Events

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Chaoran's Jazz Composition Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Chaoran and his friends present a selection of his original jazz compositions, featuring both small and medium-sized ensembles.

Christine Jensen

Christine Jensen

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Jazz Composition Festival: Berklee Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra with Christine Jensen
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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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.

Admission
Free
Violet Qiu's Jazz Orchestra

Violet Qiu

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Violet Qiu with Jazz Orchestra: Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Violet Qiu will present her original compositions with a jazz orchestra for her senior recital, blending jazz, funk, and folk influences.

Admission
Free
Riley Fitzgerald's Senior Recital

Riley Fitzgerald

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Riley Fitzgerald's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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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.

Admission
Free
Orchestra

Zhengtao Pan's Jazz Orchestra

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Zhengtao Pan: Jazz Orchestra—Scenery in My Story
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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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.

Admission
Free
Ryota Sasaki

Ryota Sasaki

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Ryota Sasaki's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Ryota Sasaki presents his senior jazz composition recital.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Miguel Zenón

Miguel Zenón

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Master Class with Miguel Zenón: Exploring the Music of Golden City
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join us for an exclusive master class with Grammy Award–winning saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón as he discusses the music of his latest album, Golden City. This master class is a unique opportunity for students to hear directly from one of the leading voices in jazz today.

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Fabula
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The "A Group of Musicians" orchestra has prepared an exciting array of stories to share. Through the power of music, they will transport audiences to a world filled with swords and magic. Join them at David Friend Recital Hall, take a seat, meet new friends, and immerse yourself in a carefully curated selection of music from beloved games and movies.


 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
The Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar Ensemble Concert
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar Ensemble, led by Mark Zaleski, will perform music by Jim McNeely, as well as works by student composers in the ensemble.

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U.S. Navy Band Commodores at Berklee
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Come enjoy a performance and Q&A with the legendary U.S. Navy Band Commodores.
 

Greg Loughman

Greg Loughman

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Greg Loughman Trio
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Greg Loughman will be joined by a stellar cast of musicians to present a concert of groovy modern jazz, featuring original music as well as intriguing arrangements of jazz and popular songs.

Stephen Guerra

Stephen Guerra

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The Stephen Guerra Jazz Orchestra Presents: Big Steve's 56th Birthday
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Stephen Guerra Jazz Orchestra celebrates the 56th birthday of Guerra's father, Big Steve, with a set of hard rock, heavy metal, and classic rock songs arranged in a big band style. 

Alizon Lissance

Alizon 

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Alizon: Pieces, Songs, and Stories
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Join Alizon on a journey through her diverse musical landscape as she presents a selection of her mostly original compositions, songs, and stories. Experience her captivating piano and vocal performance, complemented by the exceptional talents of Helen Sherrah-Davies on violin, Greg Holt on upright bass, and Colin Curcio on drums.

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The Randall Pingrey Jazz Orchestra
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The RPJO features many Berklee faculty members and folks from the greater Boston area and will be playing Pingrey's original compositions and arrangements. Brand new music from 2023 and 2024 will be in the spotlight!

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Gabe Meacham's Jazz Composition Extravaganza
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Gabe Meacham presents his senior recital in jazz composition. The performance features original works that range in style from jazz fusion to modern small ensemble.

The Hunter Allison Jazz Orchestra

Hunter Allison

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The Hunter Allison Jazz Orchestra
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Hunter Allison Jazz Orchestra will feature arrangements and original compositions written by Hunter Allison during his time at Berklee College of Music.