Wein works to preserve the Newport festival legacy Sep 5, 2008
"Wein now is putting together a different Newport All-Stars band for a Nov. 4-9 engagement at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center that will feature a veteran front-line with tenor saxophonist-flutist Lew Tabackin and trumpeter Randy Sandke.Wein realized early on that he'd never be the greatest jazz pianist after hearing Art Tatum, but he discovered his true calling as an impresario while still a college student in 1949 when his bandleader, clarinetist Edmond Hall, asked him to... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Musical house call Sep 5, 2008
From September to June, AYDM s instructors, most who hold degrees from Berklee College of Music or other prestigious music schools, make house calls to their students. Every lesson lasts an hour and classes run on a semester basis, congruent to students academic schedules. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Hip To Be Square Sep 4, 2008
After that, she went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, then played with a raucous fusion band called Feliz No Cumpleanos. During this period, Sariana began to fall in love with jazz. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What a racket Sep 2, 2008
Only the members of Apollo Sunshine know for sure whether the band's crackpot eclecticism developed as a product of, or an allergic reaction to, its Berklee College of Music pedigree. Having survived individual moves to Brooklyn and San Francisco, on its third album this Massachusetts trio remains adept at more styles than a Planet Aid drop box. (Boston Globe)
* Rock begins at 40 for Hatfield Sep 1, 2008
In 1986, Hatfield enrolled at Berklee College of Music. Withdrawn to the point where she wouldnt eat in the cafeteria even though her parents had paid for a meal plan, Hatfield managed to meet Freda Love and John Strohm, and the threesome formed the Blake Babies. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lower your ATM scores while you shop colleges Aug 31, 2008
Berklee College of Music, Boston University, Emmanuel College, Fisher College, Mass College of Art and Design, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, New England College of Optometry, New England Conservatory, Northeastern University, Simmons College, Suffolk University, Urban College of Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Wheelock College. Finding an affordable place to stay in Boston can be daunting but if you plan ahead you can secure a room at Hotel 140 (140 Clarendon St.,... (Boston Globe)
Juliana Hatfield charts her progress Aug 24, 2008
The following year, in 1986, Hatfield enrolled at Berklee College of Music. Withdrawn to the point where she wouldn't eat in the cafeteria even though her parents had paid for a meal plan, Hatfield managed to meet Freda Love and John Strohm, and the threesome formed the Blake Babies. (Boston Globe)
Money tight, some finish college in 3 years Aug 24, 2008
Berklee College of Music allows students who test out of classes to receive credits for those classes, at no charge. Like some other schools, Wellesley College offers classes during semester breaks. (Boston Globe)
Right at home Aug 22, 2008
A'tris, an indie-rock act led by former Berklee student Mason Taylor, will play earthy, textured songs, many of which appear on the group's new album, "Lensing." Opening will be recent ('07) Berklee College of Music graduate Keppie Coutts, who is from Australia and may remind you of Feist and Ingrid Michaelson. 8:15 p.m. $10. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Aug 16, 2008
The group is also a mix of musicians who are formally trained, like Gallegos, who graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, and those who are self-taught. "There are guys that don't read music at all, but their ears are like bat ears so they can hear everything. In a way I think it's an advantage, because if you have too many people staring at dots, then the groove is sacrificed," he said. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
* Have music, will travel: Swiss jazz pianist Claude Diallo Aug 15, 2008
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Smooth mix of jazz legends and new faces in Newport Aug 11, 2008
The seven-piece funk outfit, whose members met as teenagers at the Berklee College of Music, played a tight set of greasy funk that recalled James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic, and Earth Wind & Fire. Joined by JB's trombonist Fred Wesley, the band generated so much excitement that hundreds of people skipped Aretha's set on the main stage so they could hear the whole head of Lettuce. (Boston Globe)
Almost $900K coming to ECU grant winners Aug 11, 2008
