You can’t overstate drummer Alan Dawson’s importance in Boston. He was part of the bedrock on which the local jazz...
Alan Dawson: Boston’s House Drummer
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Dean Earl: “The Original Dean”
It’s time to recognize a local jazz hero. Everett G. Earl, better known as Dean Earl, was born on April 10, 1914, in...
Mar 5, 1974: The Lennie Johnson Memorial Concert
“Nobody in the capacity house at John Hancock Hall could see him, of course, but you can wager your paycheck that...
June 25, 1920: Happy Birthday to Joe Viola, Master of Reeds
Joe Viola was both an exemplary educator and a superb woodwind player. He was highly respected on both counts, and his...
May 28, 1966: Berklee School’s First Grads
The Berklee School of Music awarded its first Bachelor of Music degrees to a graduating class on May 28, 1966. It was...
John LaPorta Arrives at Berklee, 1962
Teacher, composer, and outstanding reed player John LaPorta had already lived a whole life in jazz before he arrived...
April 5, 1976: Berklee Performance Center Opens
The Berklee College of Music opened its new Berklee Performance Center on April 5, 1976. From its first days as...