David Friend Recital Hall Concerts February 3 [4:00 p.m.]- George Russell Jr. - Faculty member George Russell Jr. presents an exciting blend of jazz, gospel and funk originals and cover tunes. His band will include Wesley Wirth on bass, Sean Skeete on drums, and spoken word artist Robyn Rease. February 7- Shade - Faculty vocalist David Thorne Scott performs jazz for his quintet from his new recording, Shade. February 8- A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: An Evening of the Blues - Vocalist Minna-Lisa Mattsson performs the music of legendary vocalist Aretha Franklin with a rhythm section and five horns. Drawing from her early reper- toire Minna-Lisa will include blues, pop/rock and some jazz selections. February 9 - Don't Try This At Home - The Berklee Country Music Ensemble- The Berklee Country Music Ensemble under the direction of faculty guitarist Mike Ihde, per- forms top country hits as well as instrumen- tals in classic country, western swing, and rockabilly styles. An exciting and entertain- ing evening of Hot Country and Blazing Instrumentals performed by Berklee's best Pickers and Singers. February 14- Jazz Vocal Series- Under the direction of faculty vocalist Maggi Scott, fac- ulty jazz vocalists will perform selections appropriate for Valentine’s Day in a variety of settings including duets, accompanied by piano, bass and drums. February 15- The Music and Life of Bob Marley with Roger Steffens - The Music and Life of Bob Marley class at Berklee College of Music will be hosting the world renowned reggae and Marley historian Roger Steffens in a 2-hour multi-media event celebrating Berklee College of Music www.berklee.edu 1140 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215-3693 Black History Month and Marley’s 60th birth- day! The event will begin with Steffens illu- minating many interesting facts, stories and personal recollections of Marley’s life enhanced by the presentation of rare audio and video clips from Steffens’ famous “Reggae Archives”. The event will conclude with a rollicking performance of Marley’s music by the members of the Music and Life of Bob Marley performance studies class, directed by Matt Jenson. February 16- Storytellers- Voice department faculty Didi Stewart presents her students performing pop/rock songs by contemporary singer-songwriters. Storytellers performers reveal the stories behind the song making for a personal, intimate concert experience. February 17- [4:00 p.m.] Jim Peterson Faculty guitarist Jim Peterson presents a gospel and R & B performance as part of the Black History Month Music Celebration. February 22- Black Bahia-Marcos Santos and The Brazilian/African Connection - Percussionist Marcos Santos will highlight the African and Native Brazilian roots of this music. Songs by Luiz Gonzaga, Gilberto Gil, Lenine, Caetano Veloso and Carlinhos Brown will be performed.