Red Room at Cafe 939

Red Room at Cafe 939 is a state-of-the-art, all-ages, student-run music venue and coffee house. Located at 939 Boylston Street, the 200-person capacity concert venue showcases Berklee's emerging student talent, local artists, as well as national acts seeking a more intimate, personal space in which to perform and connect with their fans. 

 

Peter Sumner

Peter Sumner

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Peter Sumner: The View from Here
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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North Carolinian cellist and composer Peter Sumner presents a contemplative and dynamic set of original jazz music featuring a diverse band from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Admission
Free
Anya Menk

Anya Menk

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Anya Menk's Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Vocalist and pianist Anya Menk performs a set of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards, featuring her own lyrics and vocalese.

Admission
Free
Dimitris Terpizis

Dimitris Terpizis

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Anagenesis: Becoming Cypriot
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Cypriot drummer and composer Dimitris Terpizis presents music from his Berklee Global Jazz Institute thesis project, tracing a journey of identity from disconnection to cultural belonging.

Admission
Free
Kevin Chung

Kevin Chung

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Kevin Chung and Zach Paradis
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Atlanta-born Korean-American Kevin Chung is an artist and singer-songwriter who rose to prominence during the pandemic through TikTok and other social media platforms. Opener Zach Paradis blends the sonics of pop hits with the vulnerability that comes with being a singer-songwriter. 

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Devon Gates and Friends
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Devon Gates leads a genre-blending jazz, chamber, and soul ensemble, offering lush, story-driven music shaped during her time in the Harvard/Berklee Joint Studies program.

Admission
Free
Cornelia Murr

Cornelia Murr

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Cornelia Murr and Nate Livingston
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Cornelia Murr’s newest album began with a question: What do I want? The answer is everything, and it’s never felt more urgent. Special guest, Nate Livingston, opens up the night. 

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Matt Greenwood Trio's Graduate Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Zimbabwean guitarist Matt Greenwood presents a set of original contemporary jazz compositions, exploring sonic landscapes with cellist Peter Sumner and drummer Connor Sturge.

Admission
Free
MOST: Bridging Two Nationalities

Klara Poznachowska

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MOST: Bridging Two Nationalities
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Klara Poznachowska, a Polish-Ukrainian harpist, presents the musical traditions of both cultures while exploring new possibilities for the instrument. Inspired by jazz and classical music, she brings a deeply personal connection to her heritage, all while pushing the boundaries of the harp’s expression.

Admission
Free
Yoona Kim

Yoona Kim

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Yoona Kim: CTRL+IMPROV
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Ajaeng player and vocalist Yoona Kim presents a special performance, CTRL+IMPROV, blending traditional Korean music with jazz, free jazz, and free improvisation. Her unique style combines the depth of Korean tradition with a modern jazz approach, creating an extraordinary musical experience.

Admission
Free
Ian Coury Master's Recital

Ian Coury

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Ian Coury's Master's Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Brazilian mandolinist Ian Coury presents an electrifying set on the 10-string mandolin, blending Brazilian music and global jazz. His master’s recital features original compositions and inventive arrangements that reflect his unique musical journey explored in his master's concepts.

Admission
Free