Spring 2027 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Zahili Zamora’s Jazz Trio

Artist: Zahili Zamora’s Jazz Trio

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora is a Cuban-born pianist, composer, bandleader, arranger, and educator whose work is deeply rooted in her Cuban heritage and shaped by her experience as an immigrant. 

Born in Manzanillo, Cuba, she began playing piano at the age of six and later graduated from Cuba’s National School of Music with a degree in performance. She went on to graduate summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music, where she now serves as an Associate Professor in the Piano Department. 

Her musical journey has taken her from Cuba to Canada, Southeast Asia, and the United States. Across these experiences, she has developed a distinctive artistic voice that brings Afro-Cuban musical traditions into dialogue with jazz, improvisation, and contemporary influences. 

As a pianist and composer, Zahili is driven by curiosity, cultural identity, and a continual desire for artistic growth. Her work reflects both the richness of her musical heritage and the experience of creating a life and artistic identity beyond the place she first called home. 

MUSICIANS 

Zahili Zamora — Piano 
Leo Luna — Upright Bass 
Samuel Batista — Saxophone 

PROGRAM 

Gisela Hernández — Toque de Clave 
Ignacio Cervantes — Los Tres Golpes 
Zahili Zamora — Despair 
Zahili Zamora — Tiempos Nuevos 
Jaki Byard — II-V-I 
Zahili Zamora — Next Chapter 
Zahili Zamora — Choice 

Admission: Free & Open to the Public



Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, or purchase a treat at our concession stand and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch!

Time: Doors 11:30am | Show at Noon

Audience: All Ages

The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been a beloved tradition in Worcester since 1983. These hour-long concerts by acclaimed regional and national performers are held in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. Bring your own “brown bag” lunch, or purchase a treat at our concession stand and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All concerts are free, open to the public, and subject to change.

The accessible entrance to Mechanics Hall is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. Please note, there is no elevator access to the balcony. All concerts take place in the Great Hall on the third floor. If you need assistance, please contact Mechanics Hall at 508-752-5608.

Whenever possible, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM, and streamed live on WICN.org.

Experience Mechanics Hall

Mechanics Hall is not just where the event takes place. It is part of the experience. For many guests, the draw is not only the performer or program but also the opportunity to enjoy live music in a space with architectural character, strong acoustics, and a long cultural history in Worcester. What's more, Mechanics Hall is conveniently located within walking distance from many downtown locations including restaurants and bars.

Accessibility

Accessible Entrance
The barrier-free entrance to the building is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. There is no elevator access to the Great Hall balcony.

Accessible Halls
All of our halls are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request wheelchair-seat locations when ordering tickets. The Great Hall balcony is not wheel-chair accessible.