Tyler White presents his jazz composition senior recital, featuring a performance of The Circular Suite as well as two other original compositions. Spanning styles from cool jazz to free improvisation to traditional old-time, White presents his entire musical journey as one full circle.
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.
Composer Taylor Stanley and his band present an evening of large ensemble jazz, combining a variety of musical influences including folk, pop, and musical theater. This recital will feature both arrangements and original compositions.
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.
Violinist and composer Maya Leibowitz presents a wide spectrum of original pieces from her time at Berklee, featuring strings, horns, and rhythm section.
The Randy Pingrey Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of new music for jazz orchestra, featuring many Berklee College of Music faculty, alumni, and Boston music community members.
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.
Esther Dong is a half Chinese, half Korean jazz composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and sound artist. Drawing from her diverse musical roots, she will present a collection of original works for both small and large ensembles—music deeply grounded in personal stories and lived experiences. This program is an expressive and honest reflection of her artistic journey.
The Olson Pingrey Quartet, a.k.a. the OPQ, is led by the husband/wife team of trombonist Randy Pingrey and baritone saxophonist Kathy Olson. This chordless quartet plays original jazz compositions and is rounded out by the fantastic Fernando Huergo on electric bass and the incomparable Austin McMahon on drums.
The Brosamer/Dong Collective is a progressive jazz fusion group led by Bailey Brosamer and Esther Dong, blending individual expression and eclectic influences into a unified, cathartic sound.
Experience the vibrant sounds of the jazz orchestra with sizzling works by Jeff Claassen and Ayn Inserto. It’s the perfect way to cool down—and heat up your evening with bold, modern grooves.
Emerging jazz composer Zhengtao Pan presents his original compositions for jazz orchestra, featuring selections from his debut album alongside pieces from his upcoming second album.