Poorman joined ECU on Aug. 1 from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she served as director of the office of student financial aid. Previously she had been director of state scholarship administration for the Maryland Higher Education Commission and director of the office of admissions and student financial aid at Eastern New Mexico University. (The Daily Reflector)
Second Cup Cafe: Foreigner Aug 9, 2008
" Foreigner stopped by The Early Show's "Second Cup Cafe" Saturday to take a walk down Memory Lane and to show off their new tunes. The new formation of the band is made up of an eclectic mix of musicians: Jones, the old faithful, original band member; Bonham, the son of Led Zeppelin's drummer (John Bonham); Pilson, a member of the '80s band; Dokken; Hansen, lead vocalist of the '80s band, Hurricane; and Gimbel and Bluestein, both Berklee College of Music alums. Both Bonham and Pilson have even... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Eliza being Eliza Aug 5, 2008
"But my stuff isn't here yet. It's just me and my suitcases." Malakar said he and his 21-year-old sister still dream of attending Berklee College of Music. So maybe his next pad will be in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Belasco Theatre helps kids pursue dreams Aug 5, 2008
" His daughter, Shanti, 33 , runs a similar program in Hermosa Beach (Los Angeles County). Samuel Lewis, a Lafayette pediatrician who has produced shows for Belasco in the past, said he jumped at the chance to organize this one. Over the past few months, Lewis persuaded the bulk of the cast, many of whom performed in the 2000 Belasco production of "The Wiz," to return to the stage for the new show. It opens Thursday at Oakland's Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts. Lewis also raised more... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Donald Angle, 65; performed modern music on harpsichord Aug 3, 2008
After high school in Waynesboro, he moved to Boston in 1961 and briefly attended the Berklee College of Music, but found it a poor match for his talents and needs, not least because he was still finding ways to overcome a stammer. "He was too accomplished a musician and had too little theory, and he didn't fit into the jazz mode," his wife said. (Boston Globe)
Game plan meets its goal Aug 3, 2008
"Most of these kids have never touched a soccer ball before in their life, so it's a pretty cool experience to get them exposed," said Jonas Imbert, a 20-year-old Berklee College of Music student who helps coach. Wearing yellow cleats and a red Costa Rican soccer jersey, Imbert said he could already see improvement among many of the kids. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Jazz at the Fort Aug 2, 2008
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* Sizhukong creates new Chinese music with a jazzy soul Aug 1, 2008
But after hearing swing jazz for the first time during university, Peng was inspired to return to music and earned a degree in jazz composition at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After returning to Taipei, Peng helped form a small jazz combo, Metamorphosis, which is known for recasting Taiwanese folk songs in modern jazz styles, including Latin jazz, be-bop and post-bop. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Emily Elbert performs at Uncle Calvin’s Aug 1, 2008
At the end of August, Emily will return to Boston, where she ll be a sophomore at Berklee College of Music. The past year provided Emily with outstanding opportunities to grow as a musician. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Swing swing swing Jul 30, 2008
Students from the Berklee College of Music will open the show. The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Evening Concert Series continues on Aug. 6 and 13. (Boston Globe)
Neighbors (July 31) Jul 30, 2008
Berklee College of Music announces that Jesse Weiss of Needham has earned placement on the dean s list for the spring semester of the 2008 academic year. To be eligible for this honor, a fulltime student must achieve a grade point average of 3. (Needham Tab, MA)
Bay Area Prodigies Jul 27, 2008
Stephens attended Boston's Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship, after which he attended the Monk Institute. "It was an amazing experience," he says over the phone from the San Francisco apartment he's renting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Want to be a rocker? Jul 23, 2008
Moss is an assistant professor of music production and engineering at Berklee College of Music. He also is the founder of Boston-based Soundscape Productions and CreateSound, developers of Web-based audio applications. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Hey, small spender Jul 17, 2008
Not only does Kendall Square host a summer concert series with the Berklee College of Music (), Mix 98. 5 also runs a series of free, outdoor shows at the Prudential Center (). (Boston Globe)
College Park student sings praises of renowned arts camp Jul 16, 2008
