| 12/02/2026 | |
| CLUB 321 MECHANICS HALL | |
| WORCESTER - BOSTON, MA | USA | |
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📅 DATE & TIME
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Doors: 6:15 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
📍 LOCATION
CLUB 321 at MECHANICS HALL
321 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts
MAFALDA MINNOZZI & PAUL RICCI
🤝 PRESENTED BY Mechanics Hall & 90.5 FM WICN Public Radio
✨ Prepare to enter the world of MEU RIO—a heartfelt tribute to the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.Let yourself be transported through jazz, bossa nova, samba, chanson, and timeless European melodies, all rendered through the artistry of two celebrated musicians.
🌍 Years of acclaimed festivals and global stages have shaped a musical journey rich in collaborations with legends such as João Bosco, Milton Nascimento, Leny Andrade, Guinga, Hélio Alves, Roberto Menescal and more. These encounters led to the celebrated “RIOFONIC” album, topping the JazzWeek charts for 14+ weeks.
The journey continues with collaborations featuring jazz greats like John Patitucci, Joe Locke, Will Calhoun, David Liebman and Gene Bertoncini. On stage, the virtuosity of Paul Ricci shines—his career marked by performances with luminaries:Dom Um Romao, Edison Machado, Astrud Gilberto, Bebel Gilberto, Steve Jordan, Anthony Jackson, Randy Brecker, Jaki Byard and many others.
David Adler (editor – JazzTimes): “Minnozzi is boundlessly expressive… connecting to each lyric viscerally, regardless of language… where everything, including body language and gesture, heightens the emotional impact of her delivery. Minnozzi’s approach to a song is one of a kind.”
🎼 MEU RIO is more than a concert — it’s a unique sonic experience, a celebration of passion and the cross-cultural spirit of live music.Expect French cabaret, Italian romance, the soul of Brazil—boldly reimagined for this unforgettable night in Worcester.
🌟 Don’t miss your chance to experience elegance, style, and musical beauty in Worcester’s most iconic venue. Step into MEU RIO—where global artistry meets unforgettable moments!
🎟️ TICKETS
18 in advance and 20 at the door 🎂 AGES 21+
🍸 REFRESHMENTS
Cash bar & light refreshments available
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Entrance from Waldo Street
Elevators available from the ground floor lobby
ℹ️ INFO
mechanicshall.org
Tel. (508) 752-0888