This week Buffalo gets a uniquely special visit from the heartland as the Indiana-based jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine makes a tour stop. Jazz fans of the music of Bill Frisell and John Scofield, who integrate elements of midwestern sounds, may be interested. Be sure to read the article on his music below. We also host our inaugural Jazz at The Loft at Chandler concert located in the still underway transformation of Chandler Street to Chandlerville! Plus plenty of great local jazz. Read on…
Featured Events
Charlie Ballantine Quartet at Jazz at The Loft at Chandler
JazzBuffalo Presents Charlie Ballantine’s “Music of Bob Dylan” and New Release “Cold Coffee” Charlie Ballantine is an internationally renowned, award-winning guitarist. He has been a featured artist at notable events such as The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, and The Elkhart Jazz Festival. Charlie is also a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Andy’s Jazz Club (Chicago), Cliff Bell’s (Detroit), and The Chatterbox (Indianapolis). His music stems…
Kim Waters with special guest Kayla Waters
On November 22 the Performing Arts Center welcomes Kim Waters with special guest Kayla Waters. Jazz saxophonist, composer and producer Kim Waters has scored more than a dozen #1 radio hits and has sold over a million albums. Kim has been a pioneer in melding jazz with R&B balladry into an unique urban jazz style. He is a founding member of the group The Sax Pack, has shared the stage wish such greats as Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Phyllis Hyman…
Reyvolation Septet at Hallwalls
The 7-piece ensemble from Reyvolation will perform new music, and music composed and inspired by legendary avant garde jazz pioneer Reynold Scott. Curtis Lovell, Walter Kemp 3, Brent Birckhead, Rishon Odel, Scott Tixier, Steve Baczkowski, and Ravi Padmanabha will also be documented. This project was supported, in part, by a Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant.
Upcoming Jazz Events On JazzBuffalo.org
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque “Latin Christmas” at Nichols Flickinger PAC
The next concert will feature the 3-time Grammy nominee and 5-time Juno Award Winner Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. Tentative plans call for a documentary film shooting of the event so be a part of film history. Read on and get tickets soon! Use the code TYJB5 and get $5 off each ticket while the code lasts! Special pricing for students and children is available!
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque – A Latin Jazz Christmas (3 times Grammy® Nominee)
JazzBuffalo is excited to present 3 times Grammy® Nominee for Best Latin Jazz Album, Jane Bunnett, and Maqueque. In the past few years, the groundbreaking all-women band, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque have forged a path in presented the sounds of Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz to the world. The band consists of an ensemble of Cuban female performers creating a vibrant sound made magical by the soprano saxophone of Jane Bunnett. The ensemble received a Grammy® for their latest highly-acclaimed album,…
Opening for this special “Latin Christmas” show will be the very talented Saranaide. A versatile rising star in our community blending the sounds of folkloric Latin music, Latin Jazz, and Bossa Nova.
“A Jazzy Christmas” at the next Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
The Jazz Christmas show is back on Wednesday, December 11. It was one of our most popular concerts at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series last year. We are already past half-way sold.
Back by Popular Demand! A Jazzy Christmas With The Buffalo Dolls and The Ladies First Jazz Big Band at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Back By Popular Demand!!!!! A Jazzy Christmas With The Buffalo Dolls And The Ladies First Jazz Big Band!! Enjoy an evening of one of Buffalo’s favorite jazz big bands and the vocals of the retro Buffalo Dolls for an evening of jazzy Christmas music. This special production sold out – not once but twice – last year. And, went on to win “Favorite Awards” in the annual JazzBuffalo Poll voted on by readers and fans! The Ladies First…
Partner Spotlight: Classical Sax at the BPO
Our partner, the BPO, is offering to JazzBuffalo subscribers as a special promo code equal to 30% off ticket prices. Use the code: classicalsax30 The event (2 shows) brings to light the use of the jazz sax in a classical setting. Read the description and view a video.
Classical Sax with Thomas Wilkins and Timothy McAllister at the BPO
Jazz Sax Lovers Meet Classical Sax Music – Jazz Fans Will Love! ***Special Discount For JazzBuffalo Readers! Use the promo code CLASSICALSAX30 to get 30% off on tickets!! Originally a military instrument and later adopted by jazz, the saxophone can be as beautifully melodic as a violin or a clarinet, yet somehow never found a permanent home in the traditional orchestra. In this inventive performance with renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins on podium, the sax busts boundaries, becoming the featured woodwind of…
A Charlie Brown Christmas at 1st Saturday Brunch at The Hollow Bistro
We end our third year of the 1st Saturday Jazz Brunch with a special Christmas performance!
A Charlie Brown Christmas at the 1st Saturday Jazz Brunch at the Hollow Bistro
Make reservations early for this one as Ed Croft on bass and Jake-Malone Brancato on keyboards will play the iconic music from the classic Vince Guaraldi creation – A Charlie Brown Christmas. Enjoy an award-winning brunch menu and a visit to picturesque Clarence Hollow. Call 716-759-7351 for reservations.
JazzBuffalo Articles You May Have Missed
The 2020 Grammy Nominations In Jazz Are Revealed
The 2020 62nd Grammy Nominations have been announced Wednesday, November 20th. Including nominations in the Jazz Categories. A wide-ranging array of jazz music was nominated in categories for improvised jazz solo, jazz vocals, jazz instrumentals, jazz large ensemble, and Latin Jazz. Nominations are reflective of recordings released between Oct. 1, 2018, and Aug. 31, 2019. […]
A Conversation With Bruce Eaton Regarding Art Of Jazz
When the closing of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery for its major expansion project was announced, many loyal fans of the gallery’s Art of Jazz series met with sadness the news that the series would go on hiatus for the projected 2 1/2 year construction period. Having gained an appreciation for the presentation of such artists […]
Jazz Guitarist Charlie Ballantine To Deliver Music From The Heartland Friday, November 22
In the past decade, we have seen jazz guitarists shift their gaze to the music of the heartland. Long dominant as an east coast bebop jazz sound or a cool jazz west coast sound, prominent jazz guitarists are incorporating the sounds of the Midwest into their music. The likes of Bill Frisell, John Scofield, and […]
Saranaide Releases New Single And Video “La Vida Que Me Da”
At the Gypsy Parlor, in the heart of the Grant Street and Forest Street area of the West Side of Buffalo, Saranaide unveiled her new single and video to enthusiastic friends, family, and fans. The single, La Vida Que Me Da, originated from the Raices Theater Company’s outstanding production of Desde El Puente, which consisted […]
