Pianist Mark Shilansky presents a program of jazz and world music written and inspired by composer Vince Mendoza, whose music has been recorded by jazz luminaries such as Michael Brecker, John Scofield, and Luciana Souza, and who has written arrangements for pop artists such as Joni Mitchell and Björk. Shilansky explores Mendoza's music in small group settings, from trio to multi-horn ensembles, featuring a variety of Berklee faculty guests.
In conjunction with the Red Room at Cafe 939, the Songwriting Department proudly presents Berklee Original Open Mic, an open mic event for Berklee songwriters.
Berklee bass professor Evan Marien blends genres, technology, and technique in an electrifying performance. With hundreds of thousands of YouTube views and a worldwide following, Marien will be joined by fellow Berklee faculty and students.
A gold medal winner in the Rubinstein Competition, pianist Angela Cheng will perform sonatas by Mozart and Beethoven, variations by Cecile Chaminade, and works by Chopin.
