Upcoming Events

November 2009

November
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Mariza
World Music Presents

Mariza

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Mariza is a charismatic fado singer with a clarion voice and mesmerizing stage presence. Her hauntingly beautiful sound seems to bleed saudade, the uniquely Portuguese passion that roughly translates as a sorrowful longing.€ Whether singing traditional numbers or new songs, Mariza honors the legacy of fado, Portugal's expressive lament of destiny.

$42, $37, $30, reserved seating
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Tripping Lily / Brian Hanlon

Saturday, November 7, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Fresh, energetic, and alive, Tripping Lily’s pop/rock is cross-fertilized with folk music and cutting-edge vocal harmonies—proof of the band members' versatility. They unravel everything they’ve known to end up in a better place. Also appearing: Brian Hanlon.

$10
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November
8
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Ali Zafar
PAGB Presents

Ali Zafar Live Masti Tour

Sunday, November 8, 2009, 5:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Pakistani pop music artist Ali Zafar comes to the Berklee Performance Center for an afternoon of musical celebration. Zafar has been awarded the Asian Bollywood Music Award, the Indus Music Award, and the Lux Style Award.

$100, $50, $25, reserved seating
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November
10
Latin Culture Celebration

Issac Delgado

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

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Jun Lee Guitar Recital

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Guitarist Jun Lee presents a set of original compositions and his arrangements of selected standard tunes.

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Mariko Awada Senior Voice Recital

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Vocalist Mariko Awada presents her senior recital with her great friends. Don't miss it!

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Larry Baione / Howard Alden

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

Guitar chair, Larry Baione and special guest, Howard Alden will present a concert of acoustic jazz guitar duets. The concert will consist of repertoire pieces by Carl Kress and Tony Mottola. In addition, arrangements of jazz standards and originals will be performed.

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The Coal Men / Will Knox / Johnny Nicholson

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Capturing the impact of a moment is what Dave Coleman, the singer, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the Coal Men, set out to do on the band's second full-length. Singer/songwriter Johnny Nicholson's motley of travels parallels his musical styles. He can play it all, from pop/folk to smooth lullabies to rock.

$10
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Latin Culture Celebration

Mili Bermejo: Love Songs of the Americas

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

A collection of classic songs from North and South America with Mili Bermejo, voice; Eugene Friesen, cello; Dan Greenspan, bass; and Tim Ray, piano. [details]

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Latin Culture Celebration

Patricia Elena Vlieg

Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 9:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Patricia Elena Vlieg's work is a combination of a variety of rhythms and styles rooted in the Latin American musical tradition, as well as elements of jazz and other genres. Her broad repertoire includes music in Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew, and Japanese, among others [details]

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November
12
Latin Culture Celebration

Issac Delgado

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Issac Delgado was one of Cuba's most well-known musicians before defecting to the United States in 2006. A founding member of timba's seminal group NG La Banda, Delgado has received two Latin Grammy nominations, and his solo recordings with Gonzalo Rubalcaba earned him a number of EGREM prizes, the Cuban equivalent of the Grammy. [details]

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Keith Lockhart Clinic

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

Keith Lockhart became the twentieth conductor of the Boston Pops in 1995, adding his artistic vision to the Pops tradition established by his predecessors John Williams and Arthur Fiedler. Lockhart has worked with a wide array of established artists from virtually every corner of the entertainment world, while also promoting programs that focus on talented young musicians from the Tanglewood Music Center, Boston Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music. [details]

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Joey Blake Ensemble Vocal Recital

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Berklee's contemporary a cappella ensemble will present works from Joey Blake and Bobby McFerrin.

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Aubrey Logan Senior Trombone Recital

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Aubrey Logan presents her senior recital.

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Jazz Vocal Series

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

Jazz vocal students perform jazz, Latin, and standards, accompanied by a rhythm section.

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Nneka, AfroDZak, and Guests

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

$10
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Nneka / Afro DZ ak All-Starz / Keppie Coutts

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

A night of soul-fueled, politically infused music to make you think and groove. [details]

$10
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Issac Delgado
Music Series at Berklee

The Heart and Soul of Cuban Salsa: Issac Delgado Meets Berklee

Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

With a faculty and student orchestra led by Berklee professor Oscar Stagnaro, the great Cuban vocalist Issac Delgado brings the fiery sounds of Cuban salsa to the Berklee Performance Center stage. [details]

$25, $20 reserved seating
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November
13
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Executive Sessions

Songwriters Workshop

Friday, November 13, 2009, 12:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Learn from two of Nashville's hottest songwriters, Tim Johnson and Jim McCormick, who have written hits for Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire and many more. The workshop will include discussion, song critiques, and insider info on the state of the business. This is a great opportunity to connect with writers in the business. [details]

Free
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Alex Baboian Guitar Recital

Friday, November 13, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Alex Baboian's first Berklee recital will include a set of standards and originals.

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Jared Trace Jazz Composition Big Band Recital

Friday, November 13, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

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Warren Miller's Dynasty

Friday, November 13, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

$20.50, reserved seating
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Youngjoo Lee Voice Recital

Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Jazz vocalist Youngjoo Lee will perform some great songs in the jazz and Brazilian genres, along with some originals, as part of her senior recital. She will be accompanied by wonderful musicians and friends.

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Jun Young Song Senior Recital

Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Drummer Jun Young Song presents his senior recital.

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Birds in the Woods CD Release with Ferrous Wheel

Friday, November 13, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Birds in the Woods is an acoustic funk/fusion band often described as James Brown meets Dave Matthews. This is their Boston CD release party with special guests Ferrous Wheel. [details]

$8, student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center box office
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Warren Miller's Dynasty

Friday, November 13, 2009, 9:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

$20.50, reserved seating
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November
14

Warren Miller's Dynasty

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

$20.50, reserved seating
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Ryanhood / David Linhart

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

On the streets of Boston, in between classes at Berklee, Ryan Green found his calling with childhood friend Cameron Hood. One part comedic exchange and one part music ensemble, Ryanhood has built a reputation around the country as one of the most entertaining and engaging acoustic duos today. Also appearing: David Linhart.

