Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Born to second-generation Cape Verdean immigrants, Lisbon-based Sara Tavares sings for a generation caught between cultures. The young singer and guitarist has drawn widespread praise for her worldly songs spiced with Angolan and Portuguese slang, Cape Verdean Crioulo, and English, and layered with Afro-beat, reggae, jazz, and infectious Cape Verdean rhythms.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Locksley is a true rock band from Madison, Wisconsin that played Bamboozle last May and not stopping since. Their album Darling It's True is sure to win over many new fans. Also appearing: Super Satellite.
$10
November
23
Jean-Luc Ponty: Intricate Chords, African Rhythms
Monday, November 23, 2009, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Jean-Luc Ponty is a pioneer and undisputed master of violin in the arena of jazz and rock. He is widely regarded as an innovator who has applied a unique visionary spin that has expanded the vocabulary of modern music. Bring your string instruments to this workshop and play with this world-famous violinist. Students will have a chance to play over Ponty's own background tracks, an interesting challenge for the even the most advanced jazz improvisers. And, for a different rhythmic perspective, students will have a chance to work with some of the African rhythms from Ponty's album Tchokola.
Kina Lee Voice Recital
Monday, November 23, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Vocalist Kina Lee will be presenting her first recital including pop and jazz tunes.
Marimba Concert I
Monday, November 23, 2009, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Showcases Berklee Marimba Ensemble 1 and Marimba Ensemble 2 in mixed chamber groups.
Shu Odamura Jazz Composition Recital
Monday, November 23, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Shu Odamura presents this jazz composition portfolio recital.
Mara Beier Voice Recital
Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
A vibrant evening of r&b, pop, and soul tunes for this promising singer's senior recital.
Mihye Kim
Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Vibraphonist Mihye Kim will lead a concert of original jazz compositions and standards with bass, drums, piano, and saxophone accompaniment.
Marimba Concert II
Monday, November 23, 2009, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
This concert will feature Berklee's three marimba ensembles, Marimba Ensemble 3, Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab, and student performers from other marimba courses at the college.
Jazz and Blues Guitar Showcase
Monday, November 23, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
This showcase features some of Berklee's top student guitarists leading groups in the jazz and blues genres.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Steven Chelliah presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.
Latin Culture Celebration
Rebecca Cline Ensemble
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Rebecca Cline presents Latin jazz classics from Brazil, Cuba, and New York with her student ensemble as part of the Latin Culture Celebration.
Sofia Gonzalez Hidalgo Flute Recital
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Flutist Sofia Gonzlez Hidalgo leads this recital.
Rodolfo Valderrey Piano Recital
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Pianist Rodolfo Valderrey presents his recital.
Berklee Jazz/World String Orchestra
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Cathedral Church of St. Paul [Map]
Under the direction of Eugene Friesen, the Berklee Jazz/World String Orchestra presents a special concert at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.
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Free
Michael Jackson: A Work in Progress
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Students in the Advanced Theater Scriptwriting workshop will do a staged reading of the script they are preparing for the spring musical, Michael Jackson: A Work in Progress.
November
28
Linda Eder
An Evening with Linda Eder
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Linda Eder, who possesses one of the great contemporary voices of our time, celebrates the release of her new album. Golden Circle tickets include a special meet-and-greet with the artist after the show.
$75 Golden Circle, $50, $40, $30, reserved seating
Sunday, November 29, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Televisa TV network [Map]
Telehit, the music channel on the Latin American TV network Televisa, will broadcast the Berklee Canta en Español concert and songwriting competition on November 22 and 29 to 60 countries. RCN satellite subscribers in the U.S. can watch on channel 555. [details]
November
30
Ensemble Showcase: Soul, Jazz, R&B, African
Monday, November 30, 2009, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Joanne Brackeen, Jetro DaSilva, and Skip Smith. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including soul, jazz, r&b, and music from South Africa. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]
free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Rock, Funk, Pop
Monday, November 30, 2009, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Paul Elmen, Bob Doezema, Bob Tamagni, and Nancy Morris. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, rock, funk, and pop. Follow the "details" link for set start times.
[details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Rock, R&B
Monday, November 30, 2009, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Lello Molinari, Peter Cokkinias, Mirek Kocandrie, Rebecca Cline, and Skip Smith. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, rock, and r&b. Follow the "details" link for set start times.
[details]
Free
Melissa Aldana Proulx Senior Recital
Monday, November 30, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Melissa Aldana Proulx presents her senior saxophone recital.
December 2009
December
1
Ensemble Showcase: Folk, Jazz, Soul, Motown
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Abigail Aronson, Mark Whitfield, and Larry Watson, will cover a range of styles, including folk, jazz, soul, and Motown. Follow the "details" link for set start times.
