.
Ruby BC and the Band
Wednesday, November 5, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
An eight-piece band will perform original jazz fusion compositions and standards under the direction of Ruby Biloskirka-Conley.
November
13
Contemporary Writing and Production Department Faculty Concert
Thursday, November 13, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
This year's annual Contemporary Writing and Production concert will showcase original compositions by department faculty as well as the music of visiting artist Roland Vazquez. Vazquez, a percussionist and composer, will be the featured performer. The show will include music for rhythm section, five horns, and vocals performed by a band of Berklee faculty led by department chair Matthew Nicholl and covering a wide range of styles including Latin, jazz, world, funk, and r&b.
November
14
Ramu Thiruyanam
Friday, November 14, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
A fusion of contemporary and classical music featuring Thiruyanam on the marimba and vibraphone.
November
21
Comedy Central Presents
Jim Gaffigan
Friday, November 21, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Jim Gaffigan has proven himself to be a major talent, beloved by a wide range of audiences after achieving milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing. As a stand-up comedian, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has earned him an unprecedented number of appearances on both CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman and NBC’s Late Night with Conan O'Brien. His recent one hour Comedy Central special entitled “Beyond the Pale” has made Gaffigan one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today.
Friday, November 21, 10:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Jim Gaffigan has proven himself to be a major talent, beloved by a wide range of audiences after achieving milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing. As a stand-up comedian, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has earned him an unprecedented number of appearances on both CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman and NBC’s Late Night with Conan O'Brien. His recent one hour Comedy Central special entitled “Beyond the Pale” has made Gaffigan one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today.
Tickets on sale June 6, 2008 at 10:00am
Saturday, November 22, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Jim Gaffigan has proven himself to be a major talent, beloved by a wide range of audiences after achieving milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing. As a stand-up comedian, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has earned him an unprecedented number of appearances on both CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman and NBC’s Late Night with Conan O'Brien. His recent one hour Comedy Central special entitled “Beyond the Pale” has made Gaffigan one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today.
Saturday, November 22, 10:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Jim Gaffigan has proven himself to be a major talent, beloved by a wide range of audiences after achieving milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing. As a stand-up comedian, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has earned him an unprecedented number of appearances on both CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman and NBC’s Late Night with Conan O'Brien. His recent one hour Comedy Central special entitled “Beyond the Pale” has made Gaffigan one of the most popular touring and recorded comedians in the country today.
Tickets on sale June 6, 2008 at 10:00am
Friday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Singer/songwriter Martin Sexton has been hailed by Billboard as "the finest new male singer/songwriter of recent memory," as well as "a vocalist of amazing proficiency and sensual conviction." Sexton tours in support of his seventh record, Seeds.
