Events

Led by piano Professor Kevin Harris and fourth-semester guitarist Matteo Mariano, this exciting concert offers the Piano Department a signature event designed to resonate across the Berklee community. The performance also features drummer Francisco Mela and a bassist to be announced. With exceptional music, strong production, and thoughtful narrative context, this performance will be standout event of the festival and a catalyst for renewed engagement with Bud Powell’s legacy.
 

Piano faculty member Ross Ramsay presents a concert of original jazz/fusion/funk/pop instrumental and vocal music featuring various guest Berklee College of Music faculty performers.

Piano faculty Jalon Smith and Grammy Award–winning songwriting faculty Keli Nicole Price present an evening of original student R&B compositions alongside tribute performances honoring the late legends D’Angelo and Angie Stone. This concert highlights the power of interdepartmental collaboration in the R&B space, where songwriting and performance come together in celebration of soul, groove, and legacy.

Samuel Zuluaga Cardona presents the Colombian Jazz Show, featuring music by leading Colombian jazz artists from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast.

This concert features Berklee faculty members Jason Yeager (piano) and Edmar Colón (saxophone), and opens with interdepartmental student duo pairings, offering a powerful example of collaborative artistry across faculty and students.

Featuring outstanding pianists selected by faculty adjudicators, the Keys Fest Student Concert showcases high-level performances across a variety of genres in solo piano settings. These exceptional students represent the depth of artistry within the Berklee Piano Department.

 

Professor Tim Ray will demonstrate and discuss many techniques for presenting jazz and pop songs in a solo piano setting.

Florence Price—the first female composer of color to achieve international recognition—stands as a true cultural hero. Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends history, discovery, and music, and deepens our understanding of Price and celebrates her enduring impact on the world.

Dr. Karen Walwyn and selected students will perform works by Florence Price, as she also shares newly acquired historical artifacts and diary materials. Blending live performance with scholarship, this clinic offers deeper insight into Price’s life, creative process, and historical significance.

This special Keys Fest session explores the vital role of keyboard instruments in gospel music while tracing key moments in the genre’s rich history. Honoring the legendary Richard Smallwood—one of gospel music’s most celebrated pianists, composers, and vocalists—the program blends reflection, scholarship, and live performance. Featuring music presented by Berklee faculty and students, this gathering celebrates the enduring heritage of gospel music during Black History Month and affirms its continuing influence on today’s musical landscape.