Performances + Events
Jazz
Master Class with Jazz Bassist and Composer Dave Holland
Eben Jordan
New England Conservatory welcomes legendary bassist, composer, and bandleader Dave Holland back to campus for a special residency. In this masterclass, Holland works with students who present songs for coaching, offering insight and guidance on performance, interpretation and musicianship.
Bower Jam Session Series
Student Life and Performance Center
NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests. ...
Jazz Studies Master Class with Dave Holland
Eben Jordan
New England Conservatory welcomes legendary bassist, composer, and bandleader Dave Holland back to campus for a special residency. In this masterclass, Holland works with students who present songs for coaching, offering insight and guidance on performance, interpretation and musicianship.
Dave Holland Residency Concert
Jordan Hall
Dave Holland is a renowned bassist, composer and bandleader whose passion for musical expression of all styles and dedication to creating consistently innovative ensembles has propelled a professional career of more than 50 years. A guiding light on acoustic and electric bass, Holland has earned top honors in his field, including multiple Grammy Awards and nominations and the title of NEA Jazz ...
Bower Jam Session Series
Student Life and Performance Center
NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests. ...
John McNeil Memorial Concert
Jordan Hall
New England Conservatory honors the life and legacy of acclaimed trumpeter, composer, educator, and longtime faculty member John McNeil with a special tribute concert featuring distinguished guest artists, colleagues, alumni, and friends. This celebration will reflect on McNeil’s contributions to jazz as a performer, mentor, and innovator whose influence continues to resonate across gener...
Christian McBride Master Class
Brown Hall
Internationally acclaimed jazz bassist, composer, and educator Christian McBride visits for a special master class with New England Conservatory students. This unique session offers NEC students an opportunity to engage directly with a master artist, gaining insights into performance, improvisation, ensemble interaction, and building a sustainable career in music. ...
NEC Jazz Orchestra: Blues and the Abstract Truth
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre
The NEC Jazz Orchestra will explore the many ways in which the blues are expressed in music for voice and big band. Early, more traditional examples of blues will be featured, including Count Basie’s “Every Day I Have the Blues” and Duke Ellington’s “Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue,” alongside more contemporary blues offshoots, such as Julius Hemphill’...
Bower Jam Session Series
Student Life and Performance Center
NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests. ...
Gunther Schuller Legacy Concert
Jordan Hall
The Gunther Schuller Society and NEC students and alumni celebrate Gunther Schuller in this annual concert. The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch t...
Recital: Niko Nelson '28 DMA, Jazz Piano
Brown Hall
In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Niko Nelson ‘28 DMA studies Jazz Piano with Ethan Ive...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Cecil McBee and Joe Morris Student Ensembles
Experience the next generation of jazz as the Cecil McBee and Joe Morris Student Ensembles take the stage for an evening of creative, adventurous music. Featuring performances by NEC's student musicians, the concert celebrates the spirit of collaboration and artistic exploration that defines the Jazz program. 7:00p Cecil McBee Ensemble8:00p Joe Morris Ensemble I9:00p Joe ...
Bower Jam Session Series
Student Life and Performance Center
NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests. ...
Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra
Brown Hall
Join us for the first Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra concert of the 2026–27 academic year. Under the direction of pianist, composer, and NEC faculty member Frank Carlberg, the ensemble performs original works by student composers, bringing new ideas to life throug...
Jazz from Eben Jordan with the Brazilian and Mark Zaleski Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Jazz from Eben Jordan is back for another exciting season, showcasing the extraordinary talent of New England Conservatory's students and faculty. Tonight's concert features ensembles led by Caio Afire and Mark Zaleski. Join us for an evening of adventurous improvisation, creative collaboration, and the vibrant energy of NEC's jazz communit...
Recital: Nicholas Abraham '27 MM, Jazz Trumpet
Eben Jordan Hall
NEC's students meet one-on-one each week with a faculty artist to perfect their craft. As each one leaves NEC to make their mark in the performance world, they present a full, professional recital that is free and open to the public. It's your first look at the artists of tomorrow. Nicholas Abraham '27 MM studies Jazz Trumpet with...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Jason Moran and Mark Tipton Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Join us for an evening featuring the Mark Tipton and Jason Moran Student Ensembles. Bringing together the distinctive voices of NEC's student musicians, the concert pays homage to the rich possibilities of contemporary jazz. ...
Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring Early Jazz, Reichman, and Non-Major Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Jazz from Eben Jordan returns with another evening celebrating the breadth and diversity of New England Conservatory's jazz community. Tonight's concert features performances by Anthony Coleman's Early Jazz ensemble, Ted Reichman's ensemble, and Mark Tipton's Jazz for Non-Majors. Fr...
Jazz from Eben Jordan featuring Jazz Vocal and Songwriting Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan concert features the Jazz Vocal Ensembles and Songwriters Ensemble, led by acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator Dominique Eade. With imaginative arrangements, original music, and expressive storytelling, these ensembles offer a look at the rich and evolving traditions of voca...
NEC Jazz Orchestra: John Coltrane Centennial Concert
Jordan Hall
Jazz Studies Assistant Chair Mark Tipton conducts the New England Conservatory Jazz Orchestra with internationally renowned saxophonist and NEC faculty member Jerry Bergonzi in a vibrant celebration of the music and artistry of the visionary saxophonist and composer John Coltrane, one of the most influential and beloved figures in jazz history. Coltrane created groundbreaking works including
Recital: Sebastian Fuentes '26 DMA, Jazz Guitar
Eben Jordan Hall
In the course of completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree at New England Conservatory, performance majors present not just one, but three full-length recitals, for which they also write program notes. It's an opportunity to observe multiple facets of an emerging artist. Sebastian Fuentes ‘26 DMA studies Guitar with Ken Sch...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Bob Nieske and Frank Carlberg Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Jazz from Eben Jordan continues its season with an evening of performances by ensembles led by composer and NEC faculty member Frank Carlberg and acclaimed bassist, composer, and educator Bob Nieske. This concert brings together a variety of musical approaches, reflecting the breadth and vitality of jazz at NEC. 7:00p Frank Carlberg Ensemble II
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Jerry Bergonzi and John Lockwood Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan features student ensembles led by legendary saxophonist and educator Jerry Bergonzi and renowned bassist and composer John Lockwood. This concert brings together two distinctive approaches to jazz performance and improvisation. Expect an evening of sophisticated musicianship and spontaneous creativity. 7:00p J...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: Mark Walker Latin, Anna Webber, and Jason Palmer Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
Tonight's Jazz from Eben Jordan performance spotlights the Jason Palmer Ensemble, Mark Walker Latin Ensemble and the Anna Webber Ensemble, showcasing music that draws from contemporary jazz influences. Performed by NEC students under the guidance of acclaimed faculty artists, the concert promises an evening of vibrant grooves, creative improvisatio...
Jazz from Eben Jordan: World Rhythms, Jazz Composers and Gospel Student Ensembles
Eben Jordan Ensemble Room
The Fall 2026 Jazz from Eben Jordan season concludes with an evening of diverse musical perspectives from three distinctive NEC ensembles. Tonight's concert features performances by Jerry Leake's World Rhythms Ensemble, Jorrit Dijkstra's Composers Ensemble, and Joseph Copeland's Gospel Ensemble, showcasing original works, glob...
Faculty Recital: Ethan Iverson, Piano, and Mark Zaleski, Saxophone
Jordan Hall
Faculty members Ethan Iverson, piano and Mark Zaleski, saxophone, join forces in a Jordan Hall concert. The live stream of this event is ...
Faculty Recital: Dominique Eade, Jazz Voice
Jordan Hall
The live stream of this event is available to NEC Community members only. To watch the stream, please click the “Streaming Access” button at the top of the page and enter the NEC Community streaming password on the video window labeled “NEC-Produced Stream” when prompted. ...
Faculty Recital: Mark Tipton, Trumpet – Samba Jazz Messengers
Brown Hall
Samba Jazz Messengers This recital, led by NEC Assistant Chair of Jazz Studies, Mark Tipton, presents well-known jazz standards reimagined in a high-energy samba style. Featuring an all-star line-up, including Mark Tipton (trumpet), Jerry Bergonzi
