Events

Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Randy Pingrey Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of new music for jazz orchestra, featuring many Berklee College of Music faculty, alumni, and Boston music community members.
 

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Saxophonist Ryota Sasaki presents his senior jazz composition recital.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Emerging jazz composer Zhengtao Pan presents his original compositions for jazz orchestra, featuring selections from his debut album alongside pieces from his upcoming second album.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

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.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Violet Qiu will present her original compositions with a jazz orchestra for her senior recital, blending jazz, funk, and folk influences.

Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

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.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Chaoran and his friends present a selection of his original jazz compositions, featuring both small and medium-sized ensembles.

Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

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. 

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Rei Shimamura, a jazz vocalist and composer, presents her original compositions alongside a talented five-horn jazz ensemble. Drawing inspiration from the sounds she discovers on earth, she brings her voice to life through her music. 

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Composer and pianist Althea Wincek and their band play some jazzy and noisy tunes for your listening pleasure.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

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.