Jazz, both indoors and outdoors continues this week, weekend, and into next week. Plenty of jazz happening around the region! Read on…
Featured Events
The Jazz of Mary Ramsey at Jazz at Chandlerville
Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, violin/violist Mary Ramsey of the 10,000 Maniacs appears at the Jazz at Chandlerville Series for a very special performance that will explore jazz standards, gypsy jazz, the classical music repertoire as well as Mary Ramsey’s original compositions. The indie-rock world may know her as the vocalist for the post-Natalie incarnation of 10,000 Maniacs, but the violist, violinist, and songwriter has had a long and distinguished career aside from that group playing jazz, classical, and folk…
After Ours & Talking Ear Double up
After Ours is a self-described “head-nod-jazz” duo from South Bend, IN comprised of Eli Kahn (7-string guitars & madness) & Arthur Schroeder (drumset) with a unique approach to improvisation & dynamic range. Having worked together for 10+ years as the rhythm section in different groups, the two musicians have developed tight chemistry that translates to their original music & interpretations of contemporary tunes. https://www.afterours.band/ Talking Ear: “The band takes a unique and academic approach to a rich combination of jazz…
The final concert in the outdoor Buffalo News Summer Jazz Series takes place Sunday and will feature Buffalo native Don Menza.
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 – Continues!
This marks the fourth week for the summer series and we will be entertained by the prolific Mary Ramsey who has gained worldwide recognition through her lead performances with the 10,000 Maniacs.
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…
1st Saturday Jazz Brunch at Hollow Bistro and Brew
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! We have a great spring and summer line up so be sure to get your reservations in! Music starts at 11:30 AM along with brunch and drink specials. Brunch hours are from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. August 3rd: DeeAnn DiMeo…
DeeAnn DiMeo Tompkins at the 1st Saturday Jazz Brunch at the Hollow Bistro
See DeeAnn DiMeo Tompkins in an intimate setting at the popular 1st Saturday Jazz Brunch at the Hollow Bistro. DeeAnn will be joined by the stellar guitarists Stu Weissman. Call for reservations! ABOUT DEEAN DIMEO TOMPKINS: Fresh from the EP release of “Stay Here”, she is one of the most sought-after singers in the area. “Stay Here” is a powerful release of personal originals that follow her works of “Songs From The Heart” and “Desperately Seeking DeeAnn.” “Tompkins is a powerhouse, a sultry…
Pine Grill Jazz Reunion 2019
The 30th annual event takes place the first two Sundays in August (August 4 and 11) from 3 pm to 9 pm in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The two Sundays celebrate the former club located on Jefferson Avenue that saw some of the biggest names in jazz and blues come to town in the 1950s and the 1960s. Performers scheduled to perform include jazz and blues organist Lucky Peterson, pianist Danny Mixon, Bobby Militello, and Bobby Jones.
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Get tickets for the next event in the series for a special evening celebrating Brazil and Bossa Nova! A concert now taking on an even more special meaning as we pay tribute to Joao Gilberto, one of the pioneering Brazilian founders of Bossa Nova who died recently at the age of 88. In September, we will present a special edition of the series in remembrance of 9/11 featuring the dynamic spiritual and soulful vocals of Drea d’Nur.
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…
9/11 Remembrance Concert Featuring Drea d’Nur at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Wednesday, September 11 will mark the 18th Anniversary of one of the darkest days in the history of the United States. At this special edition of the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series presented by JazzBuffalo, we join in association with international vocalist and community leader Drea d’Nur in a 9/11 Remembrance Concert. The evening will be a time for using the power of music for spiritual reflection and remembrance on a day that was seared in the memory of us…
Northwest Jazz Festival Headliner And Main Stage Front of Stage Reserved Seat Tickets
For the past few years, the festival has offered the opportunity to purchase tickets for front of stage seating at the Main Stage for each night’s headliner. Tickets are only $20. A great chance to see two of the top names in jazz up close! Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Read more on JazzBuffalo with links to the festival website and tickets!
Roberta Gambarini at the 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston, NY
Italian-born Roberta Gambarini is, without question, one of the most accomplished jazz singers on the current scene. Her warm, velvety tone and captivating eloquence inspired the Boston Globe to call Gambarini “a true successor to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Carmen McRae.” Born in Turin, Italy, Gambarini received her first exposure to jazz at an early age when her father, an amateur tenor saxophonist, took her to concerts by Dexter Gordon, Benny Carter, Johnny Griffin & Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, as well as…
Monty Alexander and the Harlem-Kingston Express at the 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston, NY
Nearly 60 years after he moved to the United States from his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic. His music spans a broad range of jazz and Jamaican musical expressions: the American songbook and the blues, gospel, bebop, calypso, and reggae. Over the decades Alexander has toured the world relentlessly, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. Documented on more than 75 recordings, he was ranked number five in Hal…
For all the Main Stage performances, you can get tickets to get upfront seating for each concert performance. Roberta Gambarini and Monty Alexander are $20. Mike Jones, Lucia Jackson, Aimeé Allen, and Carol Welsman / Nicki Parrott are FREE but ticket holders will get to sit upfront in the first few rows! Read about each event via the listing below and click on the orange “Purchase Tickets” button to get free tickets and/or the $20 tickets for Roberta Gambarini and Monty Alexander.
2019 Northwest Jazz Festival Main Stage Headliners Friday, August 23 to Saturday August 24
The 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston, NY is pleased to present an exciting two days of Main Stage Headliners! The featured Friday night and Saturday night headliners welcome to Lewiston, NY two of the biggest names in jazz, jazz vocalist Roberta Gambarini and the legendary jazz pianist Monty Alexander. The entire two days of Main Stage headliners will include award-winning and rising stars jazz musicians to include: Pianist Mike Jones, jazz pianist/vocalist Carol Welsman with jazz bassist/vocalist Nicki…
JazzBuffalo Next Generation Jazz Series At Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center
Be sure to get tickets for the next event in the jazz series dedicated to bringing next-generation rising stars to Buffalo. The first featured next-generations stars Veronica Swift, Emmet Cohen, Bryan Carter, and Yasushi Nakamura. Although a few months away in October, do not miss next-generation star Allison Au and her quartet! 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
The August lineup, through a special Labor Day weekend, 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. We have another great weekend as we feature The Matt Michaud Trio, Elliot Scozzaro Duo, and the Drew Azzinaro Duo.
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