Upcoming Events: November 2009

Storytellers 2009 showcases of some of Berklee’s best pop/rock singers and songwriters. [details]

Guitarist Adam Rogers gives a master class. [details]

Mariano Martos presents a clinic and workshop for flamenco bass. [details]

Yoonah Oh presents her second recital at Berklee.

Momo Ishikawa presents her marimba recital.

Orientation for new and prospective MB/M majors, with speakers, presentations, keynote, etc.

The new Berklee Artists Series at Scullers is a monthly concert series featuring Berklee faculty artists and students in intimate combined concert performances at the world-renowned Scullers Jazz Club. On Tuesday, November 3 the series spotlights saxophonist Greg Osby. [details]

Voice students with the highest audition scores per semester level are selected to perform an array of material from folk, jazz, r&b, pop, gospel, and original songs. Directed by Kudisan Kai. [details]

Guitarist Adam Rogers presents a clinic. [details]

Bassist, composer, arranger, educator, and producer, Ramón Vázquez presents a clinic as part of the Latin Culture Celebration. [details]

Jiri Nedoma will play his original compositions with some of Berklee's finest musicians.

Enrico De Trizio will be performing in a jazz trio with live electronics and faculty guests.

For Steven Ohm's last show at Berklee, he will play the music that shaped his music career. Ranging from John Scofield to Ray Charles, it will be a fantastic show.

Saso Zver presents this guitar and mandolin recital.

Harper Simon is a gifted singer/songwriter and guitarist. Players on his brand-new debut include Nashville session greats, Petra Haden, Yuka Honda, Sean Lennon, and his father Paul Simon. The Spring Standards are an energetic force of three-part harmony circling over rock 'n' roll with an old country aftertaste. Simon, was recently featured in the Boston Herald.

The Angel Mattos Quartet and the Latin Faculty Big Band perform as part of the Latin Culture Celebration. [details]

Rhythms of Latin American and the Caribbean. Baião, mambo, Calypso,Afro-Cuban, Afro-cha, Joropo, and tambor music from Brazil, Venezuela, Trinidad, and Cuba. Original compositions and arrangements written by: Gilson Schachnick, Bertram Lehmann, Ron Reid, Brian Lewis, and Bernardo Hernandez.

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Italian jazz pianist Teo Ciavarella presents a clinic with faculty guest artists Marcello Pelliteri on drums and Lello Molinari on bass, featuring the most famous Italian songs played by jazz musicians around the world including "Estate" (Summer), " Volare" (Flying), "Senza Fine" ( Without End), and "Caruso, Quando, Quando, Quando" ( When When, When). Featuring melodic-harmonic analysis in relation to the classic jazz standards. [details]

Shin Sakino presents his bass recital.

The Experimental Music Workshop hails from Carabobo, Venezuela. Members include Enrique Lara, alto sax; Manuel Lara, drums; Pedro López, piano; Fernando Martínez, electric bass; Luis Natera, cuatro; José Muñoz, cumacos and voice; Martha Colmenares, macuayas; Félix Lara, maracas; and Guiro Ana Colmenares, manager.

Irish Fiddler Oisin McAuley and Friends (Noel Scott, Peter Molloy, Jim Kelly, and John McGann). Presented by FUSION magazine and the Liberal Arts Department. [details]

The Experimental Music Workshop hails from Carabobo, Venezuela. Members include Enrique Lara, alto sax; Manuel Lara, drums; Pedro López, piano; Fernando Martínez, electric bass; Luis Natera, cuatro; José Muñoz, cumacos and voice; Martha Colmenares, macuayas; Félix Lara, maracas; and Guiro Ana Colmenares, manager. [details]

This student showcase will feature guitar-grounded songs in a variety of settings, presented by Abby Zocher and a student committee.

Mandolin Virtuoso Mike Marshall presents a clinic. [details]

Sharon Brown leads this musical theater recital.

Drummer Jake Cohen presents a night of classic songs with some of Berklee's finest in his second recital.

Yoo Sun Nam presents a saxophone recital.

The Swell Season is Glen Hansard (from the Irish band the Frames) and Marketa Irglova (classically trained Czech pianist and vocalist). Tickets go on sale Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. [details]

Richard Saunders will perform with his all-star band, featuring what has been characterized as "some of the most amazing vocals and uber-sophisticated musicality.” Also appearing: Emily Elbert and Julia Easterlin. [details]

Mariza is a charismatic fado singer with a clarion voice and mesmerizing stage presence. Her hauntingly beautiful sound seems to bleed saudade, the uniquely Portuguese passion that roughly translates as a sorrowful longing.€ Whether singing traditional numbers or new songs, Mariza honors the legacy of fado, Portugal's expressive lament of destiny.

