Pianist Mark Shilansky presents a program of jazz and world music written and inspired by composer Vince Mendoza, whose music has been recorded by jazz luminaries such as Michael Brecker, John Scofield, and Luciana Souza, and who has written arrangements for pop artists such as Joni Mitchell and Björk. Shilansky explores Mendoza's music in small group settings, from trio to multi-horn ensembles, featuring a variety of Berklee faculty guests.
Designed to inspire students through both performance and direct artistic engagement, this presentation offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of groove, rhythm, harmony, and contemporary improvisation.
Indian vocalist, pianist, and composer Apurva Gouri presents original works and reimagined covers blending contemporary pop, cinematic scoring, and Indian classical influences.
Admission
Free
Clockwise from top left: John Lockwood, Laszlo Gardony, Yoron Israel, Stan Strickland, Christian Artmann.
Pianist, composer, and Berklee and Harvard Piano Professor Laszlo Gardony invited Stan Strickland and Christian Artmann to join his long-standing trio for this concert.
This talk and concert addresses how jazz musicians created jazz standards by playing songs from Broadway musicals, featuring examples by Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans.
Pianist and composer Elnar Dastan presents Breath of the Steppe, a program of Kazakh jazz fusion inspired by the steppe landscape and Kazakh musical tradition.
Banaras, India-born singer and pianist Raghav Kathuria presents his culminating Berklee recital, featuring original compositions that blend poetry, improvisation, and storytelling in an exploration of shared human experiences.
Chinese pianist Shawn Xie presents his senior recital with his band, featuring original music and covers in a variety of styles, including jazz, classical, and rock.
Haibo Xu presents a set of rearranged songs exploring jazz, rock, fusion, and contemporary styles. Through new harmonies, rhythms, and ensemble textures, the performance reimagines familiar works in a fresh creative context.
Ben Leroy concludes his time at Berklee with his jazz composition capstone recital, featuring an all-original program that blends his passions for jazz and Japanese music.
Arranger and composer Shufu Lee presents a recital of jazz-centered arrangements, featuring a cappella works and vocal-led band performances focused on collaboration and vocal jazz.
Vocalist and pianist Apurva Gouri presents original songs and reimagined covers blending pop, R&B, and Indian folk influences through intimate storytelling and contemporary arrangements.
