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February 2010

February
18

Classical Guitar Chamber Music Recital

Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Shotaro Kaizuka will present a set of chamber music. The instrumentation is classical guitar quartet, flute, and violin.

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Kaye Kelly Group

Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

A concert of original music—indie, pop, and rock—by songwriter/vocalist Kaye Kelly, with piano, bass, drums guitars, and background singers.

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Roots and Reason: A Celebration of American Roots Music

Bernice Johnson Reagon / Toshi Reagon

Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Bernice Johnson Reagon is a singer, composer, scholar, and social activist who founded the a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock in 1973. Toshi Reagon, her daughter, is also a singer and songwriter. Learn more about the Roots and Reason series. [details]

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February
19

Tony Song Organ Trio

Friday, February 19, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Tony Song presents a set of jazz/funk in a guitar, organ, drums trio.

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Extraordinary

Friday, February 19, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

This recital will have R&B and smooth-jazz style performance for all who wanna listen what they desire, led by Calvin Park.

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The Jelani Bauman Quintet

Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

The quintet will present original compositions by Jelani Bauman.

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Bushwalla

Bushwalla / Bronze Radio Return

Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Bushwalla is a unique blend of funk, rock, freestyle, and acoustic hip-hop with a soul deeply rooted in authenticity and optimism. They are joined by Bronze Radio Return, who modernize traditional American music. [details]

$13 general admission
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February
20
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David Garrett
Great Northeast

An Evening with David Garrett

Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

A virtuosic German violinist, child prodigy, and huge star in Europe and the Far East, David Garrett merges classical, rock, and r&b.

$40, reserved seating
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Dear Havanah

Dear Havanah / Elise Hayes / Tom Howie

Saturday, February 20, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Soulful, young, and energetic are three defining words for Boston-based, rock-infused, jam quintet Dear Havanah. With their melodic hooks and honest, uninhibited live shows, the band is making waves around the northeast. Also appearing: Tom Howie and Elise Hayes. [details]

$8, general admission, student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
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February
22
KidsJam @ Berklee

Patriotic Songs and Stories

Monday, February 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.

Reservations Required
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Brazilian Music of Baden Powell and More

Monday, February 22, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Shun Chien and friends present the music of Brazilian composer Baden Powell and others. Come check out the different and intriguing styles: bossa, samba, choro from Brazil.

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Momoe Nakamura Recital

Monday, February 22, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Momoe will explore piano in jazz style with great musicians.

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Harmony Too!

Monday, February 22, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Faculty perform the best student compositions from the Traditional Harmony II course.

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Hiro Matsubara's Recital

Monday, February 22, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Hiro Matsubara sings jazz and pop standards with his own arrangements.

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Bass Department Student Concert

Monday, February 22, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

Bass Department students will present their music in a number of different styles.

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David Choi

An Evening with David Choi

Monday, February 22, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

David Choi is a native Los Angeles singer/songwriter/producer whose songs and tracks have been heard on NBC, VH1, MTV, E!, Travel Channel, PBS, Food Network, as well as in national commercials overseas. On YouTube, he has more than 150,000 subscribers and more than 40,000,000 total video views. [details]

$10
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February
23
New Brew Lunch Series

Lauren Passarelli and Kate Chadbourne

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Free
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Antonio Sanchez

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Drummer and Berklee alumnus Antonio Sanchez presents a clinic. Sanchez has played with Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, John Patitucci, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez, Paquito D'Rivera, Kenny Werner, Marcus Roberts, Avishai Cohen, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dianne Reeves, Miguel Zenon, Scott Colley, Dave Samuels, Luciana Souza, Billy Childs, and Claudia Acuña, to name just a few. [details]

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Silvina Moreno and Friends

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Silvina Moreno is an Argentinean singer and songwriter. This is her fifth recital at Berklee, and she will be showcasing her songs along with some of her favorite bands' covers. Styles include pop/rock in English and Spanish, some reggae, and some original Argentinean tango.

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Ricardo Grilli Quintet

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Guitarist Ricardo Grilli’s Quintet presents a set of original compositions.

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Italo Cunha Group

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Compositions/arrangements by Italo Cunha.

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Alan Benzie Recital

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Pianist Alan Benzie presents this recital.

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Scott Tarulli

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

Playing rock, funk, blues, and jazz originals from his original CDs Transitions and September in Boston:Live,

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Greg Laswell / David Ryan Harris

Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Greg Laswell returns to the Red Room for a February residency. His music has been described as densely lyrical, deeply melodic indie pop that refuses to settle into predictability. David Ryan Harris has worked with many great artists, including Dave Matthews, Santana, and Marc Broussard, and is getting ready to head out on tour with John Mayer's band. [details]

$12, general admission
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February
24

Ayal Wischnitzer

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Ayal Wischnitzer will perform original compositions in modern style for piano, string quartet, and woodwinds.

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The Kata Kozma Trio

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Kata Kozma leads this recital.

