For the past ten years Claudio Ragazzi has been scoring music for film and television, theater and ballet as well as performing both as side man and with his own group. Mr. Ragazzi has worked with some of Boston's most respectable and recognizable film directors, including Brad Anderson, for whom he scored his MIRAMAX feature film, "Next Stop Wonderland;" Jan Egleson, scoring the soon to be released "The Blue Diner and Sam Weissman." In 1998, the soundtrack for "Next Stop Wonderland" cracked Billboard's Top Ten list, sustaining it for more than twelve weeks. He also wrote the music for the critically acclaimed "Blue Tango," for The Boston Ballet and the staging of William Shakespeare's "The Twelfth Night."
Sponsored by the Professional Writing Division.

Lecture on the MFA Collection of Pre-Colombian Art Works by Professor Henry Tate,
1:00 p.m., Lawrence and Alma Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is the home of one of the nation's finest collection of Pre-Colombian art. Professor Henry Tate will share highlights of this outstanding collection. A Berklee student ID card permits you to free admittance to the MFA providing you the opportunity to see the art in person.
Sponsored by the Professional Education Division and General Education Department.

Pablo Ablanedo Group,
4:00 p.m., Lawrence and Alma Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street

Pablo Ablanedo will lead his own group, Pablo Ablanedo Group, in a performance of his original compositions. Ablanedo works explore jazz forms that incorporate the South American rhythms and especially those from his native Argentina. Prior to his 1993 arrival at Berklee, Ablanedo was an active pianist and composer in Argentina. He composed for, performed with, and arranged for several groups with his work heard on radio, television, and on the road as he toured South America. While at Berklee, Pablo's talent for jazz composition was recognized. Since 1994 his original compositions have been performed by the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra led by Greg Hopkins.
Sponsored by the Professional Writing Division.

Linea 3,
7:00 p.m., Lawrence and Alma Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street

Linea 3 was formed in 1998. The principal objective of this trio featuring bassist Gabriel Gonzalez, guitarist Francesco Alcacer, and drummer Edy Vega is to create a personal style through original compositions, as well as through the interpretation of music by other writers, giving each tune their original treatment. Listening to Linea 3, one can hear a fusion of styles such as rock, funk and jazz.
Sponsored by the College Diversity Committee.

Latin Faculty Concert: Mili Bermejo and Victor Mendoza,
8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue

	Mili Bermejo

Percussion Department Associate Professor Victor Mendoza will round out the evening with a performance of the Victor Mendoza Latin Jazz Sextet. Performing original music from his latest CD, Black Bean Blues will be joined Mendoza on vibes by saxophonist Jim Odgren, pianist Alon Yavanai, bassist Fernando Huergo, percussionist Egui Castrillo, and drummer Steve Langone.
Sponsored by the College Diversity Committee.