David Friend Recital Hall

Drummer, producer, educator, and Berklee alum Carlin Muccular will present a drum set clinic entitled the Power of the Groove. In it, he will discuss and demonstrate his wide-ranging influences as a musician and how these have shaped his vision and abilities as an artist. He will demystify the "gospel chops" phenomenon while inspiring drummers to keep the groove their main focus. Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions.

Berklee faculty members Gustavo Agatiello and Tom Schmidt will perform solo and chamber works for jazz vibraphone and orchestral percussion. This concert is part of the Berklee Drums and Percussion Workshop. 
 

Experience the vibrant fusion of rhythm and soul with Caribbean Jazz Groove, a band that masterfully blends the sophistication of jazz with the rich musical traditions of the Caribbean. 
 

Arpa en Clave is a sound exploration in which, through original compositions, Professor César Secundino brings the harp closer to typical Latin American rhythms that are not common in the harp world, such as tango, songo, salsa, bossa, samba, bolero, bambuco, son, and polka.
 

Klemer is a world music trio featuring musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, united by the goal of fostering communication through music and transcending cultural differences. 

Join us for an evening of music for jazz orchestra featuring some of Boston's finest musicians. The set will include original compositions and arrangements inspired by poetry, literature, and cosmic phenomena.

Experience the vibrant sounds of the jazz orchestra with sizzling works by Jeff Claassen and Ayn Inserto. It’s the perfect way to cool down—and heat up your evening with bold, modern grooves.
 

Gail McArthur leads a new group featuring faculty musicians Giovanni Moltoni on guitar, Renato Milone on drums, Russ Hoffmann on piano, and alumnus Lorenzo Valentini on bass as they explore jazz, fusion, Latin, and world styles in an eclectic and grooving experience.
 
 

Join us for a vibrant and unforgettable evening with Global Jazz Womxn, a powerhouse collective of internationally acclaimed women and non-binary artists redefining the global jazz scene. From Afro-Caribbean grooves to Mediterranean melodies, South Asian rhythms to American jazz standards—this concert is a celebration of cultural fusion, improvisation, and feminine strength.