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Kris Tokarski

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Kris Tokarski will present a set of originals and bebop classics.

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The Zodiac Trio Plays Bartók, Stravinsky, and List

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

The Zodiac Trio plays the music of Bela Bartók, Igor Stravinsky, and Andrew Liszt. [details]

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Chris Ayer

Chris Ayer / Jesse Ruben / Emma White

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Chris Ayer is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who won the 2006 Lennon Award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, folk category. His album Don't Go Back to Sleep was released in August 2009. With Jesse Ruben and Emma White. [details]

$8
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Write of Spring: Jazz Composition Faculty Department Concert

Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

From small group to large ensemble, recent works by faculty teaching in the Jazz Composition Department will be featured in this annual spring-semester concert.

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February
25
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series

The Joshua Three

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Free
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Have You Heard the Lamakire Mark?

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Kamal Ghammache-Mansour’s “Small Big Band” plays old tunes with a contemporary twist, as well as original compositions. Styles of music include jazz, hip-hop, funk, and Latin.

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Sooim Cho

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Pianist Sooim Cho presents this recital.

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Happy Birthday to Ilana Friedman!

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Ilana Friedman presents A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC in CITY OF ANGELS in the theatre which she is RENTing which will show you HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING and how not to be WICKED. All musical theatre, all night long. It shall be a SPRING AWAKENING. (P.S., if you come to this recital, you don’t have to buy her a birthday present!)

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Shizuyo Le Nestour

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Guest pianist Shizuyo Le Nestour from Paris will present a recital performing works by Composition Department faculty members Richard Applin, Rosey Lee, and Apostolos Paraskevas. As a special feature, she will perform one work by Berklee composition major Derek Remes as well as a piece by area composer Yoko Nakatani.

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Lisa Thorson: Today

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

A jazz concert led by Voice Department professor Lisa Thorson with Tim Ray, piano; David Clark, bass (Bass Department professor); and George Sculler, drums. Compositions include works by Thorson, Fewell, Guinga, Corea, Newman, Ellington, and more!

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Brad Byrd / Ben Karis-Nix / Casey Sullivan

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Since singer/songwriter Brad Byrd released his debut album The Ever Changing Picture in 2003 and his EP Release Me in 2007, a number of his songs have been featured on over 20 television shows, independent films, and national ad campaigns. The single "Never Came Back" topped the singer/songwriter charts on Artistdirect.com as the number 1 downloaded song, ahead of artists such as Jewel, Jason Mraz, and Damien Rice. [details]

$10, general admission, student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
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Roots and Reason: A Celebration of American Roots Music

The Roots of the Caribbean

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

You may not be able to keep yourself from dancing, as the Bob Marley, Afro-Cuban, and Steel Pan ensembles perform. Learn more about the Roots and Reason series. [details]

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February
26
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Gerry Barad

Zafris Lecture: Gerry Barad

Friday, February 26, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

The 2010 James G. Zafris Distinguished Lecture for Music Business/Management will be given by Gerry Barad, chief operating officer, Live Nation Global Touring. The title for this year's lecture is Concerts/Touring: Past, Present, and Future. [details]

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Sungae Choe

Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Pianist Sungae Choe leads this recital.

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Infinate Groove Project

Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Mario Carrillo leads this hour of exploring groove in many different forms and styles with amazing musicians.

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Film Screening: V-Day: Until the Violence Stops

Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:00 p.m., The Media Center [Map]

A stunning documentary about V-Day's global movement to end violence against women and girls. [details]

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Kevin Bedejus Percussion Recital

Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

For his last semester at Berklee, drummer Kevin Bedejus presents this recital.

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The Jordan Maley Quintet

Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Jordan Maley and his band will present a set of original music. This will be their second performance at Berklee College of Music.

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LipTease

Logan 5 and the Runners / LipTease / Brite Lite Brite

Friday, February 26, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

Electro-pop performers Logan 5 and the Runners and LipTease co-headline this explosive evening of music, with special guest Brite Lite Brite. [details]

$8 general admission; student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
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February
27

Nini & Ben (CD Release) / The Spring Standards / Russell Lacy

Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

$10, general admission; student discount available at Berklee Performance Center box office
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February
28
Music Series at Berklee

Great American Songbook: The Music of Motown

Sunday, February 28, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]

Motown celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2009 with the bittersweet memory of Michael Jackson's electrifying performance at the 25th anniversary concert. In tribute, Berklee students and faculty artists perform the timeless music of Motown with a full orchestra. Learn more about the event.

$20, $15, reserved seating
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March 2010

March
1
KidsJam @ Berklee

Train Songs

Monday, March 1, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.

Reservations Required
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Donald Harrison Jr.

Monday, March 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]

Nicknamed the "King of Nouveau Swing," jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. travels to Berklee from his home in New Orleans for this clinic. [details]

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Mauricio Andrade

Monday, March 1, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Guitarist Mauricio Andrade and his group present a set of high-energy originals and standards.

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