As the weather warms, join Kendall Square Corporation, for a series of FREEoutdoor concerts at 300 Athenaeum Street, every Thursday from Noon to 1:30 PM, beginning in June lasting through September 5th. Thursday performances are co-sponsored by Berklee College of Music. Come listen to some of the areas most acclaimed musicians on our open air seated plaza. Also join us July 16th, August 6th and August 27th from 4:30 - 6:00 pm for FREEevening concerts.
Cocoa Jackson Lane combines gritty soul
with roots and reggae. Hailing from the Pacific, South East Asia, and
Barcelona, this eclectic outfit instinctively delivers an honest and raw
performance. Fronted by the vivacious Jess Harlen and directed by bassist
Camilla Charlesworth, Cocoa Jackson Lane seamlessly ranges from heart-wrenching
delicacy to hard-hitting dancehall.
Founded on the grounds of Berklee College Of Music, CJL is a unique blend of ethnicities and influences from all corners of the globe.
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Of Indonesian heritage, Camilla Charlesworth (bass, synth, and backing vocals) developed a reputable name as a session musician in Sydney, playing for and touring with some of Australia’s biggest outfits: Guy Sebastian (Sony BMG), Delta Goodrem (Sony BMG), Brian McFadden (Universal Music), Jessica Mauboy (Sony BMG), Jess Harlen (Obese/Plethora Records), and Prinnie Stevens (The Voice). Charlesworth's versatility as a performer also led to several appearances on various national television programs, such as X-Factor and Hey Hey It’s Saturday. She currently focuses on cowriting Cocoa Jackson Lane's debut LP while writing her solo instrumental project.
Of Maori ancestry, Jess Harlen digs
deep into New Zealand-flavored rhythms. Moving to Melbourne to launch her solo
career, Harlen was awarded Best Unsighed Artist at the Urban Music Awards 2007,
and Best Female Artist at the Age EG Awards 2010. She toured Australia's
festival circuit as a backing vocalist for roots giant Blue King Brown and went
on to tour the globe with the group for five years. After releasing two solo
albums to critical acclaim, Harlen now focuses on managing Cocoa Jackson Lane,
preparing for its debut.
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The live show is embellished by the
lush keys of Meritxell Vinaixa, bringing her crushing Rhodes and unique style
from Barcelona, Spain. The group recently recorded with George Massenburg and
will be recording their first single in New Zealand in April 2013.