She plans to study voice performance at Berklee College of Music to pursue a singing career. Interlochen Arts Camp is a summer arts program for aspriring artists in grades 3-12 at the Interlochen Center of the Arts. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Honoring local Marine at funeral Jul 16, 2008
Bruce Gertz, a professor at Berklee College of Music, was one teacher who was lucky enough to foster that raw talent when he taught West, who was 15 at the time. Gertz, who went on to teach West for several years, said West was a enthusiastic student with tremendous musical abilities. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Juan Luis Guerra is a Latin pop icon, but latest triumph still surprises him Jul 15, 2008
But Guerra, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music, says his early musical influences were broad. He's played with Sting and the Rolling Stones and one day dreams of doing a bachata with Paul McCartney. (Boston Globe)
Top drawer jazz Jul 14, 2008
Though he takes jazz seriously, he composes ensemble tunes such as "Miller Me Softly" and big band numbers such as "Quaalude for a Kiss." He taught music for years at Towson University and the Berklee College of Music before becoming director of jazz studies at Susquehanna University. He performs tonight as a culmination of his time with the Alaska Jazz Workshop. (Anchorage Daily News)
ABBA songs have staying power Jul 13, 2008
"Whether they sat down and counted and said, 'This can't be nine measures; it has to be eight,' they probably didn't, but they probably wrote eight because in Western music we are used to that balance," says Jon Aldrich, associate professor and founder of the songwriting department at Berklee College of Music. To illustrate, Aldrich hums the melody of the sing-songy "shave and a haircut," leaving out the "two bits" conclusion. (Boston Globe)
Obituary: Lance Cpl. Steven M. West Jul 13, 2008
As a teenager Steven played with the Lowell Philharmonic and performed in groups with musicians from Berklee College of Music. During the enlistment process, Steven was selected, by audition, to be a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Band. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Radio Knights ready to launch tour Jul 7, 2008
Dahan, who is the lead singer and writes the songs, and Settino, the band s drummer, attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston after graduating from Hingham High. They join the ranks of professional musicians who have graduated from the college such as singer/songwriter Paula Cole, jazz saxophonist/composer Branford Marsalis, producer/arranger Quincy Jones, and rock singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, among others. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Jazz band will testify on July 17 Jul 5, 2008
He came to Boston to pursue musical goals in 1975, making the first stop at Berklee College of Music ... Saxophonist and flutist Valerie Walton studied at Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory of Music. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Somerville resident travels with Berklee to help New Orleans Jul 4, 2008
Several Berklee College of Music faculty and staff members worked on a house in New Orleans for a week at the end of June ... Hencir is a Berklee College of Music academic advisor. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Average Joe figured out problem awhile ago Jul 3, 2008
Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts face off in many locations, including on Massachusetts Avenue near Berklee College of Music. Peter Vorvis, who owns the Dunkin' Donuts there, called it a friendly rivalry. (Boston Globe)
Comedian returns to his Rockwood roots for performance Jun 25, 2008
After living in Rockwood for about 12 years, Clemence attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass. where he developed his musical talents. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Conventions big business for entertainers Jun 21, 2008
Natalie Stovall, 26, a fiddler and singer with a degree in vocal performance from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, does a few dozen corporate shows a year hoping they will be a springboard to a recording contract. She performs "a good range of the spectrum," covering songs by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Shania Twain, Reba McEntire and Lynyrd Skynyrd. (AZCentral -- Business)
His musical talent finds new life in Dethklok Jun 20, 2008
For starters, Dethklok is a cartoon band, the subject of Small's Adult Swim show "Metalocalypse." And though Small has made his living for the past eight years writing and doing voice-over work for cartoons like "Metalocalypse" and "Home Movies," he didn't start doing comedy until after he had graduated from Berklee College of Music more than a decade ago. From that point on, comedy became Small's main gig, and his musical endeavors were limited to occasional writing for television projects. (Boston Globe)
