Events

Jure Slapar Band

Jure Slapar

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Jure Slapar Band
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Slovenian guitarist and composer Jure Slapar presents his final Berklee performance alongside friends and fellow musicians. The recital reflects the collaborative spirit and musical experiences that shaped his time at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Admission
Free
A performance on the Jackson Browne Stage at a crowded Berklee Dining Hall
Paolo Valdivia: Afro-Peruvian Jazz
(EDT)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Guitarist and composer Paolo Valdivia presents a performance of Afro-Peruvian jazz, fusion, and world music featuring original compositions and arrangements that blend Latin grooves with contemporary jazz.

Admission
Free
Ryan Hayslett

Ryan Hayslett

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Future: Ryan Hayslett's Recital
(EDT)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Guitarist Ryan Hayslett presents a set featuring alternative rock, classic rock, grunge, and emo music in celebration of their time at Berklee College of Music.

Admission
Free
William's Senior Recital

William Ooi

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William Ooi's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Malaysian guitarist William Ooi presents his senior recital. The performance features original compositions alongside covers of classic funk fusion tunes.

Admission
Free
Noah Kroeze

Noah Kroeze

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Noah Kroeze's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Noah Kroeze presents an assortment of music that has shaped his playing over the years. Get ready for an eclectic evening full of jazz, groove, and original compositions.

Admission
Free
Aaron Kan

Aaron Kan

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Aaron Kan's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Guitarist Aaron Kan presents a performance of jazz arrangements and original compositions that reflect his musical journey at Berklee College of Music.

 

Admission
Free
Colin Lillich's Senior Recital

Colin Lillich

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Colin Lillich's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Colin Lillich’s senior recital features a diverse palette of rock and blues music explored throughout his time at Berklee. The performance showcases his work as a guitarist, along with his slide guitar playing and vocal abilities.

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Solo/Duo Faculty Guitar Night XXVI and Convocation
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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This is the 26th concert in a semi-annual series, featuring faculty from the Guitar Department in solo and duo settings. Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey, chair and assistant chair of the Guitar Department, will share the stage with colleagues who perform in the classical, jazz, fingerstyle, folk, funk, slide, modern improvisation, and blues styles.

 

Admission
Free
Paolo Valdivia

Paolo Valdivia

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Paolo Valdivia: Afro-Peruvian Jazz Reimagined
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Paolo Valdivia presents an evening of Afro-Peruvian jazz, fusion, and world music with bossa nova and flamenco influences. 

Admission
Free
Julien Kasper

Julien Kasper

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Julien Kasper
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Professor of guitar Julien Kasper and his band, featuring Jesse Williams on bass and Zac Casher on drums, perform Kasper's unique original music. 

Admission
Free

Past Events

A performance on the Jackson Browne Stage at a crowded Berklee Dining Hall
Marco Stassi's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Marco Stassi brings together a wide array of influences, including rock, country, blues, and reggae. The program of cover songs features slide guitar, instrumental pieces, and guest vocalists.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Sungju Jung's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Sungju Jung and her band present a program of original jazz arrangements alongside covers of pop and funk music.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
The Eclectic Electrics
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This performance features contemporary jazz for five guitars and rhythm section, led by faculty guitarist Mark White.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Blazing Country Trails
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Led by faculty guitarist Bobby Stanton, Blazing Country Trails is a performance studies class that examines the historical development of American country music. The course takes an inclusive approach by exploring the musical contributions of various ethnic groups and their distinctive instruments, revealing a richer and more diverse understanding of country music’s origins. 

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Lex Kolody's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Lex Kolody performs a senior recital of guitar-driven music blending rock, funk, and jazz fusion with an emphasis on groove and improvisation.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Guitar Artist Ensemble: The Bebop Guitars
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The student Bebop Guitars Ensemble consists of five guitars, bass, and drums. The group consists of some of the best guitar players at Berklee College of Music. Their repertoire includes jazz, blues, and Latin grooves written specifically for the ensemble to showcase the unique characteristic of all five guitarists reading charts and playing together.
 

The Dobrzynski Group

Dawid Dobrzynski

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The Dobrzynski Group
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Dawid Dobrzynski performs a set of fusion covers, original music, rock trio repertoire, and straight-ahead jams in his final Berklee performance.

Sam's Super Serious Senior Recital

Sam Duque Underhill

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Sam Duque Underhill's Super Serious Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Sam Duque Underhill presents a recital with a deliberately serious, no-nonsense approach. Audience members are asked to refrain from smiling or having fun, as it may distract the performers on stage.

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Lucas Tytla's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Guitarist Lucas Tytla performs a set of original songs and covers in a mix of folk and jazz styles.

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Seku Fujino-Harmachis's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Guitarist Seku Fujino-Harmachis presents original music with his band, Orangeblossom, alongside covers performed with collaborators from California and Boston. Blending neo-soul, jazz, R&B, and blues, the program reflects his Berklee College of Music journey through sound.