Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Andrew Wilcox

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.

About Andrew
Andrew is one of Hartford’s rising young musicians. Originally from Boylston, MA, Andrew has proven himself to be a talented young pianist, with a passion to learn, grow and play. After moving to Hartford at age 18, Andrew quickly sought out his elders and began building relationships with them. These relationships eventually turned into mentors and employers and Andrew was seen frequently alongside many of these musicians including Haneef Nelson, Nat Reeves, Yoron Israel, Abraham Burton, Dr. Emmett Goods, Ryan Abdul-Rahim Sands, Jonathan Barber, Wes Brown, Alvin Carter Jr. and Matt Dwonszyk.In Partnership with Joy of Music Program

A respectful student, Andrew was a student of Rick Germanson, Ralph Peterson, Orrin Evans, and the late great Stanley Cowell. Each introduced Andrew to other musicians, but Ralph Peterson introduced Andrew to Jazzmeia Horn, a musician who would time and time again give Andrew chances to prove himself. The most notable test was when Andrew was called as a last minute sub at the Newport Jazz Festival alongside Ms. Horn at the Newport Jazz Festival.

Andrew is a frequent performer in the Northeastern United States where he is a regular member of the Haneef Nelson Quintet, and the Hartford Jazz Orchestra among other groups. In addition, Andrew fronts his own trio and sextet that perform his original compositions and arrangements. He has performed with Jason Marsalis, Dr. Emmett Goods, Haneef Nelson, Ryan Sands, Nat Reeves, Yoron Israel, Timothy Norton, Abraham Burton, Anaïs Reno, Houston Person, Gary Smulyan Angelina Kolobukhova, Jazzmeia Horn, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jonathan Barber, Marcus Grant, Alex Tremblay and Matt Dwonszyk.

Andrew is currently on faculty at the University of Rhode Island, Connecticut College, Westfield State University, Choate-Rosemary Hall, and the Joy of Music Program.

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