All eyes and ears are on the largest jazz festival in the region – the 2019 Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston, NY. Read on…
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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…
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…
Main Stage Headliner Ticket Links
Friday, August 23rd – Robert Gambarini $20
https://www.lewistonjazz.com/friday-night-tickets-
Saturday, August 24th – Monty Alexander $20
https://www.lewistonjazz.com/saturday-night-
Mike Jones – Friday, August 23rd – Free
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-jones-at-northwest-jazz-festival-tickets-66972523621
Lucia Jackson – Saturday, August 24th – Free
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lucia-jackson-at-northwest-jazz-festival-tickets-66971231757
Aimée Allen – Saturday, August 24th – Free
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aimee-allen-at-northwest-jazz-festival-tickets-66972000055
Carol Welsman and Nicki Parrott Duo – Saturday, August 24th – Free
Visit The Dedicated Northwest Jazz Festival on JazzBuffalo
Visit the dedicated JazzBuffalo page on all things related to the Northwest Jazz Festival to be held on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th. Main Stage event information, videos, stories about artists on all stages, and links to tickets for headliners and main stage performers. Go here:
The JazzBuffalo Northwest Jazz Festival Page
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Hot Club of Buffalo at Jazz at Chandlerville
The Hot Club of Buffalo plays a style of music called Gypsy Swing, which was created in the 1930’s by the legendary 2-fingered guitarist, Django Reinhardt. The style blends upbeat American big band music with exotic European gypsy sounds. The Hot Club brings a modern twist to this vintage music, injecting riffs from Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and current pop songs. Josh Assad –vocals and guitar Dean Gionis –guitar E.J. Koeppel –violin Kevin O’Brien – upright bass
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Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
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.
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…
Chandler Street JazzFest on Labor Day!
Jazz at Chandlerville has been one of this summer’s favorite gathering places for great food, drinks, and music in the revitalized area of Chandler Street. We are closing out the season with the Chandler Street JazzFest on Labor Day! Monday, September 2nd. Read on…
Chandler Street JazzFest on Labor Day!
Join JazzBuffalo and the Chandler Street establishments of Thin Man Brewery / Tappo Pizza for the first-ever Chandler Street JazzFest. To be held on Labor Day – Monday, September 2nd. The JazzFest will feature 4 performances on a closed-off portion of Chandler Street in front of Thin Man Brewery. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day at Thin Man Brewery / Tappo Pizza and at the venues in the courtyard across the street. Scheduled to perform for the…
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