David Friend Recital Hall

Renowned jazz pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony will perform a solo piano concert featuring a compelling mix of original compositions, distinctive interpretations of jazz standards, and evocative, spontaneous improvisations—hallmarks of his spirited and dynamic solo performances.

 

Hear new and recent works composed and performed by Berklee Composition Department faculty.

The Randy Pingrey Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of new music for jazz orchestra, featuring many Berklee College of Music faculty, alumni, and Boston music community members.
 

Guitarist and composer Norm Zocher brings his genre-bending Electric Strings Quintet to the Berk Recital Hall. This concert, which draws from jazz, rock, R&B, country, and classical traditions, features Zocher on guitar surrounded by fellow faculty members Mimi Rabson on violin, Rebecca Shrimpton on voice, Abby Aronson Zocher on bass, and Casey Scheuerell on drums.

Join guitarist John D’Amico and pianist Alexander Xhoja for an intimate afternoon of music that brings together jazz and classical influences. This guitar and piano duo will share a warm, engaging set featuring jazz standards, original compositions, and fresh arrangements, with music ranging from Pat Metheny to Chick Corea.

Led by violinist Jason Anick, the Jazz Violin Summit showcases and celebrates the talents of jazz violin faculty and top students at Berklee College of Music.

 

This concert reimagines the Cole Porter songbook through the rich, expressive sound of Americana Roots music—featuring arrangements for fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel, acoustic guitar, upright bass, accordion, and piano.

The 24th Solo/Duo Faculty Guitar Night features faculty from the Guitar Department in solo and duo settings. Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey, chair and assistant chair of the Guitar Department, will share the stage with colleagues who perform in the classical, jazz, fingerstyle, folk, funk, slide, modern improvisation, and blues styles.

Experience the groundbreaking music of Gary Burton’s early bands (1967–1975). Join Berklee professor and acclaimed vibraphonist Rich Greenblatt as he leads an all-faculty ensemble in a powerful tribute to the pioneering sounds of early jazz fusion.
 

The African Music Symposium is a celebration of the rich musical traditions, innovations, and cultural impact of the African continent and its diaspora. Join artists, scholars, and industry leaders for a dynamic day of panels, performances, and conversations exploring the rhythms, stories, and global influence of African music.