January 21 January 25 January 26 January 27 January 28 February 1 February 3 February 8 February 9 Berklee Performance Center Concerts SPRING 1988 OTTO’S MOTTO —Faculty bassist Bruce Gertz co-leads a quartet with saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi playing original jazz compositions. Rounding out this outstanding group are Adam Nussbaum, drums, and Andy Laverne, piano. CLIFF WITTSTRUCK & FRIENDS/SLED DOGS ON PARADE — Faculty guitarist Cliff Wittstruck presents a nine-piece ensemble per- forming jazz, rock, blues and funk compositions. In the second half, a quintet led by faculty guitarist Jim Kelly will perform original jazz and rock compositions by faculty saxophonist Jim Odgren and Kelly. THE SECRET/EXCALIBUR—The first part of this two-for- one concert features acoustic jazz for a trio led by faculty pianist Laszlo Gardony. In the second half Ear Training Department faculty member trumpeter Brian Lewis leads a 17-piece big band in a pro- gram of contemporary jazz. PRONE TO OBSESSIVENESS—Afro, Latin, jazz and rock styles will be featured in this program directed by Jazz Composition Department faculty member trombonist Bob Pilkington who will lead a small group and a salsa big band. THE LATIN JAZZ UNION/BRUNO RABERG GROUP —Faculty bassist Irving Cancel leads his seven-piece Latin jazz group in a pro- gram of compositions by Duke Ellington, McCoy Tyner and Cancel. In the second half a quintet led by faculty bassist Bruno Raberg will perform contemporary jazz originals with special guest guitarist Mick Goodrick. FACULTY PIANISTS’ NIGHT —Piano Department Chairman Paul Schmeling presents his faculty performing in a rhythm section with various guests. TOGETHER WE WORK, TOGETHER WE PLAY—The Ensemble Department faculty get together to perform bop, contemporary jazz and fusion styles in a variety of instrumental settings under the direc- tion of Chairman Orville Wright. THE MUSIC OF PRINCE SHELL—Faculty saxophonist Allan Chase presents the arrangements of Prince Shell performed by a faculty big band. SOUND ADVICE w/Anne Marie Moss— Commercial Arranging Department faculty Dennis Grillo presents a 25-piece ensemble with special guest jazz singer Anne Marie Moss performing concertized jazz and Latin Styles.