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.
July 2008
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.
Shota Ishikawa
Thursday, July 3, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Bassist Shota Ishikawa presents a set for his recital.
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.
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.
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!
Music Without Boundaries: From Classical to Jazz
Vincenzo Di Bisceglie
Wednesday, July 9, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Music Without Boundaries: From Classical to Jazz
Classical guitar tunes and original compositions by guitarist Vincenzo Di Bisceglie.
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.
Shawn Dieppa
Thursday, July 10, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Hard rock, reggae and funky Latin music. Music to dance or bang your head to from drummer Shawn Dieppa.
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.
Yoshiki Yamada
Friday, July 11, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Original jazz fusion compositions from bassist Yoshiki Yamada.
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.
Yui Yamamoto
Monday, July 14, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Yui Yamamoto presents a set of house music.
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.
Junya Fukumoto
Tuesday, July 15, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Junya Fukumoto presents a set of standards and arrangements.
Matt Witek
Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Matt Witek presents the Matt Witek Trio.
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!!
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto
Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Tsuyoshi Yamamoto presents a funky recital.
Kumju Park
Thursday, July 17, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Kumju Park presents a first recital at Berklee.
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.
'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.
James Krendel-Clark
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Alto saxophonist James Krendel-Clark.
Phosphor
Ciaran O'Rourke
Monday, July 28, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
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.
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.
Shinichiro Sakaino.
Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Bassist Shinichiro Sakaino.
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.
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.
Chang Won Lee
Thursday, July 31, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Chang Won Lee.
August 2008
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.
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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).
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.
Younga Pi
Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Younga Pi's recital featuring her own arrangements of standards with her great jazz band.
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.
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.
November 2008
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.