* New but nostalgic, the music of Ken Ohtake Jun 20, 2008
Hirayasu made such an impression that Ohtake scrapped his plans to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston; instead, he stayed in Japan and served as Hirayasus backing guitarist. At the beginning, Ohtake imagines that they sounded strange to some, as he brought his jazz sensibilities to Okinawan folk music. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
With Clandestino parties, he opens eyes to Latin music Jun 18, 2008
Hinojosa's set list includes everything from hit-makers such as Colombian rocker Juanes and '80s Argentine supergroup Soda Stereo to more obscure acts to get the crowd pumped up for the local bands, usually from Berklee College of Music, that play live later in the evening. Pepe Dom nguez, who sings and plays keyboards for La Cupula, a band partly made up of MIT students, says Clandestino has opened up the door for other local groups to perform. (Boston Globe)
Bean named officer of the year Jun 18, 2008
Upon his discharge he attended Berklee College of Music. In 1984 he joined the 26th Yankee Division Band until it s deactivation in 1993 and then transferred into the 215th Army National Guard Band in Fall River where he still serves today. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Free outdoor music Jun 17, 2008
Wednesdays:Swingin' in Mothers RestThis marks the 10th year for these Fenway jazz concerts curated by the Berklee College of Music. Berklee teacher, jazz pianist, and vocalist Carolyn Wilkins gets to let loose when she launches the series July 9. (Boston Globe)
NAHS Class of 2008 graduate list Jun 14, 2008
Joshua Mayo Berklee College of Music ... Daniel Skoler Berklee College of Music. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
If she can make it there... Jun 13, 2008
Diaz doesn't have any official appearances lined up here, only brief slots at two parties - one hosted by Berklee College of Music, the other arranged by a guy named Phil who reached out on MySpace - and a local radio station interview. She has no badge, no showcase, and no real business here. (Boston Globe)
WHS grad combines music, faith Jun 13, 2008
Wellesley - Anthony Iannicelli/War Memorial Scholarship Recipient Age: 18 Wellesley High School Class: 2008 College plans: Attend Berklee College of Music in the fall. Honor: Chosen by the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation and the Board of Selectmen to receive the War Memorial Scholarship. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Israeli musician to plumb depths of jazz at Nighttown Jun 13, 2008
Her career as a professional jazz musician at a crossroads, Cohen immigrated to the United States to continue her studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. On weekends Cohen would sit in on gigs in New York. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Sky clears for grads Jun 12, 2008
Alex Muri of Sudbury plans to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston to become a teacher. And if there s an opening, he said he would return to Lincoln-Sudbury. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Ace On The Bass Jun 8, 2008
She now resides in Jersey City, N.J., but remains on the faculty at Berklee College of Music in Boston. She was hired as an instructor by the prestigious school after her graduation two years ago, becoming the second-youngest person, after her friend Pat Metheny, to serve in that capacity. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
De-stress in 5 minutes or less Jun 8, 2008
"Many people find they have a visceral reaction to something they heard in their youth," says Suzanne Hanser, chair of the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College of Music, in Boston, Massachusetts. Choose anything that triggers a positive image, like your wedding-dance song or the music that played during a first date or at the first rock concert you went to as a teenager. (CNN -- Health)
L-S graduates reminisce on past, dream of future Jun 7, 2008
By Marshall Wolff/Staff photographer. Katherine Maureen Carder receives her diploma on stage during Thursday night's graduation ceremony at Featherland Park in Sudbury. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Famed journalist speaks at graduation Jun 7, 2008
The ceremony began to an upbeat, modern take on the traditional Pomp and Circumstance by the Boston Brass Ensemble, conducted by Gregory Fritze, chair of the Composition Department at Berklee College of Music, which played throughout the processional. As the graduates streamed into the amphitheatre, projections of real-time video footage of the grads waving and mouthing "Hi Mom!" were seen on two giant screens on either side of the stage. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Via Audio a band sure to 'say something' Jun 6, 2008
