Swingin' in Mothers Rest
Bringing Live Jazz to the Back Bay Fens
June 25, 2001
The Fenway Civic Association, in conjunction with ParkARTS and Berklee College of Music, presents three evenings of jazz music: Swingin' in Mothers Rest on Wednesday, July 11, 18, and 25, at 6:30 p.m. (weather permitting). The event is free. Mothers Rest playground is located down the stairs from the Boylston Street bridge, right across the street from Berklee's 22 The Fenway building. Folding chairs and blankets are recommended, and picnic dinners are encouraged.
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Vibraphonist Victor Mendoza |
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"Thanks to the partnership between the City of Boston, the Fenway Civic Association, and Berklee College of Music, Mothers Rest will come alive with the sounds of jazz this summer," said Mayor Thomas M. Menino. "I invite residents and visitors of all ages to join us for three great evenings of free music in the Fens."
Now in its fifth year, ParkARTS began as Mayor Menino's initiative to present a yearlong program of arts and culture related programs and events in Boston's park system. Sponsored by Fleet and thanks in part to a grant from John Hancock, ParkARTS will join the Fenway Civic Association and Berklee College of Music to present Swingin' in Mothers Rest this summer.
July 11: Victor Mendoza and Friends
Considered by critics around the world to be one of today's finest Latin jazz artists, Mexican-born vibraphonist and composer Victor Mendoza's career includes performances with his own group and as guest soloist around the globe.
He has recorded and performed with his own group, and artists such as Paquito D'Rivera, Danilo Pérez, Michel Camilo, Claudio Roditi, and Giovanni Hidalgo, have earned him the respect of critics and jazz fans around the globe. "This is Why," one of Victor's previous recordings, led Latin Beat Magazine to name him one of the Outstanding Latin Jazz Artists of the Year. Victor is a professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music. His website for more info is <www.victormendoza.com>
July 18: Marianne Solivan
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Vocalist Marianne Solivan |
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Photo by Liz Linder |
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Returning to Mothers Rest for the second year, is Berklee student Marianne Solivan, a versatile vocalist who sings in jazz and Latin styles. She has performed extensively throughout the greater Boston area with her own groups, as well as other musical projects. With her jazz quartet, Paris Œ25, Ms. Solivan has been performing for almost three years at venues such as the Head of the Charles Regatta Ball at the Hyatt Regency, The Vault Bistro and Wine Bar, Hubbs Grill and Tap, and many more.
Ms. Solivan currently teaches voice at Bristol Studios, ZUMIX (a non-profit organization empowering youth to make change through music), as well as a Berklee sponsored mentor program. Her website is <www.msjazzquartet.com>
July 25: The Michael Herklots Quartet
Percussionist and Berklee student Michael Herklots returns for the third year to perform at Mothers Rest. Michael has maintained an active schedule of performing the last few years. He has performed at venues such as The Roxy, Scullers Jazz Club, Bob the Chef's, and at the Symphony Hall Centennial Celebration.
He performs weekly with the Urban Outreach Orchestra at local city high schools, and every Thursday evening at The Caveau downstairs at Marche, Prudential Center. His website is <mherklots.tripod.com>
For more information on this concert series, please call the President's Office of Community Affairs at Berklee College of Music at (617) 747-2447.
The Fenway Civic Association, the area's oldest community organization, works with residents, public agencies, and institutions to enhance urban living for residents and visitors. Run entirely by volunteers, it sponsors an annual Rose Garden picnic, Back Bay Fens Bird Walk, and other civic events which highlight the unique natural, cultural and academic riches of the Fenway.
Mothers Rest incorporates Frederick Law Olmsted's vision for the Emerald Necklace and is beautifully nestled on the banks of the Fenway. This area holds all the charm and maintains the beauty of one of the historical areas that makes Boston unique. "This should be the best year yet" said Bill Richardson of the Fenway Civic Association. "With the combined efforts of Berklee College and ParkARTS we're on the way to becoming a major annual jazz event in the city."
J. Curtis Warner Jr., Assistant Vice President, Community and Governmental Affairs, Berklee College of Music, comments, "Each time we work with the Fenway Civic Association they inspire growth in our commitment to this neighborhood. This year's series, the third one, will be the best ever!"
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