Events

Sen Yoshimura's Master's Senior Recital

Sen Yoshimura

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Sen Yoshimura's Master's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Japanese saxophonist and composer Sen Yoshimura presents a set of original compositions with his band, inspired by his experiences at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. The music will be performed by a dynamic ensemble of emerging artists from the institute, reflecting a new generation of music.

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Free
Daniel Buades

Daniel Buades

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Daniel Buades Master's Recital: Reimagining Tradition
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Daniel Buades presents original works blending contemporary jazz with reimagined folk traditions from Alicante, Spain.

Admission
Free
Be prepared to stop

Martina Sabariego

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Martina Sabariego: Be Prepared To Stop
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Valencian composer and bassist Martina Sabariego presents Be Prepared To Stop, a set of original music written during her time at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Admission
Free
Magalí Benítez: Echoes of Paraguay

Magalí Benítez

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Magalí Benítez: Echoes of Paraguay
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pianist and composer Magalí Benítez, from Paraguay, presents a set of original compositions and arrangements that bridge jazz with Paraguayan and South American influences.

Admission
Free
Sofia Almeida

Sofia Almeida

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Sofia Almeida's Graduate Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Sofia Almeida presents a senior recital of original music shaped by Portuguese, Brazilian, and global jazz influences.

Admission
Free
David Antonio Rosado Ortiz

David Antonio Rosado Ortiz

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The Conga Kid in Concert
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join virtuoso percussionist David Antonio Rosado Ortiz for an immersive musical odyssey. Drawing from his formative years at Berklee and a storied professional career, Ortiz weaves a vibrant tapestry of Afro-Boricua and Afro-Cuban jazz, infused with his own signature rhythmic flair.

Admission
Free
Mikayla Shirley’s Masters Recital

Mikayla Shirley

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Mikayla Shirley’s Master's Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Master’s student Mikayla Shirley presents her final Berklee recital, joined by both longtime collaborators and new friends to perform a variety of her favorite tunes.

Admission
Free
Ben Fig

Ben Fig

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Ben Fig’s Graduate Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ben Fig presents original compositions and arrangements with his group.

Admission
Free
Sterlyn's Master's Recital

Sterlyn Termine

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Sterlyn Termine's Master's Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Haitian-American electric bassist Sterlyn Termine presents an evening of original music and arrangements, featuring a blend of Haitian, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B influences.

Admission
Free
Sam Knight

Sam Knight

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Sam Knight: Eden Unfinished
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Eden Unfinished presents a sextet performance of original music that moves between tightly structured writing and open, searching improvisation.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Exterior of the Berklee Performance Center
Master's Commencement Ceremony 2025
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Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the students in our Berklee College of Music Boston campus and Berklee Online master's programs.
 

Paraguayan Global Jazz

Seba Ramírez

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Seba Ramírez: Paraguayan Global Jazz
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Seba Ramírez, a drummer and percussionist from Paraguay, presents a set of original music. His work explores the intersection between traditional and contemporary South American music, and is influenced by global jazz.

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Mio-era
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Mio-era is the Boston-based project of singer-songwriter Yifei Zhou, blending jazz and indie pop in intimate songs about struggle, healing, and self-discovery.

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.

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.

Love, M

Mariana Elosúa Serna and Merced Stratton

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Love, M
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalists Mariana Elosúa Serna and Merced Stratton present a story of sapphic discovery through musical theater repertoire with pianist Scott Nicholas.

Give Thanks!

Esli Honore

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Esli Honore: Give Thanks
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pianist and composer Esli Honore presents an evening of heartfelt original works, interpretations, and arrangements that blend gospel, jazz, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Give Thanks celebrates faith, resilience, and gratitude, drawing on Honore’s Haitian heritage and spiritual journey.

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.

Mária Reháková

Mária Reháková

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Mária Reháková: Light And Shadow Are Born from the Same Place
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Slovak flautist, vocalist, and composer Mária Reháková presents a new suite blending Slovak folk and contemporary jazz, performed by a nine-piece ensemble from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

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.