Swedish bass player Albin Sundström performs a set of original compositions and covers arranged for his own jazz group. The performance will meld different influences and aesthetics, ranging from post-bop and fusion to traditional Swedish music.
Thomas Mulcahy, bassist and jazz composition major, presents his recital Love Letters, Beauty, and the Interior Life. An orchestra of outstanding musicians, under his direction, offers a reflection on the beauty of the interior life.
Between head-nodding grooves and thoughtful melodies, Ferran Rico’s music weaves together contemporary jazz, Central European harmony, his Mediterranean roots, and global influences—always grounded in the deep traditions of improvised Black American music.
Brent J. Schwartz presents the brent j. schwartz group, performing an eclectic mix of funky electronic grooves. Come hear new arrangements, soundscape explorations, and deep, improvised rhythms.
Oskar Cartaya delivers an interactive master class that blends music, history, and humor. From breaking down the myth of “where is 1” and demonstrating authentic Afro-Caribbean bass lines to exploring songwriting, arranging, producing, and sound—all from a bassist’s perspective—Cartaya offers students practical insight into both the art and craft of music.
Lena Zheng and Tong Hu blend jazz fusion, neo-soul, and R&B with touches of Chinese musical influence. Their recital features originals, new arrangements, and reimagined covers.
Groovejuice (Marco Salazar) presents an original set for their senior jazz composition recital, drawing from a catalog of more than 30 works that blend neo-soul, Latin, rock, fusion, and more.
Liam Luo presents Chapter Eight, his eighth recital at Berklee. This performance will include Luo's original music that he has written in his jazz composition courses.
Bryan Beller
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Join veteran bassist and Berklee alumnus Bryan Beller as he shares some insights into the bass, playing the music of the Aristocrats and Joe Satriani, and real-world knowledge of the music business.
