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Summer Concerts at Spectacle Island


Presented by Natixis Global Asset Management

As the weather warms up, join Berklee students, alumni, and faculty for a free outdoor music series held in neighborhoods throughout Metro Boston and beyond. The series culminates with the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival on September 28.


“Summer in the City is one of our very best contributions to the local community – the world’s next great artists performing throughout Boston all summer long. You can be among the first to see their careers take flight,” said Berklee President Roger H. Brown. Past performers have included Esperanza Spalding, Dopapod, and the Stray Birds, to name a few.


Summer in the City concerts bring neighborhoods to life with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues, flamenco, and Celtic music. The Boston-area concerts take place in destinations throughout the city from the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Institute of Contemporary Art, the Boston Harbor Islands, and the Boston Common’s newly renovated Brewer Fountain Plaza to communities with strong cultural identities ranging from Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, East Boston, and the South End.


Click on one of the locations on the left to find a concert near you.

Daniel Rotem Trio

Spectacle Island, 1:00 p.m.Free

Daniel Rotem has performed at different Berklee venues with numerous ensembles, including the Rainbow Big Band led by Phil Wilson, the Concert Jazz Band led by Greg Hopkins, and as a featured guest at a joint performance of India Arie and Israeli composer/singer Idan Raichel.

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Balem Garcia and Selina Elsie

Spectacle Island, 1:00 p.m.Free

Selina Elsie is an artist who uses all forms of art to promote positivity to the community. Balam Garcia is a composer, arranger, and bassist.

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Eduardo Mercuri Quintet

Spectacle Island, 1:00 p.m.Free

With his new quintet, the guitarist Eduardo Mercuri explores his personal approach to the Modern Brazilian Music.

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Luis D'Elias

Spectacle Island, 1:00 p.m.Free

Venezuelan musician and guitar player Luis D’Elias plays a blend of traditional Venezuelan influences mixed with contemporary jazz and rock.

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Grant Richards Trio

Spectacle Island, 1:00 p.m.Free

In his short career, Grant Richards has performed with many renowned artists including Esperanza Spalding, Chuck Israels, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dave Liebman, Ben Wolfe, Damian Erskine, Greg Hopkins, John Lockwood, and Filo Machado.

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Juana Aquerreta Group

Spectacle Island, 1:00 p.m.Free

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Juana Aquerreta blends her musical roots with contemporary styles. She will be performing a set of original tunes, joined by her friends Jacinta Clusellas (guitar), Tomas Latorre (bass), Tiago Michelin (drums), and Eleni Arapoglou (vocals).

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Albino Mbie Group

Spectacle Island, 1:00 p.m.Free

Mozambique-born guitarist Albino Mbie fuses the sound of his home country with jazz. He graduated from Berklee in 2012 after studying in the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

 

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