Achilles Heal Saxophone Quartet performs compositions and arrangements by members Kathy Olson and Rick Stone, as well as some of the band's favorite composer friends. Improvisation abounds and the subtleties of saxes without a rhythms section will delight the senses.
Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to party with XL Brass as they present a mash up of classic funk hits and original jazz compositions, all while also paying homage to brass bands across the world!
Korean-American jazz composer and arranger Chris Yang presents a set of original compositions in fusion style that travels around various styles with his big band.
Original big band music by Juanito Saus performed by a group of outstanding musicians and friends. It will be an evening full of notes and rests of various sizes but equal relevance.
Chinese-American pianist and composer Kevin Du blends jazz, classical, and other popular styles and presents a diverse set of his compositions, from pieces for large jazz ensemble, to piano quintet, to piano trio.
This concert is for the Ken Pullig Visiting Artist Miguel Zenon Ensemble; the visiting artist works with the ensemble four times a semester and they will put on a concert of his works along with some originals by students.
Japanese composer-pianist Hana Uwai presents her jazz composition senior recital, where she presents a collection of original pieces she wrote during her time at Berklee.
Peyton Griffin Trio returns to 1A but with a twist. This performance will be the first recital hall show to feature horns, performing new standards, originals, and the repertoire of the trio.
