One of the rising stars of jazz, Sullivan Fortner, makes a visit to Buffalo with a stellar ensemble. One of several great events featuring jazz happening around town.
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Sullivan Fortner has fast gained attention in the jazz world. Find out why by going to this event.
The Sullivan Fortner Trio At The AKG Art of Jazz Series
7 pm Pre-concert Conversation: Raise Up Off Me Series producer Bruce Eaton discusses the remarkable life and music of West Coast be-bop piano legend Hampton Hawes. Sullivan Fortner The latest in a line of New Orleans piano phenoms stretching back to Jelly Roll Morton, pianist Sullivan Fortner has been hailed as “a wondrous player, light of touch and vested with a fleet, dazzling power” (The New York Times). Since winning the prestigious American Pianists Association Cole Porter Fellowship, Fortner has been heard…
Krista Seddon’s unique lecture-performance series continues with a segment entitled:Blue Rondo a la Turk: The Inner World of Dave Brubeck.
Krista Seddon Lecture Performance Series: “Marian McPartland & Friends: A Celebration of a Life in Music”
Pianist, Krista Seddon, will embark on a yearlong lecture performance tour September 23, 2018, featuring the life and work of jazz great, Marian McPartland. As the world posthumously celebrates McPartland’s 100th birthday, Buffalo, New York will host a rare, seven-concert series featuring McPartland’s signature portraits against the backdrop of her life as an artist and champion of some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. The Buffalo series, sponsored by the Katharine Pratt Horton Buffalo Chapter of the National Society of…
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Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
In December, a special holiday presentation: JazzBuffalo’s Jazzy Christmas featuring the Ladies First Jazz Big Band takes place that will also see performances from the fun-filled Buffalo Dolls and the dynamic youth of Matt’s Vocal Performance Team. PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS SOLD OUT! WE ARE WORKING ON POSSIBLY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SHOW. STAY TUNED! (https://www.hotelhenry.com/jazz/)
JazzBuffalo Jazzy Christmas Featuring Ladies First Jazz Big Band and the Buffalo Dolls at Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Enjoy an evening of one of Buffalo’s best jazz big bands and the vocals of the retro Buffalo Dolls for an evening of jazzy Christmas music. This special Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series event will also include a performance by the award-winning Matt’s Vocal Performance Team, some of the area’s best youth vocal singers. The Ladies First Jazz Big Band have been awarded the titles of “Buffalo’s Best Big Band” by the Buffalo Music Awards (sponsored by Nightlife Magazine).…
Hotel Henry Holiday Market
Once again, JazzBuffalo will be supporting Hotel Henry’s spectacular Holiday Market events on Sundays beginning November 25th and ending on Sunday, December 23rd. The Holiday Market which will feature vendors on 2 floors and 2 brunches taking place. For this year, there will be a Holiday Ballroom Jazz Brunch on each Sunday of Holiday Market. JazzBuffalo has lined up for the Holiday Ballroom Jazz Brunch the following schedule of fantastic Buffalo music artists:
November 25 Hot Club Express
December 2 Paul Hage Mirage
December 9 Carina and the Six String Preacher
December 16 French ConeXion
December 23 Sara Rogers/Courtney Chyme
To make reservations, please visit the Hotel Henry Holiday Market Website page here: Holiday Market
Weekend Jazz at the Terrace at Delaware Park
Friday and Saturday Nights Jazz from 7:00 pm to 10 pm continues with dinner and cocktail drink specials.
Jazz & Cocktail Nights At The Terrace at Delaware Park
The Terrace at Delaware Park located at the historic Marcy Casino at Hoyt Lake in Delaware Park. In addition to the continuation of the popular JazzBrunch Sundays at The Terrace at Delaware Park, JazzBuffalo and the Terrace are teaming up to hosts “Jazz & Cocktail Nights” on Friday and Saturday nights. Jazz music will consist of duos or trios to complement dinners and cocktails.
Friday Night November 16th: Janice Mitchell/Jim Beishline
Saturday Night November 17th: Dale Toliver/Al Ferguson
JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park
Sunday, November 18th; The PM Guitar Duo with Vince Mastrantonio and Joe Pinnavaia 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…
A 007 Affair New Year’s Eve
It is hard to believe we are heading into the holiday season for the next several weeks. If you have not made plans yet for New Year’s Eve, then you might consider an evening at the historic Marcy Casino at Delaware Lake. Buffalo Rising, Terrace at Delaware Lake, and JazzBuffalo are collaborating on a James Bond-themed 007 Affair. Read on…
007 Affair Presented By Buffalo Rising, Terrace At Delaware Park, And Music By JazzBuffalo Featuring Carina & The Six String Preacher
NEW YEAR’S EVE action-packed | elegant views | live entertainment December 31, 2018 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 199 Lincoln Parkway Buffalo, NY 14222 $110/PERSON // $198/COUPLE
DRESS FOR THE EVENING IN CREATIVE BOND ATTIRE. GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SPORT ANYTHING FROM FORMAL BLACK TIE TO A HOTEL BATHROBE, EVENING GOWNS, SCUBA GEAR, & EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN. LOOK FOR 007 PROJECTIONS, CHARACTERS, AND OF COURSE SOME SHAKEN NOT STIRRED ZAMIR VODKA. ADMISSION INCLUDES OPEN PREMIUM BAR AND STATIONED DINNER. 21+ ONLY. VALET…
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