The fourth of July holiday always begins a flurry of outdoor music events and gets jazz outdoors kicked off in earnest. Plenty to enjoy over the holiday weekend and beyond! Read on…
A Weekend At Delaware Park and Hoyt Lake
For many Buffalonians, taking in the views of the stairs of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Hoyt Lake, Marcy Casino, Lincoln Parkway, and the Rose Garden is a summer treasure. This weekend, the area will also be a focal point of jazz in the community. And the good news for many – free!
M&T First Friday
Walter Kemp 3oh!
Walter Kemp 3oh! will be performing for M&T First Friday at Albright Knox Art Gallery. Teaspoon on drums, RiShon Odel on bass, and Walter Kemp 3 on piano.
Buffalo Afrobeat Orchestra
Join us for a free performance by the Buffalo Afrobeat Orchestra, a diverse 16-piece ensemble composed of members from many other area bands, including One World Tribe, Outer Circle Orchestra, The Rockaz, 12/8 Path Band, Folkfaces, and many more. BAO is revitalizing Afrobeat music in Western New York and beyond. Afrobeat, with its heavy rhythm, trance-like groove, powerful melodies, and cutting lyrics are so moving that even a statue should be dancing by the end of the concert! Part of…
Terrace At Delaware Park – Back to Back With Jazz Guitar Legend Eric Johnson (Saturday night and Sunday Brunch)
Jazz Guitarist Eric Johnson From Pittsburgh
Eric Johnson is a soul survivor. Eric’s 40-year career has allowed him to travel the world performing with some of the world’s greatest jazz artists. His career began in Pittsburgh, in the late 60’s Rhythm and Blues/Jazz Funk circuit. After graduating high school he a boldly, eagerly took his guitar on the road with legendary organist Brother Jack McDuff. Johnson soon became a popular sideman working with Leon Spencer Jr., Lou Donaldson, Jimmy McGriff, Stanley Turrentine, Hank Crawford, Ramsey Lewis,…
The Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series
The Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series
The Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series concerts take place on the museum’s Delaware Stairs on five Sundays at 2 pm, from July 7 through August 4. Admission is free. Bring the whole family to enjoy this summer tradition! Please note: In case of rain, performances will be held in the Albright-Knox’s Auditorium on a first-come, first seat basis. Indoor concerts are free with museum admission (and free for Albright-Knox Members). Brendan Lanighan Sextet Sunday, July 7, 2019 ● 2 pm The Brendan Lanighan…
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Jazz at Chandlerville Begins In One Week!
The Exciting kick-off off Jazz at Chandlerville begins on Thursday, July 11. JazzBuffalo is partnering with the developers of Chandler Street to bring outdoor summer jazz to this historic street. First up is the perfect party NOLA Street Band – The Brass Machine (formerly The Buffalo Brass Machine).
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…
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
After a fabulous tribute to Judy Garland by Cabaret Big Band, we can look forward to the next two concerts. Be sure to get tickets soon!
“Jazz Goes Pop!” Featuring Mark Marinaccio and Friends at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Mark Marinaccio returns to the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series! Mark has been involved in two of the most memorable performances in the series – A Jazz Tribute to the Beatles and A Jazz Tribute to Michael Jackson. Mark is one of the area’s most gifted composers, arrangers, pianists, and vocalists. For this performance, Mark Marinaccio and Friends will present “Jazz Goes Pop!” Featuring a stellar ensemble performing jazz arrangements of formidable pop classics from Billy Joel, Elton John, Michael…
Só Brasil Bossa Nova Featuring Saranaide and Friends at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Sara Rodriguez is the face of Saranaide. She is an accomplished singer and musician who brings a soulful beauty to anything she does. She began her musical journey learning the piano at the age of 4. She picked up the flute in grade school and played in various ensembles and bands throughout her life. Her musicality sparked her interest in teaching herself guitar (and later ukulele) for church services, where she spent most of her youth building the foundation for…
JazzBuffalo Premier Jazz Series At Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center
What a spectacular concert on Friday, June 28 by Veronica Swift and the Emmet Cohen Trio. A special evening in a special venue it turned out to be! Read the brief review below and enjoy great photos by Jack Zuff. Be sure to get tickets for the next event, although a few months away in October! If you are reading this now – an EARLY BIRD pricing special is underway right now! Get $5 off regular priced ticket! And, JazzBuffalo will absorb ticket fees! Use the promo code EBAA5.
The Allison Au Quartet – Juno Award Winner
Juno-award winning Jazz Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger, Allison Au refuses to be defined. Born to a Chinese father and Jewish mother, and raised in the multicultural metropolis of Toronto, Allison found music as a young child. She was exposed to a wide array of musical styles but was captivated by the unhinged freedom of Jazz. Jazz became Allison’s lab for self-expression, exploration, and musical experimentation. Her music weaves a mosaic of influences into a seamless and soulful sound, a concoction…
Weekend Jazz At The Terrace At Delaware Park – New Time
The July 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.
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Veronica Swift And The Emmet Cohen Trio Build A Stairway To The Stars In Historic Night Of Jazz
The scene was set at the Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center and the excitement permeated the befitting venue shining a light on next-generation jazz stars. The Emmet Cohen Trio, featuring Emmet Cohen on piano, Yasushi Nakamura on bass, and Bryan Carter on drums riveted the audience to its seats in a rousing opening number. Putting […]
Rising Star Jazz Vocalist Veronica Swift To Release New Album “Confessions” In August 2019
Jazz vocalist Veronica Swift, recently named Rising Star by Downbeat Magazine 67th Annual Critic’s Poll, is set to release a new album. The album will feature The Benny Green Trio and The Emmet Cohen Trio. Distributed by Mack Avenue Records, the collection of oft-overlooked songs will be available on August 30th, 2019. At just 25 […]
AKG Art Of Jazz Series Returns For One More: Presenting The Bill Charlap Trio
Before the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and the held in high-esteem Art of Jazz Series goes on hiatus for two years, the series producers and the gallery will present one more concert. To the delight of the many fans of the series. The Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s Art of Jazz series will present the Bill Charlap Trio, […]
Artisan Jazz First Sunday Series To Shine Light On Russ D’Alba
(Phil Sims, trombonist, bandleader, composer, and arranger appears as a guest author on JazzBuffalo’s Jazz In Town. In this exclusive article written for JazzBuffalo, Phil introduces us to the next featured saxophonist for the Artisan Jazz First Sunday Series, Russ D’Alba. The next Artisan Jazz First Sunday Series will be held at the Roycroft Inn […]
