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04/26 Monday
8:00 PM Mario Cerra
At this concert Mario will present his latest original compositions, as well as some jazz standards. Mario’s music is deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, yet his music is fresh and clearly conveys his unique personal perspective. Hard-Bop, contemporary jazz, African and South American rhythms, come together organically and naturally to give the audience a profound and heartfelt performance.
Mario has been traveling and performing extensively for the last 15 years, across South America, Europe and the United States.
Mario Cerra attended Berklee College of music starting in 1998 after having been awarded a full merit based scholarship. During his tenure at Berklee Mario received the prestigious Joseph Viola Award and the Woodwind Department Achievement Award. Since that time he has been traveling and performing intensely. Between 2003 and 2007 Mario lived in Buenos Aires Argentina, where he became one of the country’s most sought-after musicians in the capacity of band-leader, sideman, recording artist and music educator. Mr. Cerra has performed at several international Music festivals and on various commercial recordings.
Currently Mario resides in Boston, MA , where he has established himself as a performer and music educator. He is a faculty member at Brookline Music School, Sharon Music Academy, Brookwood School and the Making Music Matters! Program.
Mario Cerra enjoys freelancing and playing with some of the finest musicians in the Boston-NewYork area. His latest contribution is “Circular” by Pedro Cervera, recorded in September 2009 in California with Pedro Cervera, Bob Magnuson, Peter Sprage and Sabino Paz.
10:22 PM The Fringe
The Fringe are one of the genuine living treasures of the Boston jazz scene. Originally formed back in 1971 by tenor-saxophonist George Garzone, bassist Richard Appleman, and drummer Bob Gullotti as an outlet for their free jazz improvisations, The Fringe have entertained and enlightened Boston area jazz audiences for over 30 years. Bassist Appleman left the band in 1985 to become Chairman of the Bass Department at Berklee College and was replaced by veteran bassist John Lockwood.
Along with their impressive tenure with The Fringe, Gullotti, Garzone, and Lockwood are in great demand as session players and have played with many of the greats of contemporary jazz. Along with keeping up with a busy performance schedule, each of them are well-respected educators helping to inspire the jazz musicians of tomorrow.