Academics
With an array of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as summer, international, and precollege offerings, Berklee College of Music provides options for students of all levels to explore and achieve their artistic, academic, and career potential.
Vibraphonist, harmonica player, and composer Hendrik Meurkens has been involved with Brazilian jazz since the 1980s. He did his first Brazilian jazz recordings for the Concord Picante label in the early 1990s, which featured guests Ivan Lins, Paquito D'Rivera, Roberto Menescal, Claudio Roditi, and many more. His trademark sound of vibes and harmonica plus Brazilian music has established him as an important contributor to the style.
Louis D. Rivera Gotay presents his senior jazz composition recital, featuring original compositions and arrangements inspired by Puerto Rican traditions and contemporary jazz.
Armin Morshed, a Persian composer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter, presents an evening of original jazz compositions alongside modern blues and fusion selections.