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.

Zahili Zamora — Piano

Leo Luna — Upright Bass

Samuel Batista — Saxophone

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.

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.