Buffalo gets a visit from one of the best in singing the Great American Songbook. We also pay tribute to an iconic figure in American History. And, two modern jazz masters return. Read on…
Featured Events
JazzBuffalo Presents Vocalist Alexis Cole
Award-winning jazz vocalist Alexis Cole may be the most talented singer to ever hold a top-secret military clearance. A dozen albums into her critically acclaimed career, she may also be the best-kept secret in jazz, a status that’s certain to change as more people are discovering her for themselves. The year 2009 was a big one for Alexis: She released her first albums on both Motéma Music and Venus Records… and went to Basic Training to prepare for her new job as…
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 http://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…
David Murray / Kahil El’Zabar Duo
David Murray – tenor saxophone, bass clarinet Kahil El’Zabar – drums, percussion, voice These two modern music masters have been at the forefront of creative exploration and compositional diversity over the past four decades. David Murray and Kahil El’Zabar are recognized by their peers to be consummate virtuosos, who possess and carry the history and the future of Great Black Music. This magnificent duo performs freedom music in its noblest sense, meant to heal and release one from the propaganda…
A Tribute To Judy Garland By The Cabaret Big Band ft. Vocalist Katy Miner at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Judy Garland was born on June 10, 1922. On Wednesday, June 12th, at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series, we will celebrate the 97th birthday of one of the most iconic music stars in American Music History. Reliving in tribute songs that are part of the American experience for both younger and older generations. Songs such as Get Happy, The Man That Got Away, The Trolley Song, and one of the most famous songs of all time – Somewhere Over…
Veronica Swift With The Emmet Cohen Trio
Veronica Swift & The Emmet Cohen Trio
JazzBuffalo is excited to bring two of the fastest rising stars in the jazz world to the area – together! At age 25, American jazz vocalist Veronica Swift is now being recognized as one of the top young jazz singers on the scene. In the fall of 2015, she won second place at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition. In 2016 she was asked to perform a concert of her own at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York…
Go here to get tickets now: Veronica Swift with Emmet Cohen Trio
Jazz at Chandlerville
Keep tuned to the exciting development of Chandler Street in the Black Rock / Elmwood District. JazzBuffalo is partnering with the developers of Chandler Street to bring outdoor summer jazz to this historic street.
Jazz at Chandlerville
155 Chandler Street and the entire block of Chandler Street is undergoing an amazing transformation. The recently celebrated opening of the Thin Man Brewery/Tappo Restaurant is just the beginning of an ongoing renaissance for this historic street. JazzBuffalo is partnering with the teams of folks involved in the development of Chandler Street to bring to the community Jazz at Chandlerville. Beginning Thursday, July 11 and every Thursday through August 29, JazzBuffalo will present jazz in the courtyard of the…
Jazz Vocalist Steven Taetz To Make A Stop In Buffalo
JazzBuffalo Presents Jazz Vocalist Steven Taetz
Vintage pop, swing, and jazz singer and composer/lyricist Steven Taetz is based in Toronto. He has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, The Bitter End and Rockwood Music Hall (NY), The Rogers Centre (Toronto), Blue Room (Korea), Capital Pride (Wash DC), Hotel Café (LA), World Pride, House of Jazz (Montreal), Ironwood (Calgary), and Toronto landmark venues including Jazz Bistro, The Rex Jazz & Blues Bar, Hugh’s Room, Koerner Hall Galleria for Sinatra’s 100th, and leading music festivals. As a…
Weekend Jazz At The Terrace At Delaware Park – New Time
The June lineup for jazz is set at the Terrace at Delaware Park. Be sure to call 716-886-0089 for dinner or brunch reservations! Please note the new time for Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm. This weekend see Drew Azzinaro/Nelson Rivera Duo, the Mary McMahon Trio, and for Sunday Brunch see Sara Rodriguez (Saranaide Duo).
JazzBuffalo Articles You May Have Missed
10 Reasons You Cannot Miss Veronica Swift With The Emmet Cohen Trio
On Friday, June 28 Buffalo gets a very special appearance by jazz vocalist Veronica Swift with The Emmet Cohen Trio. Based on what we know of these two rising stars in the jazz world, we can expect some big talents to grace the stage on this evening beginning at 7:30 pm. A rare opportunity to […]
“Blue Note Records: Beyond The Notes” Gets Wider Release
Blue Note Records is forever linked to many of the most important milestones in the history of jazz. Home to a roster of jazz artists who shaped the art of jazz that is now interwoven into the American story. The celebratory documentary, Blue Note Records: Beyond The Notes, premiered in 2018 on the international film […]