$10
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Warren Miller's Dynasty

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Warren Miller's Dynasty, the largest action sports film on the planet, is coming to kick off your winter sports season for the 60th year! Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley and presented in striking high-definition, Warren Miller's Dynasty showcases fresh cinematography that will get you craving vertical lines, deep powder, and epic adventure. [details]

$20.50, reserved seating
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November
15
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Milton Nascimento
World Music Presents

Milton Nascimento

Sunday, November 15, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Milton Nascimento's deeply moving music and rich, remarkable voice has made him an international legend and one of Brazil's biggest stars. Beyond jazz and pop, his sound is a harmonious mix of African rhythms, Brazilian folk melodies, bossa nova, and diverse undercurrents from across the globe.

$42, $37, $30, reserved seating
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November
16

Sin Bandera Member Noel Schajris

Monday, November 16, 2009, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Blessed with a melodic touch that made them a sensation right out of the gate, Sin Bandera enjoyed enormous acclaim and commercial success with their self-titled debut in 2002 and continued to record superlative romantic Latin pop in the years that followed. [details]

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Luis Marin: Latin Piano Styles

Monday, November 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

A survey of latin piano in son, salsa, bolero, merengue, and Latin jazz in the context of voicings, rhythm patterns, and concepts. [details]

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Daniele Siliquini

Monday, November 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Daniele Siliquini presents his guitar recital.

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Alex Wintz Senior Guitar Recital

Monday, November 16, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Guitarist Alex Wintz will present a set of all original music, taking influences from jazz, rock, and electronic music.

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Tribute to John Bavicchi

Monday, November 16, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Featured performers Robin Ginenthal and other Berklee faculty members present compositions by professor emeritus John Bavicchi.

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November
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Don Was
The Art of the Song

Don Was Radio Interview

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

The Berklee community is invited to be part of this radio interview taping for the nationwide public radio program The Art of the Song, with Grammy-winning producer Don Was.

free
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Sang Hyun Park

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Pianist Sang Hyun Park presents this recital.

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Hyunjoong Ekah Kim Percussion Recital

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Hyunjoong Ekah Kim and company will play original tunes in the styles of Brazilian and Afro-Cuban jazz.

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Puerto Rico Conservatory meets Berklee College of Music

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

An exciting concert featuring students from the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music and Berklee College of Music. The music will span from Pan-American, Latin and straight-ahead jazz. With: Lalo Rojas (alto saxophone), Jahaziel Arrocha (tenor saxophone), Felipe Fournier (vibraphone and percussion), Cristian Li (piano), Paulo Stagnaro (percussion), Alex Ayala (bass), and William Rodriguez (drums).

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Chotay Papita Ki Naav (The Little Papaya Boat)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

Music synthesis (electronic production and design) faculty member Kai Turnbull and his talented Berklee student ensemble present a concert of original compositions and arrangements based on traditional and contemporary music genres from the Indian subcontinent.

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MassConcerts

Ray Davies

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Singer/songwriter Ray Davies, formerly of the Kinks, will perform. Tickets on sale Friday, October 9, 2009. [details]

$85, $60, $50, $40, reserved seating
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Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 8:00 p.m., First Church of Boston [Map]

Now in its second season, the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra has grown into an 88-piece ensemble, full of verve and resonance, conducted by the energetic Francisco Noya. [details]

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November
18

Latin and Jazz Performance

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

The final recital for Latin and Jazz Performance class will feature a collection of songs from different countries of Latin America: Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and more.

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Jordan Maley Saxophone Recital

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Saxophonist Jordan Maley presents this recital.

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Mose Jung Piano Recital

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Pianist Mose Jung's senior recital.

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The Loomers
Executive Sessions Presents

The Loomers

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

The Loomers come back for another evening of original, high octane rock and blues songs at Cafe 939.

Tom Simons-president/creative director of the independent, full-service marketing communications firm PARTNERS+simons-is a guitarist by avocation and a long-time Loomer. Along with Jon Svetkey (acoustic guitar, harmonica, lead vocals); Everett Pendleton (electric guitar, harmony vocals); PARTNERS+simons controller Jack Cavalier (bass guitar, background vocals); and Michael Cahill (drums, background vocals) who owns his own business, CK Environmental, Simons comes back for another evening of original, high octane rock and blues songs at Cafe 939. The Loomers, whose latest album Tomorrow Today is available on iTunes, have twice been finalists in Fortune Magazine's Corporate Battle of the Bands, and they also have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are currently recording their next album. For more information, visit loomers.com.

[details]

$20 general admission; Free for Berklee students with valid ID
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John Funkhouser Trio CD Release Concert

Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

This concert celebrates the release of the John Funkhouser Trio's new CD, Time. The acoustic trio, featuring Funkhouser on piano, plays progressive original jazz influenced by '70s funk and prog rock, among many other things.

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November
19

Fall Winds

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

The Berklee Flute Choir, the Autumn Winds Ensemble, and outstanding flute soloists will present a global musical potpourri under the direction of professor Wendy Rolfe.

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Megumi Habuka

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Vocalist Megumi Habuka presents this recital. [details]

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Culture Matters Film Series: New Muslim Cool

Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6:00 p.m., The Loft [Map]

The Office for Cultural Diversity presents this award-winning film, following Puerto-Rican American hip-hop star Hamza Perez as he navigates his faith, community, urban music, and an FBI raid on his mosque. [details]

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