Blues on the Corner: McCoy Tyner Legacy Band featuring Francisco Mela, Gerald Cannon, Benito Gonzalez, and George Garzone

Fri Sep 12 2025

7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

Regattabar

1 Bennett Street Cambridge, MA 02138

Regattabar

1 Bennett Street Cambridge, MA 02138

$30.15 - $41.79

All Ages

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World-renowned drummer and former McCoy Tyner sideman Francisco Mela joins forces with bassist and fellow McCoy alumnus Gerald Cannon to pay tribute to their legendary mentor and former bandleader.  

Rounding out this all-star trio is Venezuelan-American pianist Benito Gonzalez, widely hailed as the torchbearer for McCoy’s harddriving yet lyrical style. Tenor titan George Garzone will be a featured guest, heard here like never before.

Francisco Mela, drums 

Gerald Cannon, bass 

Benito Gonzalez, piano 

George Garzone, sax 

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Seats are assigned by date of purchase. Tickets purchased the night of the show at the door will be seated first come, first served at remaining tables.

Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group package at regattabar@charleshotel.com or by calling 617-661-5099.

New England Jazz Collaborative Presents
Blues on the Corner: McCoy Tyner Legacy Band featuring Francisco Mela, Gerald Cannon, Benito Gonzalez, and George Garzone

  • McCoy Tyner Legacy Band

    McCoy Tyner Legacy Band

    Jazz

    World-renowned drummer and former McCoy Tyner sideman Francisco Mela joins forces with bassist and fellow McCoy alumnus Gerald Cannon to pay tribute to their legendary mentor and former bandleader.  

    Rounding out this all-star trio is Venezuelan-American pianist Benito Gonzalez, widely hailed as the torchbearer for McCoy’s harddriving yet lyrical style. Tenor titan George Garzone will be a featured guest, heard here like never before. 

    “[Francisco] Mela is just a fantastic player. He has his own style and his own sound, which is what I look for in a drummer.” — McCoy Tyner 

    “Fans and critics of pianist Benito Gonzalez agree: He’s a Latin McCoy Tyner.” — Michael J. West, JazzTimes 

    “It has been wonderful working with Gerald [Cannon]; I’m sure he will remain a force in the jazz world for years to come.”  — McCoy Tyner 

    “I’m not the master of the sax, George Garzone is.”  — Michael Brecker 

     

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New England Jazz Collaborative Presents

Blues on the Corner: McCoy Tyner Legacy Band featuring Francisco Mela, Gerald Cannon, Benito Gonzalez, and George Garzone

Fri Sep 12 2025 7:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Regattabar Cambridge MA
Blues on the Corner: McCoy Tyner Legacy Band featuring Francisco Mela, Gerald Cannon, Benito Gonzalez, and George Garzone

$30.15 - $41.79 All Ages

World-renowned drummer and former McCoy Tyner sideman Francisco Mela joins forces with bassist and fellow McCoy alumnus Gerald Cannon to pay tribute to their legendary mentor and former bandleader.  

Rounding out this all-star trio is Venezuelan-American pianist Benito Gonzalez, widely hailed as the torchbearer for McCoy’s harddriving yet lyrical style. Tenor titan George Garzone will be a featured guest, heard here like never before.

Francisco Mela, drums 

Gerald Cannon, bass 

Benito Gonzalez, piano 

George Garzone, sax 

---
Seats are assigned by date of purchase. Tickets purchased the night of the show at the door will be seated first come, first served at remaining tables.

Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group package at regattabar@charleshotel.com or by calling 617-661-5099.
McCoy Tyner Legacy Band

McCoy Tyner Legacy Band

Jazz

World-renowned drummer and former McCoy Tyner sideman Francisco Mela joins forces with bassist and fellow McCoy alumnus Gerald Cannon to pay tribute to their legendary mentor and former bandleader.  

Rounding out this all-star trio is Venezuelan-American pianist Benito Gonzalez, widely hailed as the torchbearer for McCoy’s harddriving yet lyrical style. Tenor titan George Garzone will be a featured guest, heard here like never before. 

“[Francisco] Mela is just a fantastic player. He has his own style and his own sound, which is what I look for in a drummer.” — McCoy Tyner 

“Fans and critics of pianist Benito Gonzalez agree: He’s a Latin McCoy Tyner.” — Michael J. West, JazzTimes 

“It has been wonderful working with Gerald [Cannon]; I’m sure he will remain a force in the jazz world for years to come.”  — McCoy Tyner 

“I’m not the master of the sax, George Garzone is.”  — Michael Brecker 

 

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Access Code

Select Tickets

All Ages
limit 12 per person
Tickets
Student Ticket holders need to show a valid Student ID upon entry.
General Admission
$41.79 ($35.00 + $6.79 fees)
Student Admission
$30.15 ($25.00 + $5.15 fees)

Delivery Method

Will Call