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Berklee Performance Center Concerts
March 4 — Toshiko Akyoshi - Renowned Berklee alumnus bandleader/pianist
Toshiko Akiyoshi performs in a trio setting as part of Piano Week activities.
March 9 — Contemporary Writing Production Department Concert Tribute to
Brazilian Composer- This year, the annual CWP Student Concert, directed by
CWP Faculty member Dan Moretti, will be a Tribute to Brazilian Composers. Stu-
dents will write original arrangements (in varying styles) of master Brazilian com-
posers and songwriters like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, Ivan Lins, and many
others. The nucleus of the band will be the DigTrio, including Berklee graduates
from Brazil Gustavo Assis Brasil and Mauricio Zotarelli. The DigTrio recently re-
leased their first CD and specialize in a contemporary approach to Brazilian influ-
enced music. The band for the concert will also include strings, horns and vocalists.
All members of the band will be either current or former Berklee students.
March 10 - Kyoko Satoh Little Jazz Orchestra — Original jazz and standards for
large ensemble will be presented by alto saxophonist/composer/arranger Kyoko
Satoh with special guest trombonist Phil Wilson.
March 11 — Ergonomy Trio /Among Friends — Vocalist Christy Bluhm presents
jazz originals for vocal quartet as well as rhythm section and horns with special
guests Voice department assistant chair Bob Stoloff, faculty members trumpeter
Tiger Okoshi and pianist Mark Shilansky and Syncopation. Then, Guitarist Eren
Gumrukcouglu presents European jazz fusion originals for his trio with Yan Perchuk,
bass and Jordan Perslon, drums.
March 22 — Neil Leonard Ensemble featuring Jamaaladeen Tacuma/Birdsongs
of the Mesozoic and Guests - Faculty composer/saxophonist/synthesist Neil
Leonard performs original compositions that meld driving rfunk, harmolodic impro-
visation and electronics. Special guest bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma joins
keyboardist David Bryant and drummer Chris Bowman. Then faculty member Michael
Bierylo presents new electro —acoustic chamber music new American Art Rock for
piano, guitar, synthesizers, woodwinds and electronics.
March 23 — Singers Night - Outstanding student vocalists and instrumentalists
representing all semester levels, as well as faculty, will perform in a variety of styles
including jazz, rock, R&B under the direction of Voice department Singers’ Night
Team.
March 25 — International Folk Festival - The 18th Annual International Folk Music
Festival will feature students performing the music of Italy, Scotland, Indonesia,
Columbia, Ireland, Venezuela, U.S.A., South Africa, The Middle East, and the Car-
ibbean. The show will be followed by a big party in the cafeteria. This concert is
sponsored by the Yo Team and the Office of Student Affairs, and is part of Song’s
Nothing Conservatory About It Concert Series.
Berklee
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02215-3693
March 4 — Toshiko Akyoshi - Renowned Berklee alumnus bandleader/pianist
Toshiko Akiyoshi performs in a trio setting as part of Piano Week activities.
March 9 — Contemporary Writing Production Department Concert Tribute to
Brazilian Composer- This year, the annual CWP Student Concert, directed by
CWP Faculty member Dan Moretti, will be a Tribute to Brazilian Composers. Stu-
dents will write original arrangements (in varying styles) of master Brazilian com-
posers and songwriters like Antonio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, Ivan Lins, and many
others. The nucleus of the band will be the DigTrio, including Berklee graduates
from Brazil Gustavo Assis Brasil and Mauricio Zotarelli. The DigTrio recently re-
leased their first CD and specialize in a contemporary approach to Brazilian influ-
enced music. The band for the concert will also include strings, horns and vocalists.
All members of the band will be either current or former Berklee students.
March 10 - Kyoko Satoh Little Jazz Orchestra — Original jazz and standards for
large ensemble will be presented by alto saxophonist/composer/arranger Kyoko
Satoh with special guest trombonist Phil Wilson.
March 11 — Ergonomy Trio /Among Friends — Vocalist Christy Bluhm presents
jazz originals for vocal quartet as well as rhythm section and horns with special
guests Voice department assistant chair Bob Stoloff, faculty members trumpeter
Tiger Okoshi and pianist Mark Shilansky and Syncopation. Then, Guitarist Eren
Gumrukcouglu presents European jazz fusion originals for his trio with Yan Perchuk,
bass and Jordan Perslon, drums.
March 22 — Neil Leonard Ensemble featuring Jamaaladeen Tacuma/Birdsongs
of the Mesozoic and Guests - Faculty composer/saxophonist/synthesist Neil
Leonard performs original compositions that meld driving rfunk, harmolodic impro-
visation and electronics. Special guest bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma joins
keyboardist David Bryant and drummer Chris Bowman. Then faculty member Michael
Bierylo presents new electro —acoustic chamber music new American Art Rock for
piano, guitar, synthesizers, woodwinds and electronics.
March 23 — Singers Night - Outstanding student vocalists and instrumentalists
representing all semester levels, as well as faculty, will perform in a variety of styles
including jazz, rock, R&B under the direction of Voice department Singers’ Night
Team.
March 25 — International Folk Festival - The 18th Annual International Folk Music
Festival will feature students performing the music of Italy, Scotland, Indonesia,
Columbia, Ireland, Venezuela, U.S.A., South Africa, The Middle East, and the Car-
ibbean. The show will be followed by a big party in the cafeteria. This concert is
sponsored by the Yo Team and the Office of Student Affairs, and is part of Song’s
Nothing Conservatory About It Concert Series.
Berklee
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02215-3693
