Moojin Chang’s jazz composition recital showcases his growth as a guitarist, arranger, and composer. Featuring his refined composition techniques, this performance builds on his 2024 recital, offering a deeper look into his musical journey.
Renowned trumpeter and composer Sean Jones leads this master class, offering insights into his craft and artistic journey. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of today’s most influential voices in jazz.
Composer and pianist Gabe Bumagat presents Sincerities, his senior recital. Featuring a set of pieces in the jazz idiom, Sincerities explores Bumagat's love for strings and their versatility and beauty.
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.
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.
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.
John Hollenbeck, the Harmony and Jazz Composition Department's Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar, brings his groundbreaking group GEORGE to Berklee, featuring Anna Webber, Sarah Rossy, and Chiquita Magic.
The 30th annual Jazz Composition Department Write of Spring concert will feature compositions and arrangements by Ayn Inserto, Brian Landrus, Winnie Dahlgren, Jeff Claassen, Darrell Katz, and Randy Pingrey—all members of the Harmony and Jazz Composition faculty.
The Gathering is an ongoing series presented by the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice (JGJ). Events are open to the greater Berklee community and public, and feature performances, guest lectures, workshops, and discussions—all with gender and racial equity as a guiding principle. This week, JGJ welcomes composer and percussionist John Hollenbeck.