" Bassist David Lizmi describes it as "a green screen-based video, and we're stationary in a vehicle, sort of like the "Back to the Future" Universal Studios ride," adding that it should be released later this month. In addition to Martins, who also plays keys and guitar, and Lizmi, the band includes Tom Deison on guitar and Adam Sturtevant on drums. All four members are graduates of Boston's Berklee College of Music. Although Lizmi studied music business in college, he knows that his band's... (Athens Banner-Herald)
New staffers begin work on 2009 international music festival Jun 3, 2008
Bornia, DBIF's new vice president of marketing and communications, studied at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach and Berklee College of Music in Boston. Formerly chief executive and artistic officer at the Cultural Trust of the Palm Beaches, Bornia was named one of the country's top 25 emerging cultural leaders in 2007 by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
The end of the beginning: For Keefe Tech grads, time to take next step Jun 2, 2008
The music aficionado hopes to take his guitar, bass, and drum playing ability to Berklee College of Music. He will first attend Massachusetts Bay Community College. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Spalding brings eclectic mix of music and moods to the stage May 31, 2008
Bassist, singer, bandleader, and songwriter Esperanza Spalding, 23, entered the Berklee College of Music at 16, and by the age of 20 she was the school's youngest-ever professor. As a backing musician for Joe Lovano, among others, and later as a leader of her own groups, she made a strong impression through singing along with her sinewy acoustic bass solos, almost dancing with the instrument, her Afro bobbing in time. (Boston Globe)
Saying farewell to high school May 29, 2008
" Another Provine classmate, Jamus Jamaal Wilson, 18, said he started as a nervous freshman four years ago but now he's ecstatic to graduate. His parents, he said, are proud of him. "They say it's a miracle (that he graduated)," Wilson said, smiling. He plans on studying engineering first at a community college and later at a four-year university. Kendretta Simpson and Jennifer Smith said goodbye to Forest Hill on Wednesday, but the two friends haven't seen the last of each other. "I don't think... (The Clarion-Ledger)
The Jazz Beat: Ellingtons right arm May 28, 2008
Johnny Souza is working jazz musician and alumnus of Berklee College of Music. He was born, raised and still lives in Plymouth. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Split personalities May 24, 2008
Twins Sean, left and Justin Richey are headed to the East Coast, Sean to the Manhattan School of Music and Justin to the Berklee College of Music in Boston ... Justin will be in Boston at the Berklee College of Music. (Fresno Bee)
Teacher can't beat having a studio in his home May 22, 2008
The graduate of Lansdowne High School (Class of 1976) earned a bachelor's degree in drumming from the Berklee College of Music in Boston then had to decide between teaching and performing. Playing meant months touring around the country; teaching would allow him to start a family and settle in the area near where he grew up. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Jazz groups gel for gala concert May 20, 2008
Ballou earned a B.M. (magna cum laude) from Berklee College of Music in 1986 and an M.A. from the University of New Hampshire in 1991. He is a familiar face around LHS as a former instructor in the after-school music program. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Events listings May 18, 2008
"Gospel and Gershwin" including "An American in Paris." With gospel choir from Berklee College of Music. 7/24: 7 p.m. Beale Estate, Adams National Historic Park, Quincy. (Boston Globe)
Step 1: Hack Vid Game Gear; Step 2: Rock May 18, 2008
With the popularity and complexity of today's video games, millions of living rooms now have gear that can compete with the expensive gadgetry of early computer-music pioneers, says Richard Boulanger, a professor of music synthesis at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Related. (ABC News)
UMA music professors work digitally released May 16, 2008
Lombardi earned his bachelor of music degree from Berklee College of Music and his master of music degree from New England Conservatory. Prior to arriving at UMA, Lombardi taught at Berklee College and performed in rock and jazz ensembles across the country on fretless electric bass. (Courier Publications, ME)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 16, 2008
Pianist Yuwen Peng (^), who received the Toshiko Akiyoshi Award for jazz composition while studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, started the group. SiZhuKong made an appearance earlier this year at Indonesias Java Jazz Festival, one of the largest jazz gatherings in the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
