Events

South Korean pianist Yujin Han and her band present original compositions inspired by her personal experiences living in the US. Developed at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, the project reflects on themes of belonging, resilience, and empathy. These compositions will be performed by a dynamic ensemble of emerging artists from the institute, each offering their own unique musical narrative.
 

Pianist and composer Reese Pike presents music from her project "Cuando vuelva a tu lado": A Journey of Self-Discovery through the Music of María Grever. This recital will feature original compositions inspired by jazz and bolero styles.

Steven Mejia presents an energetic pop-rock performance featuring Latin and jazz influences, covers, and original songs.

Professor Kevin Harris (Berklee College of Music) and Dr. Patrick Purdon (Stanford) are exploring the neuroscience of creativity and empathy by bridging European classical music with pan-African diasporic traditions.

Jianyang Li will be performing a set of original songs and covers in pop, R&B, and jazz styles.

The Piano Department presents fifth-semester performance majors in a solo piano recital featuring a wide range of styles.

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.

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.
 

Eclectic jazz pianist and composer Andrew Fogel sets out to finally make his parents proud and play his original jazz compositions. Stop by for a joyful night of jazz, soul, and love.