David Friend Recital Hall

The David Friend Recital Hall, located in the Genko Uchida building at 921 Boylston Street, is a semicircular performance space with a horseshoe-shaped balcony, designed by architect Shizuo Harada.

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Sean Jones

Sean Jones

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Jazz Composition Festival: Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra with Sean Jones
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Join us as the Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra takes the stage with renowned trumpeter Sean Jones for the US premiere of Inserto's "Suite for Sean Jones." Commissioned and premiered by the WDR Big Band, this dynamic new work showcases Inserto’s signature blend of intricate harmonies and bold, expressive storytelling, brought to life by Jones's virtuosic playing. Don't miss this unforgettable collaboration between a visionary composer and a modern jazz master.

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Free
Andrea and Elena

Andrea Capozzoli and Elena Koleva

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Spring Jazz Impressions: A Night of Brazilian Vocal Jazz
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Professors Andrea Capozzoli and Elena Koleva present an evening of Brazilian vocal jazz styles by various composers, including Antônio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, Dani Gurgel, and many more. Student performers from the Vocal Department will perform both traditional and contemporary arrangements.  
 


 

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Free
Miguel

Miguel Zenón

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Jazz Composition Festival: Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar Ensemble Featuring Miguel Zenón
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, and current Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar Miguel Zenón will perform at Berklee as part of the Jazz Composition Festival. A visionary artist blending jazz with the rich traditions of his Puerto Rican heritage, Zenón will lead the Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar Ensemble alongside Berklee students in a dynamic program of his original compositions. 

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Free
Spring Winds, Flutes, and Piano

Berklee Flute Choir

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Berklee Flute Choir and the Autumn Winds and Piano Ensemble
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Join us for an engaging performance featuring the Berklee Flute Choir and the Autumn Winds and Piano Ensemble, led by Woodwind Professor Wendy Rolfe. This concert will showcase a lively and lyrical selection of music, ranging from Bach to contemporary pieces, as well as Romantic and Latin influences, promising to delight audiences of all ages.
 

Admission
Free
Christine Jensen

Christine Jensen

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Jazz Composition Festival: Berklee Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra with Christine Jensen
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Renowned saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Christine Jensen joins the Berklee Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra for a special performance showcasing original student compositions. As a leading voice in contemporary jazz composition, Jensen’s expressive playing and deep musicality will bring these new works to life. Each piece has been crafted specifically to feature her artistry, making this a unique collaboration between an acclaimed musician and the next generation of jazz composers.

Admission
Free
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Herb Alpert Scholar Event: Hip-Hop Production Panel and Keynote
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Herb Alpert Scholar Jason "J. Rawls" Rawls, J. Rhodes, and Daedelus will be speaking on hip-hop production in an event presented by the Professional Music Department.

Admission
Free
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Guitar Night: R&B/Funk Showcase
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Six stellar guitar principals lead their ensembles in a dynamic program of original works and covers, spanning traditional, contemporary, R&B, funk, instrumental, and vocal styles. Presented and directed by Thaddeus Hogarth, Jeff Lockhart, and Jim Peterson.

Admission
Free
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2025 ABLE Assembly Conference
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The ABLE Assembly is a three-day event in David Friend Recital Hall.

 

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Free
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2025 ABLE Assembly Conference
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The ABLE Assembly is a three-day event in David Friend Recital Hall.

 

Admission
Free
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2025 ABLE Assembly Conference
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The ABLE Assembly is a three-day event in David Friend Recital Hall.

 

Admission
Free

Past Events

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Ensembles Spring 2024: Afro Caribbean Jazz
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Afro Caribbean Jazz Ensemble.
 

Esli Honore

Esli Honore

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My Senior Recital Remix
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Jazz and gospel pianist Esli Honore takes the stage in a tribute concert to the most iconic Caribbean and Haitian jazz compositions that have left an indelible mark on him.

Composer Sinfonietta
Composer Sinfonietta Premieres New Works Spring 2024
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Come hear newly written works composed and performed by Berklee College of Music students. Directed by Richard Carrick.

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Guitar Night 2024: R&B/Funk Showcase
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Six stellar guitar principals lead their ensembles in this annual program of original and cover vocal and instrumental material from the genre of R&B/funk. 
 

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The 2nd Annual BGJI Festival: In Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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In celebration of the 15th gnniversary of the the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, our Graduates will perform original compositions promoting intercultural, interracial, and social understanding and values.

 

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The 2nd Annual BGJI Festival: In Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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In celebration of the 15th gnniversary of the the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, our Graduates will perform original compositions promoting intercultural, interracial, and social understanding and values.

 

Miguel Zenon

Miguel Zenon

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The Ken Pullig Visiting Artist Miguel Zenon Ensemble
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Ken Pullig Visiting Artist Miguel Zenon Ensemble, featuring the music of Miguel Zenon and possible student compositions.

Samuel Diggins

Samuel Diggins

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Samizdat—Samuel Diggins's Senior Recital
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Vibraphone player Samuel Diggins presents a concert with some musicians he has had the pleasure of meeting and playing with in his journey at Berklee and in Boston. 

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Metal Guitar Night 2024
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Metal Guitar Night showcases Berklee's top metal bands and guitar talent in an evening that will be filled with fierce riffage and shred guitar pyrotechnics. 
 

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Christenson Songwriters Spring 2024
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Students from Charlie Christenson's Vocal Perspectives on Songwriting class perform original songs developed together throughout the semester. The show presents an evocative mix of styles and genres.