Fresh, energetic, and alive, Tripping Lily’s pop/rock is cross-fertilized with folk music and cutting-edge vocal harmonies—proof of the band members' versatility. They unravel everything they’ve known to end up in a better place. Also appearing: Brian Hanlon.

Pakistani pop music artist Ali Zafar comes to the Berklee Performance Center for an afternoon of musical celebration. Zafar has been awarded the Asian Bollywood Music Award, the Indus Music Award, and the Lux Style Award.

There's free Latin music on tap for Cafe 939's Mondays in the Red Room series. This week features the Fernando Brandao Quartet, with PaKaSi opening. [details]

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

Guitarist Jun Lee presents a set of original compositions and his arrangements of selected standard tunes.

Vocalist Mariko Awada presents her senior recital with her great friends. Don't miss it!

Guitar chair, Larry Baione and special guest, Howard Alden will present a concert of acoustic jazz guitar duets. The concert will consist of repertoire pieces by Carl Kress and Tony Mottola. In addition, arrangements of jazz standards and originals will be performed.

Capturing the impact of a moment is what Dave Coleman—the singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the Coal Men—set out to do on the band's second full-length release. Singer/songwriter Johnny Nicholson's motley of travels parallels his musical styles. He can play it all, from pop-folk to smooth lullabies to rock.

A collection of classic songs from North and South America with Mili Bermejo, voice; Eugene Friesen, cello; Dan Greenspan, bass; and Tim Ray, piano. [details]

Patricia Elena Vlieg's work is a combination of a variety of rhythms and styles rooted in the Latin American musical tradition, as well as elements of jazz and other genres. Her broad repertoire includes music in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew, and Japanese, among others [details]

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

Keith Lockhart became the twentieth conductor of the Boston Pops in 1995, adding his artistic vision to the Pops tradition established by his predecessors John Williams and Arthur Fiedler. Lockhart has worked with a wide array of established artists from virtually every corner of the entertainment world, while also promoting programs that focus on talented young musicians from the Tanglewood Music Center, Boston Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music. [details]

Berklee's contemporary a cappella ensemble will present works from Joey Blake and Bobby McFerrin.

Aubrey Logan presents her senior recital.

Jazz vocal students perform jazz, Latin, and standards, accompanied by a rhythm section.

A night of soul-fueled, politically infused music to make you think and groove. [details]

With a faculty and student orchestra led by Berklee professor Oscar Stagnaro, the great Cuban vocalist Issac Delgado brings the fiery sounds of Cuban salsa to the Berklee Performance Center stage. [details]

Learn from two of Nashville's hottest songwriters, Tim Johnson and Jim McCormick, who have written hits for Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire and many more. The workshop will include discussion, song critiques, and insider info on the state of the business. This is a great opportunity to connect with writers in the business. [details]

Alex Baboian's first Berklee recital will include a set of standards and originals.

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

Jazz vocalist Youngjoo Lee will perform some great songs in the jazz and Brazilian genres, along with some originals, as part of her senior recital. She will be accompanied by wonderful musicians and friends.

Drummer Jun Young Song presents his senior recital.

Birds in the Woods is an acoustic funk/fusion band often described as James Brown meets Dave Matthews. This is their Boston CD release party with special guests Ferrous Wheel. [details]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

On the streets of Boston, in between classes at Berklee, Ryan Green found his calling with childhood friend Cameron Hood. One part comedic exchange and one part music ensemble, Ryanhood has built a reputation around the country as one of the most entertaining and engaging acoustic duos today. Also appearing: David Linhart.

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

Milton Nascimento's deeply moving music and rich, remarkable voice has made him an international legend and one of Brazil's biggest stars. Beyond jazz and pop, his sound is a harmonious mix of African rhythms, Brazilian folk melodies, bossa nova, and diverse undercurrents from across the globe.

Blessed with a melodic touch that made them a sensation right out of the gate, Sin Bandera enjoyed enormous acclaim and commercial success with their self-titled debut in 2002 and continued to record superlative romantic Latin pop in the years that followed. [details]

A survey of latin piano in son, salsa, bolero, merengue, and Latin jazz in the context of voicings, rhythm patterns, and concepts. [details]

Daniele Siliquini presents his guitar recital.

Guitarist Alex Wintz will present a set of all original music, taking influences from jazz, rock, and electronic music.

This concert will feature artists who competed in Berklee Canta en Español, the Spanish-language songwriting contest sponsored by Berklee and SGAE. Performers include contest cowinner Joel Waldman, finalist Juliana Ronderos, and artists Tornsol and Pablo Latapi.

