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• The ABCs of Jazz (Vol. A–L)

  Monday, September 19, 2011, 8:15 p.m.

  Berklee Performance Center

  136 Massachusetts Avenue
  Boston MA 02115 [Map]

  The ABCs of Jazz Orchestra is a big-band ensemble composed of Berklee faculty, students, alumni, and local professional musicians from the New England region. The group is directed by and features the arrangements and compositions of Berklee faculty member and trumpeter Brian Lewis.

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  The ABCs of Jazz program takes the audience on an encyclopedic tour through the world of jazz, covering almost every major style, artist or composition from A (Armstrong) to Z (Zawinul).
  
  The ABCs of Jazz Orchestra is a big-band ensemble comprised of Berklee faculty, students, alumni, and local professional musicians from the New England region. The group is directed by and features the arrangements and compositions of Berklee faculty member and trumpeter Brian Lewis. 

  Can't make it to the show? This event will stream live on Concert Window.

  Admission: $8 in advance (discount applied at checkout), $12 day of show, general admission

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• East Meets West: A Night of Music in Many Shapes and Sizes

  Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 8:15 p.m.

  Berklee Performance Center

  136 Massachusetts Avenue
  Boston MA 02115 [Map]

  An exciting night of music led by faculty members Ayn Inserto and Jeff Claassen, featuring new and original music as well as more intimate configurations within the big band. Tickets are on sale now.

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  An exciting night of music led by faculty members Ayn Inserto and Jeff Claassen, featuring new and original music as well as more intimate configurations within the big band. Inserto and Claassen will perform arrangements of band members' original compositions, putting a different twist on them, as well as arrangements of contemporary popular music. The music will branch out a little beyond the modern big band sound, adding more global sounds to truly feel like East is meeting West.

  The AIJO is a 17-member big band that has been performing in the Boston area for the last nine years. The concert will also feature performances by faculty members Allen Chase and Eric Byers.

  Tickets are on sale now. Can't make it to the show? This event will be streamed live on Concert Window. 

  Admission: $8 in advance (discount applied at checkout), $12 day of show, general admission

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• Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra

  Thursday, September 22, 2011, 8:15 p.m.

  Berklee Performance Center

  136 Massachusetts Avenue
  Boston MA 02115 [Map]

  The show features the 19-piece Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra playing music by faculty member Darrell Katz and JCA composers. Can't make it to the show? This event will stream live on Concert Window.

  The show features the 19-piece Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra playing music by faculty member Darrell Katz and JCA composers. Can't make it to the show? This event will stream live on Concert Window.

  Admission: $8 in advance (discount applied at checkout), $12 day of show, general admission

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