John Kleshinski Concert Series Presents Javier Rosario Trio

JOHN KLESHINSKI CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS JAVIER ROSARIO TRIO

Guitar virtuoso, composer, bandleader, educator and recording artist, Javier Rosario is the first ever Michel Camilo Scholarship winner to Berklee College of Music, and Presidential Scholarship winner to the Longy School of Music of Bard College.

Javier is a guitar Adjunct Professor at Community Music Center of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College. Javier is a Community Engagement Programs Teaching Artist at Community Music Center of Boston and the Hurley School at Boston’s South End.

In late June 2021, Javier received the Community Music Center of Boston Marilla MacDill Award for Teaching Excellence and Community Service. In late June 2022, Javier was granted the Community Music Center of Boston Professional Development Grant for Creative Youth Development in alignment with Cultural Inclusion and Social Emotional Development.

This exciting concert features music from the trio’s brand-new album, Javier Rosario Trio V.2 and Javier Rosario Trio Vol. I: A Celebration of Life. “I first heard guitarist Javier Rosario a couple of years ago on an earlier album, and was impressed by his unique mix of metal and concise swing.” -George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly. Javier Rosario Trio is Javier Rosario (guitar), Greg Toro (bass), and Zak King (drums).

Program:

• The Road Ahead
• It Is
• Carry On
• In Between the Seas
• Shades of Grey
• It Changes
• Rainbows
• Ghost Town
• Transitions of the Heart
• Passing Through
• On the Road

All compositions written by Javier Rosario.

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About the John Kleshinski Concert Series:

Named in memory of John Kleshinski, former CMCB Board President and student, the John Kleshinski Concert Series provides access to high-quality musical performances for all, aiming to present a diverse sampling of instruments and genres.

Please join us at Community Music Center of Boston for musical performances of exceptional quality, featuring our Award-Winning faculty, guest artists and advanced students. Visit www.cmcb.org for additional information.