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Featured performers Robin Ginenthal and other Berklee faculty members present compositions by professor emeritus John Bavicchi.

The Berklee community is invited to be part of this radio interview taping for the nationwide public radio program The Art of the Song, with Grammy-winning producer Don Was.

Pianist Sang Hyun Park presents this recital.

Hyunjoong Ekah Kim and company will play original tunes in the styles of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban jazz.

An exciting concert featuring students from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and Berklee College of Music. The music will span from Pan-American, Latin and straight-ahead jazz. With: Lalo Rojas (alto saxophone), Jahaziel Arrocha (tenor saxophone), Felipe Fournier (vibraphone and percussion), Cristian Li (piano), Paulo Stagnaro (percussion), Alex Ayala (bass), and William Rodriguez (drums).

Music synthesis (electronic production and design) faculty member Kai Turnbull and his talented Berklee student ensemble present a concert of original compositions and arrangements based on traditional and contemporary music genres from the Indian subcontinent.

Singer/songwriter Ray Davies, formerly of the Kinks, will perform. Tickets on sale Friday, October 9, 2009. [details]

Now in its second season, the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra has grown into an 88-piece ensemble, full of verve and resonance, conducted by the energetic Francisco Noya. [details]

The final recital for Latin and Jazz Performance class will feature a collection of songs from different countries of Latin America: Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and more.

Saxophonist Jordan Maley presents this recital.

Pianist Mose Jung's senior recital.

The Loomers come back for another evening of original, high-octane rock and blues at Cafe 939. The Bloodline is a Boston-based power trio of bass, drums, and guitar. They play rock with a heavy influence from groove-oriented music like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Band of Gypsys. [details]

This concert celebrates the release of the John Funkhouser Trio's new CD, Time. The acoustic trio, featuring Funkhouser on piano, plays progressive original jazz influenced by '70s funk and prog rock, among many other things.

Emily Grove and Chris Vogel perform, as part of the New Brew Lunchtime Concert series.

The Berklee Flute Choir, the Autumn Winds Ensemble, and outstanding flute soloists will present a global musical potpourri under the direction of professor Wendy Rolfe.

Vocalist Megumi Habuka presents this recital. [details]

The Office for Cultural Diversity presents this award-winning film, following Puerto-Rican American hip-hop star Hamza Perez as he navigates his faith, community, urban music, and an FBI raid on his mosque. [details]

Vocalist Althea Feil presents this recital.

Sabi Saltiel presents this senior guitar recital.

Faculty pianist Nando Michelin presents South American–influenced jazz with his quartet for the CD release of Reencontro.

The man behind the hits for Bonnie Raitt, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan plays his favorites with student groups led by faculty member Marty Walsh.

Percussionist Marcus Santos presents a clinic as part of the Latin Culture Celebration. A contemporary percussionist and educator, Marcus Santos is a native of Salvador City in Bahia, Brazil. Having been raised in the uniquely rich African-influenced culture of Bahia, Marcus has passionately committed his life to the study, preservation and teaching of Afro-Brazilian music and heritage. [details]

Bassist Galen Willett presents this recital.

Vocalist Eunjeong Chang presents her senior recital with a variety of styles.

Devendra Banhart recently released his major-label debut What Will We Be. This time around, Banhart's band includes two members of Little Joy, Priestbird drummer Greg Rogove, and the Pleased bassist Luckey Remington. With Happy Birthday as support. [details]

Cassavettes is known for energetic, powerful live shows that crackle with the electricity of the Replacements, Old 97s, and the Rolling Stones. [details]

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.

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.

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.

Vocalist Kina Lee will be presenting her first recital including pop and jazz tunes.

Showcases Berklee Marimba Ensemble 1 and Marimba Ensemble 2 in mixed chamber groups.

Shu Odamura presents this jazz composition portfolio recital.

A vibrant evening of r&b, pop, and soul tunes for this promising singer's senior recital.

Vibraphonist Mihye Kim will lead a concert of original jazz compositions and standards with bass, drums, piano, and saxophone accompaniment.

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.

This showcase features some of Berklee's top student guitarists leading groups in the jazz and blues genres.

Steven Chelliah presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.

Rebecca Cline presents Latin jazz classics from Brazil, Cuba, and New York with her student ensemble as part of the Latin Culture Celebration.

Flutist Sofia Gonzlez Hidalgo leads this recital.

Pianist Rodolfo Valderrey presents his recital.

Under the direction of Eugene Friesen, the Berklee Jazz/World String Orchestra presents a special concert at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul. [details]

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.

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.

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]

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]

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]

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]

Melissa Aldana Proulx presents her senior saxophone recital.