The run of superb world-class jazz continues! The upcoming week is no exception. Buffalo’s growing recognition as a jazz mecca means an increasing availability of the best in jazz visiting our great city!
Featured Events
JazzBuffalo Presents Todd Marcus Quintet with Paul Bollenback, Bruce Barth, Ameen Saleem, and Eric Kennedy
Arriving From Baltimore! Though the use of bass clarinet in jazz typically leans heavily towards avant-garde and free-jazz styles, Marcus’ straight-ahead playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz. His music swings hard with both a fiery and introspective intensity but also maintains a strong lyrical sensibility. Marcus has annually been voted a Rising Star in Downbeat Magazine’s Annual Critics Poll since 2013 on “clarinet” and “miscellaneous instrument” categories and the Washington Post writes, “Listeners…
JazzBuffalo Road Concert Series Presents Michael Sarian & The Chabones
Arriving From New York City and Argentina! Michael Sarian is a trumpeter and composer whose work has been heard throughout the United States, South America, and Europe. As a young adult in Buenos Aires, he studied with many of the best musicians in Argentina, including Juan “Pollo” Raffo, Richard Nant and Juan Cruz de Urquiza. Michael has performed and toured with progressive rock bands in packed sports arenas, 12 piece disco bands in Uruguay, Big Bands at the Teatro Colón, and…
Jazz In Town
Modern Interpretations of Art Blakely
Two groups that undeniably grew out of Blakey’s tradition and took the music forward in its progression are One For All and Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets. The musicians will showcase an evening of the music of those two groups to show where the Blakey sound came from and how it has evolved. The group will be performing music from the albums of One For All; Too Soon To Tell, Optimism, The Lineup and The Third Decade, as well…
JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace With Dave Schiavone and Friends
On Sunday, September 16, in what may be the last blast of hot summer weather, we will have special guest saxophonist Dave Schiavone. Schiavone has been one of the region’s best saxophonists, composers, and arrangers for the past three decades. Also, he has been prolific on the international stage with time spent performing in Germany and throughout Europe. Dave was also the recipient of the 2017 JazzBuffalo Poll John Hunt Jazz Artist of the Year Award. On Sunday, September 16th, Dave will…
Last Blast Of Summer
This weekend may represent the last blast of summer heat and outdoor jazz! Enjoy the JazzBuffalo JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park and the popular summer Mondays at the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio.
JazzBuffalo Presents JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park
JazzBuffalo is proud to announce a partnership with The Terrace at Delaware Park to provide high-quality jazz music for Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Terrace’s historic location at Marcy Casino. The Terrace is located on the upper level of the Delaware Park Lake casino and is located across from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace has become an extremely popular and welcoming community event. The JazzBrunch Sundays will continue each Sunday from 12 pm to 3 pm and moved…
JazzBuffalo Presents My Cousin Tone’ Summer Monday Jazz On Tappo Rooftop Patio!
My Cousin Tone’ returns to the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio! The 9 piece band will have special guests occasionally and will fill the rooftop sky with the sounds of great jazz to go along with the great food Tappo is well-known for. Join My Cousin Tone’ every Monday this summer for rooftop fun in downtown Buffalo!
Significant Jazz Documentary Returns For One Showing Only!
The Milford Graves documentary is one of the most talked about jazz documentaries being shown across the country and the globe. The Screening Room, in collaboration with JazzBuffalo, is bringing it back for one more showing. Here is your chance to catch it!
MILFORD GRAVES FULL MANTIS Documentary at The Screening Room – ADDITIONAL SHOW ADDED!!
Back By Popular Demand For One Showing Only – Do Not Miss This Critically Acclaimed Documentary!! “A captivating sound poem.” The New York Times “An elegant and patient portrait of Graves.” Artforum “As much a visual poem as it is a documentary.” Downbeat Magazine “One of the best jazz documentaries ever assembled… a singular viewing experience.” Byron Coley, The Wire: Adventures In Modern Music “Rhythmically right on.” Rolling Stone MILFORD GRAVES FULL MANTIS is a portrait of renowned percussionist Milford Graves,…
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
The Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series presented by JazzBuffalo is pleased to announce that the series will continue through fall and winter on every second Wednesday of the month. Look for a new schedule soon for 2019. The series has very special concerts ahead, beginning with Drea Sings Nina in October, and WBFO night with the JBFO Orchestra in November. In December, look for an announcement in the near future regarding a special presentation: JazzBuffalo’s Jazzy Christmas! GET TICKETS SOON FOR EACH MONTH!! (https://www.hotelhenry.com/jazz/)
“Drea Sings Nina” at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series Featuring Drea d’Nur
JazzBuffalo presents International vocalist, pianist, and Buffalo native Drea d’Nur. This dynamic vocalist melds jazz, blues, spiritual, protest, R&B, and love songs into powerful pieces that touch the soul. Drea d’Nur is the creator of the musical reviews “The Spirit of Nina Simone”, which was performed at Kleinhans Music Hall, and “Dear Nina: A Sonic Love Letter to Nina Simone”, which was performed at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery to a capacity audience. She has also recorded the highly celebrated CD “Day…
Art Meets Jazz At Expo68 Art & Design
JazzBuffalo and Expo68 Art & Design partner together to present artworks inspired by jazz with great jazz music accompanying the month-long art exhibition. The art exhibition is entitled “Spontaneous Combustion: Art Meets Jazz” – read more below!
Spontaneous Combustion: Art Meets Jazz At Expo68 Art & Design
Expo68 Art & Design and JazzBuffalo team up to provide a unique experience: Spontaneous Combustion: Art Meets Jazz During the month of October, Expo68 will present an exhibition exploring art that is inspired by the spirit of jazz. Weekly live jazz performances, presented by JazzBuffalo, will take place during the Spontaneous Combustion exhibition. The exhibition will feature artworks by Tim Brooks, John Baker, Tom Coyne, Betty Pitts Foster, Enid Edelman, Cashis Green, CherisseLippss, Robin Mols, Shantelle Patton, William Rios, and Gerald…
JazzBuffalo To Present International Jazz Pianist And Vocalist Carol Welsman!
The six-times Juno Awards (Canada’s Grammy) Nominee will make a special appearance in Buffalo on Saturday, October 20th. Read the JazzBuffalo Event Listing and get your tickets soon!
JazzBuffalo Presents International Jazz Vocalist Carol Welsman
JazzBuffalo is excited to present, at MusicalFare Premier Cabaret Lounge, international jazz pianist and vocalist Carol Welsman! Carol will be joined by the legendary jazz guitarist from NYC/Pittsburgh, Eric Johnson and bassist extraordinaire from Pittsburgh, Dan Wasson. GET RESERVED SEAT HERE: Carol Welsman, Saturday, October 20th Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist whose expressive vocal styling and dynamic stage presence have captivated audiences around the world. She has sold over 60,000 CDs in Canada alone, something few…
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Todd Marcus Quintet – “On These Streets” Integrates Jazz And Activism
The JazzBuffalo Community and the Greater Buffalo region gets paid a special visit by a visionary jazz artist combining the art craft of jazz with the relevant activism of today. The recently released “On The Streets” CD examines the social fabric of inner urban life, as surrounds Todd Marcus from his home in the inner urban area of […]
