Steph's Recs 4/10-4/16

I know I haven't been particularly consistent with my recommendations, but now that I've gotten back in the habit of writing regularly I promise (for what it's worth) to keep these up.  I'm sorry I didn't have time for last week's since it has been an awesome week for concerts. Well mainly is was an awesome week because of one concert, The Gary Burton all-star extravaganza. (I'm pretty sure that's not the official title. But whatever you call it, it was awesome. Unfortunately I had to miss it but I got to hear them rehearsing all week, which is the next best thing. If you didn't go to see it you missed out.

Ok so without further ado...

STEPH'S RECS
          These final weeks before the semester ends are filled to the brim with concerts.  There's something for everyone. This week my recs are all about jazz, especially since we're seeing a lot of the Jazz Comp. portfolio concerts.  For those who hear enough jazz around berklee, I threw in an extra at the end.  Also, I outsourced my recs this weeks, so I want to give a shout out to Alejo for making some recommendations. Enjoy! :) 

 
4/12
Branko Popovic 7pm 1W 1140- I found this online and it basically made my decision for me.

4/13
Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra 8:00 pm First Church of Boston- I was never very impressed with the classical music ensembles at the school, particularly the orchestras. Yet under the leadership of Franisco Noya the BCSO has blossomed into a superb ensemble. One I am willing to go off campus to see. With special guest Patrice Rushen (composer), Ada Pasternak violinist, and a premiere performance of a piece by this semester's compositional "It girl" Sonya Belousova.  With a diverse program and excellent musicians this is bound to be a concert any classical music lover will enjoy.

Hyunjoong Ekah Kim 7pm 1A 1140-http://www.myspace.com/hyunjoongakakim
Marton Juasz 4pm 1A 1140-http://www.myspace.com/martonjuhaszmusic
4/14  
              Rika Ikeda 4pm 1W 1140- This recommendation comes courtesy of Alejo. I unfortunately haven't had the pleasure of hearing Rika play. But there's noone who's tastes I trust more than Alejo's And as soon as I mentioned her name he said that this is deffinitely going to be a good one. http://www.rikaikeda.com/Site/Home.html
4/16
              Guatakeando with Lorena Perez 4pm 1W 1140- Lorena is an awesome percussionist who I've seen perform many times here at the BPC. I'm super excited to see what she does for her recital.  I'm hoping for a lot of fun South American rythyms that'll have me movin' in my seat. 

And for something completely different (or a little different)...
Felix Martin 4/16 4pm 1A

That's all for this week. Stay tuned for next weeks recs and reviews.