Many thanks to the folks who listened to JAZZ FM 91 on Thursday, October 3 from 12 noon until 2 pm. A wonderful opportunity to shine a spotlight on jazz in Buffalo. Buffalonians showed much love and support for our good friends to the north keeping the flagship jazz radio station alive.
Now – get ready to swing! Read on…
Featured Event
JazzBuffalo and SwingBuffalo Night Featuring The Skiffle Minstrels at Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
JazzBuffalo and SwingBuffalo get together for a night of music and swing dancing for the October date of the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series! SwingBuffalo is one of the region’s unique all-volunteer organizations dedicated to keeping the historical art form of swing dancing alive. This enthusiastic group has been increasingly providing music with dance lessons in the styles of the Lindy Hop, Balboa, Charleston, Solo Jazz and Blues, and other forms of swing dancing. Conducting classes, workshops, and dancing events…
1st Saturday Jazz Brunch with the Saranaide Duo at the Hollow Bistro
Join Saranaide duo for the sounds of latin, soul, and Saranaide originals that are unique to Sara Rodriguez. Enjoy an award-winning brunch menu. Call for reservations – 716-759-7351
Upcoming Jazz Events On JazzBuffalo.org
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Svetlana and The New York Swing Collective at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
The November date for the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series brings us a special concert and a special visitor. You will not want to miss it! “Sophisti-pop”… Exuberant, foot-stompin’ music that combines swing with pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities”. (WPIX11 News) “Breakfast at Tiffany’s meets Some Like it Hot” (Lucid Culture) “Outstanding band…. Exceptional vocalist and songwriter” (Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal) “New York City’s darling” (Time Out NY) Russian-by-birth American-by-Music Svetlana is “Astrud Gilberto in New York via Moscow” (Guy Eckstine), “erudite, purist torchy…
JazzBuffalo Premier Jazz Series At Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center
Do not miss next-generation star Allison Au and her quartet! She just played the Monterey Jazz Festival. Performed at the SF JAZZ CENTER. She was just featured on JAZZ FM91. Support this concert in the fabulous Nichols Flickinger PAC! If you are reading this now – take advantage of the special DISCOUNT pricing here: Allison Au Early Bird
The Allison Au Quartet – Juno Award Winner for Best Jazz Album And Group – A JazzBuffalo Premier Event at Nichols Flickinger PAC
Juno-award winning Jazz Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger, Allison Au refuses to be defined. Raised in the multicultural metropolis of Toronto, Allison found music as a young child. Her music weaves a mosaic of influences into a seamless and soulful sound, a concoction steeped in the tradition of Jazz but skillfully laced with elements of Classical, Pop, R&B/hip hop, Latin, and world music.
Also, mark your calendars for more in this series:
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque – A Latin Christmas – Sunday, December 15 at 3 pm
Poncho Sanchez Trane’s Delight – Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 8 pm (Tentative – stay tuned for ticket sales!)
Tierney Sutton Band – Screenplay – Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 3 pm
Art of Jazz Returns To AKG For One More
Before the Albright-Knox Art Gallery closes its grounds to the public for the transformation, there will be one more Art of Jazz Series concert at this location!
The Bill Charlap Trio at Art of Jazz Series
One of the world’s premier jazz pianists and a master of the Great American Songbook, Bill Charlap has performed and recorded with many of the leading artists of our time, ranging from jazz masters Gerry Mulligan, Phil Woods, and Wynton Marsalis, to singers Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett. He shared a Grammy award with Bennett for their recent duo album The Silver Lining. Since 1997 he has led the Bill Charlap Trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. The group is now…
Art of Jazz Series To Be Hosted At Kleinhans Mary Seaton Room
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
The Albright-Knox Art of Jazz Series will move to Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room and be hosted by the BPO. Look for these three upcoming concerts:
Christian Sands – Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 3 pm
Ethan Iverson/Tom Harrell Duo – Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 3 pm
Catherine Russell – Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 3 pm
Look for an upcoming JazzBuffalo article about this exciting new development and series!
JazzBuffalo Articles You May Have Missed
JazzBuffalo To Appear On JAZZ FM 91 Thursday, October 3rd From 12 pm – 2 pm
JazzBuffalo and Tony Zambito will be guest on Toronto’s jazz radio station, JAZZ FM 91, on Thursday, October 3rd. Tony Zambito will join host Sarah Stewart from 12 pm to 2 pm to talk about the state of jazz, JazzBuffalo, jazz in the region, and to play selected favorite jazz tunes on the air during […]
Historic Colored Musicians Club Announces Line-Up For The CMC International Jazz Festival, Presented By M&T Bank
The Historic Colored Musicians Club of Buffalo, New York Inc., announced its artist line-up for the CMC International Jazz Festival Presented by M&T Bank. The three (3) day festival runs from Friday, October 11th thru Sunday, October 13th, 2019. A full schedule of events and Tickets are available at www.cmcjazzfest.com The festival this year will […]
Bravo Niagara! To Feature Classical and Jazz Stars In 2019-2020 Season
Bravo Niagara! will soon get their 2019-2020 concert season underway featuring internationally-renowned classical and jazz artists. This year marks the 6th season for the Canadian organization with concerts taking place in Niagara-on-the-Lake and St. Catherines in the province of Ontario. “Our 6th season is brimming with Canadian and international treasures. From classical virtuosos to jazz […]
