October 13 October 14 October 15 October 21 October 22 October 26 Berklee Performance Center Concerts FALL 1992 “EL CAMARON” DIED)/ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE—Original jazz compositions by saxophonist Jaime Fatds will be performed by different size ensembles from duo to big band. In the second half, saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa presents his trio per- forming experimental and avant-garde jazz in the syle of Omette Coleman, David Liebman, and Steve Coleman. SOUND TALK/THE STREAM OF GREEN—Pianist/composer/ arranger Michiko Takatani presents all original jazz for her nine- piece ensemble. Then Yusuke Yamamoto, playing mallets and per- cussion, presents his septet performing original contemporary jazz. JOHN BABOIAN & FRIENDS/BOPSIMATHY—Faculty guitarist John Baboian presents original mainstream and contemporary jazz compositions performed by his eight-piece ensemble including faculty members Dan Harrington, woodwinds, Roy Okutani, trumpet, Victor Mendoza, vibes, and Ron McWhorter-Mahdi, bass. In the second half, a contemporary acoustic jazz trio/quartet under the direction of faculty guitarist Stephen Rochinski performs originals and compositions by Tim Hagans and Bob Dogan with faculty pianist Suzanna Sifter. SVITI SAVA/THE WAY I SEE IT—Drummer Marko Djordjevic pre- sents his trio performing original compositions inspired by Yugoslav music. In the second half, pianist Sasi Shalom and his quintet, Modus, performs jazz rock originals with Middle Eastern influences. OFF-SPRING/THE CHRISTIAN VER HALEN DOUBLE BAND— Violinist Tomoko Iwamoto presents a string quartet performing jazz standards and original compositons and arrangements with special guest String Department Chair Matt Glaser. In the second half, guitar- ist Christian Ver Halen offers original compositions containing jazz, R&B, and world music in a blend of musical styles performed by a double-sized band including Teodross Avery, saxophone, and Marc Miralta, drums. BUSTER WILLIAMS AND GARRISON FEWELL—As part of this year's Bass Week activities, renowned acoustic bassist Buster Williams will perform jazz in duet with faculty guitarist Garrison Fewell.