[details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: R&B, Funk, Jazz, Reggae
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Darren Barrett, David Fiuczynksi, Kris Adams, and Winston Maccow. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including r&b, funk, jazz, and reggae. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Rock
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 4:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Charlie Lewis and Jon Finn. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and rock. Follow the "details" link for set start times.
4:45pm - Charlie Lewis
5:15pm - Jon Finn [details]
Free
Blake Branch Jazz Composition Recital
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Blake Branch presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.
Minsun Park Piano Recital
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Pianist Minsun Park’s recital will feature different instrumental settings, originals, and jazz standards.
Berklee Artists Series
Gabrielle Goodman
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club [Map]
Gabrielle Goodman is an acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator who has traveled the world providing back-up vocals for artists such as Roberta Flack, Chaka Kahn, Freddie Jackson and Brian Ferry. [details]
Ensemble Showcase: Heavy Metal, Jazz, Contemporary Christian
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Robert Schlink, Terri Lyne Carrington, Greg Osby, Leo Mollinari, and Nancy Morris. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including heavy metal, jazz, and contemporary Christian. Follow the "details" link for set start times.
[details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Rock, Pop, Latin, Funk, R&B
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Carolyn Wilkins, Neal Itzler, and Kenwood Dennard. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, rock, pop, Latin, funk, and r&b. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]
Free
Jared Trace Jazz Composition Recital
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Jared Trace presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.
Ami Nakazono Senior Recital
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Ami Nakazono presents this senior saxophone recital.
December
3
Culture Matters Film Series: Democracy in Dakar
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 6:00 p.m., The Loft [Map]
Democracy in Dakar explores youth, hip-hop, and politics in Africa. The film screening will follow a live acoustic performance by featured artists from the film. [details]
Free
Joe Birmingham Senior Recital
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Joe Birmingham's final performance at Berklee College of Music, a night to be remembered. It will be the last call to hear Joe grace the stages of the recital halls as he leads the best of the best in one funked up night that will be more than a recital—a celebration of four years of hard work. Get funked up! [details]
Michael Kindel Senior Guitar Recital
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Guitarist Michael Kindel presents his senior guitar recital.
Singers Showcase
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Berklee's premiere vocal event offers a variety of styles and musical settings for some of the college's exceptional singers. The outstanding lead singers will be chosen from more than 100 students who audition for a spot in this immensely popular concert.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Saxophonist Christopher Weller will be performing original and standard repertoire in the jazz idiom.
Trevor Paul Senior Recital
Friday, December 4, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Guitarist Trevor Paul presents his senior recital.
Lee Moretti / Emily Peal / Ali Rapetti
Friday, December 4, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Lee Moretti and her band deliver hooks with a one-two punch, reflecting on love, loss, and the powers of fate, change, and choice. People can't quite put their finger on what genre Emily Peal falls into. . . and that's a beautiful thing. "Quirk-rock," maybe? [details]
Friday, December 4, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
After more than 15 years making music, it's obvious Ohio duo Over the Rhine is in it for the long haul, and for keeps. Their commitment is underscored by their latest CD, The Trumpet Child, and its opening track, "I Wanna Waste Your Time," a manifesto of sorts for the artists recently named to Paste magazine's list of 100 Best Living Songwriters.
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Video Game Orchestra is once again returning to the Berklee Performance Center to perform contemporary, orchestral video game music with a symphony, choir, and rock band.
Advanced Tickets: $15 general, $10 students & 18 or younger; Day of Show: $20 general, $15 students & 18 or younger, reserved seating
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Don't call it a simple return. Call it a metamorphosis, a deep progression, an inspired evolution or—perhaps most fitting—a rewarding exercise in self-actualization. Stepping into his own in order to connect to his heart and artistic vision, Graham Colton has emerged with a stunning collection of pop-rock melodies, lyrics, and emotions in 12 tracks that swing between love and heartbreak, trials and relief. [details]
$12 general admission, student discounts available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office
Monday, December 7, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Mark White leads a group of five guitars with rhythm section.
Yoichi Suzuki Senior Recital
Monday, December 7, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Yoichi Suzuki presents this senior recital.
Bringing Nations Together with Gospel
Monday, December 7, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
An evening of gospel music featuring Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble, Women of Virtue, Overjoyed, and Men of Valor, under the direction of Dennis Montgomery.
December
8
Mark O'Connor Interview and Discussion
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal."
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Sam Wiseman Percussion Recital
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Drummer Sam Wiseman presents this recital.
Yuki Shibata Piano Recital
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Pianist Yuki Shibata presents this recital.
Phil Wilson Presents the Berklee Rainbow Band: A Lifetime Celebration
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Great classic music from the history of jazz with featured vocalist Aubrey Logan.