Events

Event Dates
Tuesday / March 28, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drumset principal Ari Pent presents an exploration of jazz and jazz fusion's role in the contemporary landscape of culture—seeking to make high energy, accessible music that still stays true to the emotional center of the art form.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Friday / March 31, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Chinese/New Zealand Drummer Tony Ma will perform a series of jazz tunes in order to prepare him for graduate study in the jazz field. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Wednesday / April 5, 2023 / 4:00 pm
Venue
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Xingyao Xue is an international percussionist and marimba soloist from China. She will perform a set of classical and contemporary music on marimba, vibraphone and multi-percussion with special guest Xingyue Xue (Boston conservatory at Berklee M.M. '24, percussion

 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Thursday / April 6, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Showcasing his tornado of progressive influences, drummer Jonathan Salvo presents performances from the Chonsemble, as well as a set of originals and covers with a few special guests.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Tuesday / April 11, 2023 / 4:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Jesse Rangel, a drummer from the Bay Area, will be presenting all original, authentic compositions and arrangements inspired by real musc. He will be joined by some very amazing musicians.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Tuesday / April 11, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

French drummer Guilhem Fourty and his band presents a set of original music. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Wednesday / April 12, 2023 / 10:00 pm
Venue
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Drummer Henry Plumb and his band will deliver an eclectic mix of music with jazz, neo-soul, indie, blues, funk, and R&B influences.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Friday / April 14, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

New England drummer Tim Murphy performs a set of songs that have inspired him through his years as a musician, including the music of RUSH, Spirit Fingers, Snarky Puppy and more.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Friday / April 14, 2023 / 10:00 pm
Venue
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Leading a band of lifelong friends and celebrating the cumulation of his time at Berklee, drumset principal Mike Chapin presents a night of groovin' and cryin'.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Tuesday / April 18, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Alden McWayne leads a troupe of friends to create jazzy melodies inspired by his unconventional upbringing in Eugene, Oregon. Inspirations range from Yussef Dayes to Yeat.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
Friday / March 17, 2023 / 1:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The power of West African jjembe with Moussa Traore: Master Djembefola.

Event Dates
Thursday / March 16, 2023 / 2:30 pm
Venue
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Berklee percussion ensemble will be performing works by Dr. Nathan Daughtrey and Scott Harding. 

Event Dates
Thursday / March 16, 2023 / 1:30 pm
Venue
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Enjoy an afternoon of rock, prog, metal, and video game music with percussion professor Blaize Collard, featuring tracks from Chuggernaut, Paco Higdon, Replacire, and VGO—Video Game Orchestra.
 

Event Dates
Thursday / March 16, 2023 / 1:00 pm
Venue
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Berklee students will perform a variety of marimba solos and small ensemble pieces featuring a fun blend of musical styles.

Event Dates
Thursday / March 16, 2023 / 10:00 am
Venue
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Vibraphone students' showcase, closing with a duo performance by faculty Gustavo Agatiello and visiting alumnus Lucas Amorim.

Event Dates
Friday / March 3, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers group have left an undeniable impact on American music. Led by drum principal Jesse Rangel, this concert will honor him and the outstanding members of this group by presenting some integral pieces of music from their legacy.

Event Dates
Thursday / March 2, 2023 / 4:00 pm
Canceled
Venue
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The band Sus4, founded in spring 2022, will present their second public performance at Berklee. The group will play a set of instrumental covers in fusion jazz, prog rock, and alternative styles, showcasing their original arrangements.

Event Dates
Wednesday / March 1, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Aidan Ward-Richter presents an evening of soul jazz, featuring originals and standards performed with their trio.

Event Dates
Wednesday / February 22, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Peyton Griffin jazz trio performs. Organized by the drummer, Fan.

 

 

Event Dates
Thursday / February 2, 2023 / 4:00 pm
Venue
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The New Jazz Orchestra (NJO) is a 20-piece, student-run jazz orchestra under the direction of David Wright and Tai Schiavo. The group focuses on performing original compositions and arrangements by Berklee students and alumni.