David Friend Recital Hall Concerts 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 10 [4:00 p.m.]- April Thomas - Pianist April Thomas presents originals and standards in a jazz/funk idiom featuring vocals and a special arrangement of a spiritu- al. 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 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. Berklee College of Music www.berklee.edu 1140 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02215-3693 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. February 24 - [4:00 p.m.] Ron Mahdi Presents A Tribute to James Williams Faculty member bassist Ron Mahdi presents a tribute to the late pianist and composer James Williams featuring faculty pianist Consuelo Candelaria, Woodwind Chair Bill Pierce and Ensemble Chair Ron Savage, drums. February 28- [4:00 p.m.] New Piano Music — Piano department chair Stephany Tiernan and composition department faculty member Andrew List present student compositions for solo piano. Students submitted compositions to be performed by piano students and the pianists chose the compositions and collabo- rated with the composers to prepare for this special piano week event. Compositions in a wide range of styles by Roberto Toscano, Dan Bergland, Francesco Artusato, Roman Kovalik, Apakk Hui, Muarizio Yazig and Tommy Pedrini.