Brown Bag Concert

Artist:Yoko Miwa Trio Award winning, chart topping, DownBeat Rising Star pianist Yoko Miwa and her trio presenting material from her new release as well as selections from her critically acclaimed albums “Songs of Joy”, “Keep Talkin'” & “Pathways.” Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and bandleader Yoko Miwa is recognized as one of the most compelling voices […]

Artist: Avery Sharpe Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz with Avery Sharpe, one of the most accomplished bassists and composers of his generation. A former longtime member of McCoy Tyner’s legendary ensemble, Sharpe has performed and recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz—from Dizzy Gillespie and Art Blakey to Wynton Marsalis. […]

Artist:U.S. Navy Band Northeast with New England Conservatory Symphonic Winds and Chamber Singers Established in 1974 and based on board Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, Navy Band Northeast is one of 11 official U.S. Navy bands worldwide. Under the operational command of President, U.S. Naval War College, Navy Band Northeast inspires patriotism, elevates esprit de […]

Artist: Greg Abate Quartet Greg Abate delivers energetic, swinging performances rooted in the classic bebop tradition while bringing his own unmistakable voice to every performance. His concerts feature timeless jazz standards, inventive original compositions, and engaging interaction with audiences, making every appearance memorable for both devoted jazz fans and new listeners alike. A graduate of […]

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 […]

Artist: Mehmet Sanlikol Trio Grammy-nominated composer and jazz pianist Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol brings his trio to Mechanics Hall for a captivating fusion of contemporary jazz and Turkish musical traditions. Blending Near and Middle Eastern modes and rhythms with modern jazz, Sanlıkol creates music that is sophisticated, colorful, and full of feeling. The Boston Globe calls […]

Artist: City of Four City of Four’s Brown Bag concert performance will feature an all-original set of groove-based modern jazz fusion music comprised of new compositions from the band’s recent tour of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.  City of Four’s original brand of groove-based jazz fusion has been called a “cornucopia of jazz melodies,” (The […]