The Signature Series at Berklee presents a new season of performances by students, faculty, alumni, and world-renowned musicians. The fall 2018 half of the series will include a celebration of retired Woodwind Department Chair Bill Pierce, a memorial performance for legendary guitarist John Abercrombie, an electronic digital instrument showcase, a tribute by acclaimed performers Paquito DRivera and Berta Rojas, and an unforgettable collaboration between Kailash Kher and the Berklee Indian Ensemble. Tickets for all performances, with the exception of The Art of the Tenor: Celebrating Bill Pierce and Kailash Kher Meets Berklee, will go on sale Friday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m.
All concerts take place at the Berklee Performance Center (BPC), located at 136 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston. Tickets will be available at berklee.edu/bpc or at the BPC box office; call 617-747-2261 for more information. The BPC is a wheelchair-accessible venue.
The Art of the Tenor: Celebrating Bill Pierce Wednesday, September 26, at 8:00 p.m.
In honor of renowned saxophonist and educator Bill Pierce 73, this celebratory concert features his former students Javon Jackson B.M. 87, Mark Turner B.M. 90, Antonio Hart B.M. 91, and Melissa Aldana B.M. '09. Pierce, an alumnus and chair emeritus of Berkees Woodwind Department, has performed with some of the indisputable masters of music, including Freddie Hubbard, Marvin Gaye, Tony Williams, Art Farmer, Hank Jones, Stevie Wonder, and Art Blakey. Pierce will lead part of the concert with longtime collaborators Kevin Eubanks '79, 05H on guitar, Jake Sherman B.M. 13 on organ, and Terri Lyne Carrington B.M. '83, 03H on drums, along with a host of special guests to help further pay tribute to his significant contributions to music. Tickets are currently on sale for this performance.
Admission: $20 / $25 / $30 in advance; $25 / $30 / $35 day of show
John Abercrombie: Timeless-A Memorial Tribute Concert Wednesday, October 10, at 8:00 p.m.
In celebration of the late guitar virtuoso John Abercrombie 67, the Berklee Guitar Department pays tribute to his life, music, and memories with friends and longtime collaborators. The concert will feature performances by fellow Guitar Department faculty Tim Miller and Bruce Saunders, students, and guest artists Joey Baron and Lage Lund B.M. 00. Abercrombie came to prominence in the mid-1970s, forging a path followed by guitarists Bill Frisell '77, '17H, Mick Goodrick 67, and Pat Metheny 96H. A recording artist with ECM records for 40 years, his influential albums were among the first to blend rock, folk, and world music with jazz. He collaborated with a wide range of artists, frequently working with Jack DeJohnette, Ralph Towner, John Scofield B.M. 73, 97H, Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler, Marc Copland, and Richie Beirach.
Admission: $10 in advance; $15 day of show
Innovate: The Berklee Electronic Digital Instrument Tuesday, October 30, at 8:00 p.m.
The Electronic Production and Design Department will celebrate Berklee's finest student electronic digital instrument (EDI) performers along with special guests Rachel Z, Thavius Beck, Moldover, and dolltr!ck. The concert will showcase the instrument in a wide variety of musical settings covering the breadth of its artistic applications.
Admission: $15 / $20 in advance; $20 / $25 day of show
Paquito DRivera and Berta Rojas Meet Berklee: The Music of Agust n Barrios Mangor Thursday, November 15, at 8:00 p.m.
Grammy Award-winning Cuban musician and composer Paquito D'Rivera and acclaimed Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas will perform music from their recent release D a y Medio. Featuring a large student ensemble, the concert will showcase music by celebrated composer Agust n P o Barrios Mangor , and traditional Paraguayan songs arranged by Berklee students, including Recuerdos de Ipacara , P jaro Chog , and Mis Noches Sin Ti.
Admission: $15/ $20 in advance; $20 / $25 day of show
Kailash Kher Meets Berklee Saturday, December 15, at 8:00 p.m.
Kailash Kher is a renowned Indian artist famous for his unique and powerful voice and style. Influenced by Indian folk and Sufi music, he is a prominent singer in several languages. He has performed more than 700 songs in movies, receiving two Filmfare Awards for Best Male Playback Singer, and has also drawn international acclaim for his work in the band Kailasa. At this event, Kher will perform with the Berklee Indian Ensemble, a group popular in India and Boston, as well as on YouTube, where their videos have been viewed more than 80 million times.
Tickets for Kailash Kher Meets Berklee will go on sale Monday, September 17, at 10:00 a.m.
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The Signature Series at Berklee presents a new season of performances by students, faculty, alumni, and world-renowned musicians. The fall 2018 half of the series will include a celebration of retired Woodwind Department Chair Bill Pierce, a memorial performance for legendary guitarist John Abercrombie, an electronic digital instrument showcase, a tribute by acclaimed performers Paquito DRivera and Berta Rojas, and an unforgettable collaboration between Kailash Kher and the Berklee Indian Ensemble. Tickets for all performances, with the exception of The Art of the Tenor: Celebrating Bill Pierce and Kailash Kher Meets Berklee, will go on sale Friday, August 31, at 10:00 a.m.
