Author / Educator Mike Ladd and Berklee Students Discuss Cutting Edge Music at the National Center of Afro-American Artists on November 14

The Berklee Interdisciplinary Arts Institute (BIAI) is presenting educator and poet Mike Ladd to perform an original work created during Ladd's week long residency at the Berklee College of Music.

The event is taking place at the National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAA) in Roxbury on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Berklee students and Ladd will have a discussion on using music or sound design to create a new cutting-edge work based on his latest project, Satchmokovich, a forthcoming graphic novel.

BIAI provides innovative learning experiences for students seeking to move beyond the conventions of traditional musical practice.  

Here are directions to NCAA, located at 300 Walnut Street in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood.

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New England Conservatory Presents Free Jazz Vocal Ensembles on November 14

The New England Conservatory presents three jazz vocal ensembles coached by jazz vocalist Dominque Eade on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Pierce Hall at 214 St. Botolph Street.  The ensembles start at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.  The concerts are free and open to the public.

It's part of  NEC's exciting new series, In the Mix, which presents a variety of student ensembles exploring jazz and improvisation, and led by distinguished NEC faculty members.

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Dave Douglas Quintet with Aoife O'Donovan Perform at Regattabar Jazz Club on November 15

Two-time Grammy nominated jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas and his quintet, along with folk vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, perform two shows at the Regattabar Jazz Club in Harvard Square on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7:30 p.m and 10:00 p.m.

Tickets to the show is $ and can be ordered online or at the door.

Douglas is performing songs from his new album Be Still, which features folk singer and songwriter O'Donovan.

Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at Regattabar.

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Yoko Miwa Trio Performs at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on November 14

Jazz pianist Yoko Miwa is performing with her trio at Scullers Jazz Club at the Doubletree Suites Boston on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Born in Kobe, Japan, Yoko studied classical and jazz piano, then won a scholarship to Berklee College of Music.  She has toured with numerous performers like Kevin Mahogany and played with Arturo Sandoval, Jon Faddis and many others. 

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Sugar Ray and the Bluetones Perform at Blackstone River Theatre on November 3

Sugar Ray and the Bluetones are performing at the Blackstone River Theatre on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.   Tickets to the show are $20, and can be purchased by calling 401 725-9272 or by paying at the door.

Find a full schedule of upcoming concerts at Blackstone River Theatre, located in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

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Guitar Masters Juanito Pascual and the Julian Lage Perform at Somerville Theatre on Saturday, November 3

Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio and the Julian Lage Group perform at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square, Somerville on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $18-$38 and can be purchased online or at the box office the night of the performance. 

Both Pascual and Lage are considered to be among the world's premier guitar players, and bring a dazzling display of artistry and virtuosity to their performances.

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Ameranouche Plays Gypsy Jazz at Bull Run Restaurant on November 3

Ameranouche, the premier gypsy jazz band in the United States, is performing at Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets to the show are $12 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Inspired by the great French jazz guitarist Django Rienhardt, Ameranouche plays a driving swing jazz that evokes a unique brand of acoustic music.

Here's a schedule of upcoming performances at the Bull Run Restaurant. 

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