Lorenzo Valentini is a bass player from Rome, Italy, who will perform a blend of jazz standards, funk songs, ballads, and original compositions in a quintet featuring Berklee faculty.
Upright and electric bassist Maxwell Vai leads his group for his senior recital, covering jazz and R&B while highlighting his favorite works and original compositions.
Riley Fitzgerald will lead a string ensemble and jazz combo for the debut of his original works at his senior recital. Combining his love of classical music and jazz, Fitzgerald presents an exciting evening of third stream and fusion.
Bassist Xavier Hogan presents a mix of jazz and original music, inspired by his time at Berklee College of Music. This performance offers a laid-back and easygoing atmosphere.
ORIENTATION, a jazz/rock crossover band blending classical and Balkan influences, presents a special performance for bassist and bandleader Oliver Wattles's senior recital, celebrating the release of their debut album, Twilights & Nocturnes.
Conducted by Julius P. Williams, featuring music inspired by revolution, including Dmitri Shostakovich’s complete Symphony No. 11 (a musical reflection on the Russian Revolution of 1905), Morton Gould’s "Yankee Doodle," Vítězslava Kaprálová’s "Military Sinfonietta," Adolphus Hailstork’s "Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed," and George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue."
Admission
$10 in advance / $15 day of show
Discounted admission with Berklee ID
Free in advance / $5 day of show (use berklee.edu email address and code BerkleeBCSO)
After a debut show at David Friend Recital Hall, Yunzhou Liu and his band have prepared another exciting collection of stories to share. Through the power of music, they will transport the audience to a world filled with swords and magic. Join them for an evening of immersive music from beloved games and movies, meet new friends, and enjoy a carefully curated selection of unforgettable tunes.
Chapter Six is Liam Luo's sixth recital at Berklee. This one will feature covers and original music in the styles of R&B, funk, and rock. Luo will perform songs by the Beatles to celebrate the band's music and influence.
Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey will host Nashville, Tennessee jazz and roots bass legend Viktor Krauss for a discussion on how to build a successful career.
Bobby Elder (a.k.a. bobbyandthebass) will be administering groove-based auditory medicine with the help of other incredible Berklee musicians. You’ll experience gospel, pop, jazz, funk, and everything else the doctor didn’t prescribe to cleanse your soul.
Felix Martin, a Venezuelan guitarist based in Los Angeles, California, and his band play a versatile style that uniquely blends eclectic metal with Latin music and jazz fusion.
The Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Julius P. Williams, will perform alongside an extraordinary jazz quintet featuring legendary bassist Ron Carter, saxophone virtuoso Joe Lovano, masterful pianist Kenny Werner, versatile drummer Ron Savage, and Italian saxophonist Marco Pignataro, the artistic director of Va Pensiero. This concert, part of the Festival of Italian Creativity 2024, is sponsored by the Italian Consulate of Boston.
