Keys Fest 2026: Exploring the Life and Genius of Bud Powell and Why It Matters

Name: Keys Fest 2026: Exploring the Life and Genius of Bud Powell and Why It Matters
Start: 2026-02-25T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-25
Location: Red Room at Cafe 939

Wednesday / February 25, 2026 / 12:00 p.m.

Red Room at Cafe 939

939 Boylston Street

Boston

Massachusetts

02115

United States

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Admission

Free

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939

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.