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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring BT ALC Small Band
DESCRIPTION:Artist: BT ALC Small Band\n\nSpawning from BT ALC Big Band\, BT ALC Small Band is a unit smaller in size\, that packs the same punch of hard hitting grooves and virtuosic solos that keep the audience mesmerized! Their repertoire has been reimagined to fit the 7 piece lineup allowing for more possibilities to explore and improvise.\nSince the group’s formation in 2010\, BT ALC Big Band\, led by trombonist Brian Thomas and trumpeter Alex Lee-Clark\, have gained a reputation for hard grooving original compositions featuring the most talented jazz and funk musicians in Boston and beyond. BT ALC Big Band draws from the big band traditions of Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, and Thad Jones and infuses music from funk legends like James Brown\, Parliament Funkadelic\, and The Meters\, creating an undeniably unique sound\, Big Band Funk.\n\nBrian Thomas – trombone\nAlex Lee-Clark – trumpet\nJared Sims – tenor\, alto and soprano saxophones\nBen Whiting – bari sax\nSteve Fell – guitar\nSam Gilman – organ\nDean Johnston – drums\n \n\nAdmission: Free & Open to the Public – Registration Requested\n\n \n\nBring your own “brown bag” lunch\, or purchase a treat at our concession stand and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! \n\nTime: Doors 11:30am | Show at Noon \n\nAudience: All Ages \n\nThe 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.\n\nCabaret-style seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. All concerts are free\, open to the public\, and subject to change. \nThe 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. \nWhenever possible\, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM\, and streamed live on WICN.org.
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LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brown Bag Concert
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SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series Featuring Yoko Miwa Trio
DESCRIPTION:Artist:Yoko Miwa Trio \nAward 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.”\n\nInternationally acclaimed pianist\, composer\, and bandleader Yoko Miwa is recognized as one of the most compelling voices in jazz today. Renowned for her dazzling technique\, lyrical artistry\, and dynamic performances\, Miwa has earned widespread critical acclaim and a devoted international following. She was named a Rising Star Pianist in the 2022\, 2023\, and 2024 DownBeat Critics Polls.\n\nThe Yoko Miwa Trio is celebrated for its remarkable musical telepathy and infectious energy. Their 2021 release\, Songs of Joy\, reached #1 on national jazz radio charts and was voted one of the best jazz albums of the year in DownBeat’s 86th Annual Readers Poll. Jazziz praised the album as “a radiant new collection\,” while CD Hotlist called it “yet another triumph from one of America’s finest jazz pianists\, composers\, and bandleaders.” \n\nAdmission: Free & Open to the Public – Registration Requested\n\n \n\nBring your own “brown bag” lunch\, or purchase a treat at our concession stand and enjoy wonderful music while eating your lunch! \n\nTime: Doors 11:30am | Show at Noon \n\nAudience: All Ages \n\nThe 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. Cabaret-style seating available on a first-come\, first-served basis. All concerts are free\, open to the public\, and subject to change. \nThe 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. \nWhenever possible\, Brown Bag Concerts are also broadcast live on WICN 90.5FM\, and streamed live on WICN.org.
URL:https://mechanicshall.org/event/fall-2026-brown-bag-concert-series/
LOCATION:Mechanics Hall\, 321 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brown Bag Concert
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