I imagine for many expats, the resurging city of Buffalo may catch some by surprise. For others, it is becoming a familiar welcomed experience each visit home. One scene that has been resurging the past couple of years is the jazz scene here in Greater Buffalo. The variety of jazz continues to expand. Offering jazz music from the traditional to the eclectic.
Here are 12 jazz events for expats to experience while visiting home this Thanksgiving holiday weekend:
Friday
Adam Bronstein Duo at Jazz & Cocktail Nights at The Terrace at Delaware Park
See and hear one of the area’s finest jazz guitarists who has played in many concerts involving tributes to jazz legends and jazz fusion artists. He will be joined by a rising star bassist in the area, Anthony Henry. Call the Terrace at Delaware Park for reservations for widely-acclaimed dinners or enjoy cocktail specials at the bar – call 716-886-0089.
Kristen Smigielski Combo
The Kristen Smigielski Combo will be playing at Alchemy Wine & Beer! Come to enjoy dinner, drinks, and your favorite jazz tunes!
Wazmopolitans
Bossa Nova came to America like a cool but powerful force in the 60s era of blues-drenched pop, hard bop, and avant-garde jazz. It entered our consciousness through the music of Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Bud Shank, Sonny Rollins, and many others. Bossa was an expression of a relationship between Brazilian and American jazz of the 50s. It represented a “cooling’ of samba from carnival to coffeehouses. The Wazmopolitans will feature the music of originators of the music; Antonio Carlos…
Healing Songs In Beautiful Spaces with Drea d’Nur
RSVP at www.officialdreadnur.com Two Ways to Donate after you RSVP: 1. PayPal Link—> PayPal.Me/Dreadnur 2. Cashapp—> $dreadnur Or Give something at the door! Experience healing through Sacred sound and intention with Drea D’Nur. Come with the intent to release heaviness, unforgiveness, and the lie that you are unlovable and unworthy. Through healing music, your heart can expand to make space for more love. The truth is that YOU are the key to your healing. Together, with a focused intention, a deep awareness…
Drew Azzinaro Trio
This Friday while we got Eamon and Ethan in town we will be jamming some of our songs off our new album, a couple of brand new not recorded originals and some funky covers at Central Park Grill from 8-11!
Hot Club of Buffalo
Join the Hot Club of Buffalo for a swinging time with Buffalo’s premier gypsy jazz ensemble.
Michael DiSanto with Aaron Blackmon and Ken Whitman
Michael DiSanto is playing Thin Man and he’s bringing some of Buffalo’s best! Aaron Blackmon on and Ken Witman on sax join him for this great musical experience.
Saturday
DeeAnn DiMeo Tompkins at Jazz & Cocktail Nights at The Terrace at Delaware Park
Tompkins is a powerhouse, a sultry and soulful vocalist with a beautiful tone” Jeff Miers…..Buffalo News Pop Music Critic. DeeAnn DiMeo Tompkins, affectionately known as DeeAnn, has been entertaining Western New Yorkers for over 20 years. She has graced small clubs to large venues with everything from solo to big bands. Her versatility reaches jazz fans, pop fans, blues, and country audiences and even church worship services. One of her favorite past times is singing with her father, a well-respected jazz singer in his own right. The…
My Cousin Toné
My Cousin Tone’, in existence for 8 years, is noted for its’ well-rehearsed and unique arrangements by Rising Star arranger and saxophonist, Timothy Martin, and features previous JazzBuffalo Poll winner for Best Female Jazz Vocalist, Mary Mcmahon. The band has performed at festivals, including the Northwest Jazz Festivals, sold-out audiences at MusicalFare Theatre, to a full capacity audience of nearly 200 at the Hotel Henry, and held a summer-long series on the rooftop of Tappo Restaurant in downtown Buffalo. The…
Buffalo Tango Orchestra
Buffalo Tango Orchestra is the only group in WNY to perform genuine Argentine tango since 2012. Playing NEW REPERTOIRE of Argentine tango composers such as Eduardo Rovira of whom Piazzolla said: “there was a time when Rovira was more revolutionary than me…”, Buffalo Tango Orkestra brings its unexampled sound and ambiance to anywhere they perform. Moshe Shulman is the premier performer of tango music in the Western New York area playing on the ultimate tango instrument – the bandoneon. Also…
Sunday
Hotel Henry Holiday Market Jazz Brunch
An immersive holiday experience in one of TIME’s Greatest Places of 2018. Hotel Henry’s Holiday Market welcomes the community to explore the vast spaces of Buffalo’s iconic National Historic Landmark while perusing local shops and vendors and sipping mimosas, seasonal cocktails, and espresso drinks. Hotel Henry’s Holiday Market is free and open to the public. HOLIDAY BRUNCH & MARKET DATES November 25, December 2, December 9, December 16, December 23 JazzBuffalo is partnering with the Hotel Henry to provide music…
Jazz Guitarist Dave Scott at JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park
Buffalo gets a home visit from noted jazz guitarist, Dave Scott for the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Scott will duo with one of Buffalo’s best upright bassist, Bud Fadale. Enjoy the beautiful location of the Terrace at Delaware Park overlooking scenic Hoyt Lake. Call the Terrace at 716-886-0089 to make your JazzBrunch Sundays reservation.
Welcome home, expats! Enjoy the resurging jazz scene in Greater Buffalo this weekend!
