The weather may be frigid but the jazz in town is heating up. Plenty of superlative jazz is about to hit the area this upcoming weekend and week!
Three spectacular jazz events are already filled to capacity. Soldout events worth mentioning:
- Sentimental Journey with the Buffalo Dolls and The Ladies First Jazz Big Band on Friday, January 25 at MusicalFare Theater Premier Cabaret Lounge
- Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Art of Jazz on Sunday, January 27
- Camille Bertault and Diego Figueiredo at MusicalFare Theater Premier Cabaret Lounge on Wednesday, January 30
More events to attend include the arrival of Charlie Ballantine’s “Music of Bob Dylan”:
Featured Events
Charlie Ballantine’s “Music of Bob Dylan”
JazzBuffalo Presents Charlie Ballantine’s “Music of Bob Dylan” Charlie Ballantine is an internationally renowned, award-winning guitarist. He has been a featured artist at notable events such as The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, and The Elkhart Jazz Festival. Charlie is also a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago), Cliff Bell’s (Detroit), and The Chatterbox (Indianapolis). His music stems from the traditions of folk,…
Brassband, Dixieland, Americana & Burlesque 6
Brassband, Dixieland, Americana & Burlesque 6! Alison Coté Design knocked it outta the park with the R. CRUMB style poster! Who: Folkfaces, The Stripteasers Buffalo, The Fredtown Stompers, 12/8 Path Band, Pine Fever Where: Mohawk Place When: 8 pm January 26th What: this is Folkfaces 6th annual installation of our big horn-fueled burlesque blowout benefit/food drive for Friends of Night People! Why: Let’s get seedy & help the needy! Click on orange “Purchase Tickets” button below to get tickets.
Steinway Sunday Concert Series: Krista Seddon Performance and Lecture Series – “Marian McPartland & Friends: A Centennial Celebration of Life in Music”
Steinway Sunday Performance & Lecture Series @ Central Park UMC https://steinwaysunday.com/ “Marian McPartland & Friends: A Centennial Celebration of Life in Music” Pianist, Krista Seddon, is currently on a lecture performance tour featuring the life and work of jazz great, Marian McPartland. As the world posthumously celebrates McPartland’s 100th birthday, Central Park United Methodist Church will participate in these celebrations and host a six-concert series featuring McPartland’s life and work with some of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. Marian McPartland…
A note to jazz musicians and venues: please begin to use the Submit An Event function of JazzBuffalo.org to get your events listed. Go here to get your event listed: Submit An Event.
more…
The 5th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll
The 5th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll is now closed. Thank you to all of the jazz fans who submitted over 2300 ballots – a record! The 5th Annual JazzBuffalo Awards and the winners in 35 categories will be announced on Wednesday, February 13 at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series, which will feature Wendell Rivera’s Latin Jazz Band. The results will be published on JazzBuffalo on Thursday, February 14.
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series 2019
The Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series returns in 2019. We will be entering or 3rd season. Look for more fantastic concerts and diversity for this wonderful community event. It is suggested you get tickets soon for these have been selling out. Click on “Find out more” to see more details and to buy tickets for Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble, A Jazz Tribute To Patsy Cline, and The Jazz of Mary Ramsey:
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series 2019
Hotel Henry, located on the historic National Landmark Richardson Olmsted Campus, has teamed with JazzBuffalo to present the Hotel Henry’s Jazz Concert Series in 2019. The overwhelming success of the concert series has enabled audiences to experience the newly-renovated urban resort while enjoying high-quality live jazz performances. The series will enter its third season and promises to present high-quality and diverse music productions. Hotel Henry’s Jazz Concert Series, produced by JazzBuffalo, will present uniquely themed jazz concerts and offer more…
1st Saturday Jazz Brunch at The Hollow Bistro Returns
After taking the month of January off, the First Saturday Jazz Brunch at the Hollow Bistro returns on Saturday, February 2nd. One of the area’s longest-running brunches now enters its third season. Call 716-759-7351 for reservations!
1st Saturday JazzBrunch at The Hollow Bistro and Brew Hosted by JazzBuffalo
We are now entering our third season of the popular 1st Saturday Jazz Brunch at the Hollow Bistro and Brew! Come join us on the first Saturday of every month for live jazz music and an award-winning brunch menu! The new season kicks off on February 2nd featuring the Father/Son Duo of Stu and Avery Weissman on guitar and bass. In March – see two of the area’s winners in the JazzBuffalo Poll for best jazz guitar – Drew Azzinaro and…
Weekend Jazz at the Terrace at Delaware Park
Friday and Saturday Jazz & Cocktail Nights from 7:00 pm to 10 pm continues at this iconic cultural location that overlooks the beauty of Hoyt Lake and Delaware Park with dinner and cocktail drink specials. And, JazzBrunch Sundays continues also. Call 716-886-0089 for reservations for dinner or the Sunday Brunch. Or, enjoy cocktail specials at the bar. Jazz to listen to this weekend:
The PM Guitar Duo at Jazz & Cocktail Nights at The Terrace at Delaware Park
See and hear the duo of Vince Mastrantonio and Joe Pinnavaia – two of the area’s finest jazz guitarists offering fresh takes on standards, modern jazz, and originals. Enjoy the award-winning dinner menu at the Terrace or visit the bar for cocktail specials. Call 716-886-0089 for reservations.
Paul Hage Mirage at Jazz & Cocktail Nights at The Terrace at Delaware Park
The Paula Hage Mirage will be at Jazz & Cocktail Nights at the Terrace at Delaware Park. Call 716-886-0089 for dinner reservations or visit the bar for cocktail specials. Mediterranean-inspired jazz. “Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hage, Mirage gives contemporary jazz a global perspective by combining unique instrumentation with the rhythms and melodies from the three continents that border the Mediterranean Sea. Genres such as nuevo-flamenco, acid, and smooth jazz are met with classical-style guitar playing from Hage and…
Lance Tanner Duo at JazzBrunch Sunday at The Terrace at Delaware Park
Enjoy fine jazz with an award-winning brunch menu or at the bar order cocktail specials. Call 716-886-0089 for reservations. The Lance Tanner Duo is a jazz guitar duo steeped in the tradition of guitar greats and classic tunes. Jim Ferrantini and Marcus Deveso, with nearly three-quarters of a century of combined playing experience, are proud to claim Jazz guitar legend Martin Taylor as their mentor and greatest influence. Jim and Marcus have been playing together as LTD Jazz for nearly…
And…be sure to check out the upcoming Valentine’s Weekend You’ll Love at The Terrace:
Valentine’s Day Weekend Plans You’ll Love Presented by The Terrace and JazzBuffalo
Special Valentine’s Menu featuring a 3-Course Dinner! $45 per person includes dinner and music! CALL 716-886-0089 For Reservations!!
JazzBuffalo Articles You May Have Missed
The Essay by Martin Luther King, Jr. That Lives Large In Jazz
In 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. penned an essay concerning the significance of jazz. The essay was written at the request of the organizers of the 1964 Berlin Jazz Festival. While one of Dr. King’s lesser known speeches, it remains as one of the most profound essays about jazz in modern times. Contrary to popular […]
Drea d’Nur Delivers Emotive Performance To Captivated Audience
A spectacular night of jazz took place at MusicalFare Theater Premier Cabaret Lounge as vocalist Drea d’Nur enraptured the audience. Braving the storm, a full capacity were treated to Drea’s magical tribute to Nina Simone, presented by JazzBuffalo. Backed by Toney Rhodes on piano, Jerry Livingston on bass, and Carl “Flute” Johnson on drums, the […]
