6/11 Kenny Werner's Free To Be We 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series)
June 11, 2025 07:00 PM until June 11, 2025 08:30 PM
The Mad Monkfish is happy to now offer live jazz concerts on select dates! For those who can't make it to the Jazz Baroness Room, Monkfish now streams live all of its performances on their Facebook page.
Kenny Werner's Free To Be We
Mad Monkfish Concert Series
June 11, 2025
7pm
Join jazz legend Kenny Werner with Francisco Mela, John Lockwood & Mikayla Shirley for Free to Be We—a soulful night of music at Monkfish.
Grammy-nominated pianist Kenny Werner joins forces with Cuban drum master Francisco Mela, Boston bass legend John Lockwood, and rising star Mikayla Shirley for a night of deep groove, fearless improvisation, and soulful vocals you won’t forget.
Personnel:
Kenny Werner - piano
Francisco Mela - drums
John Lockwood - bass
Mikayla Shirley - Vocals
PLEASE READ THIS NOTE:
Welcome to the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish—an intimate supper club where exceptional cuisine meets world-class jazz. Enjoy sushi, Thai fare, and craft cocktails while supporting live music in style.
As a true supper club, we rely on food and drink sales to sustain this space. All ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians.
BIO:
Kenny Werner, born November 19, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, and educator.He is renowned for his book Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, which offers insights into achieving musical freedom and overcoming performance anxiety. Werner's philosophy emphasizes mindfulness and the spiritual aspects of music, encouraging musicians to connect deeply with their creativity.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Werner
Francisco Mela is a Cuban-born drummer known for his dynamic style and contributions to the jazz scene. John Lockwood, a seasoned bassist, has been a mainstay in the Boston jazz community, collaborating with numerous artists over the years. Mikayla Shirley, a talented vocalist, brings a fresh and emotive voice to the ensemble.
Tickets are $10-30 and can be purchased here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kenny-werners-free-to-be-we-at-the-mad-monkfish-tickets-1373763978039