The word is spreading about the jazz scene in Buffalo and JazzBuffalo. Many people from all over the country and globe attended jazz conferences and festivals in New York City this past weekend. A surprising number have heard about the jazz fans in Buffalo, JazzBuffalo, and the jazz city we are growing! Let’s keep it going!
Featured Event
Celebrate Django Reinhardt’s 110th birthday
The Cave will host a celebration of Django Reinhardt’s 110th birthday with four of Buffalo’s best gypsy jazz inspired groups. The line-up is composed of Carina and the Six String Preacher, The Hot Club of Buffalo, The Paper Roses, and French ConéXion. The music of Django Reinhardt, commonly called gypsy jazz was created in the 1930s by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grappelli and continues to be practiced today by musicians such as Bireli Lagrène, The Rosenberg Trio, John Jorgenson…
Upcoming Jazz Events On JazzBuffalo.org
Partner Spotlight: The Terrace at Delaware Park
The schedule for January 2020 Jazz & Cocktail Nights and JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park is now set. Taking place on Friday and Saturday nights from 6 pm to 9 pm and Sunday brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. The iconic cultural city location has been a great addition to the arts, culture, and jazz scenes.
Partner Spotlight: JazzBoline Restaurant and Bar
The new eye-appealing restaurant and part have embraced the “jazz” in its namesake. JazzBuffalo is excited to support weekly Thursday Night Jazz at JazzBoline. In January, the Adam Bronstein Trio with vocalist Alex McArthur will get jazz started:
6th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll Voting Ends Sunday, January 19th
The 6th annual JazzBuffalo Poll, where the community of JazzBuffalo readers and the Buffalo community of jazz fans vote for their favorite jazz artists, groups, and more in over 30 categories is now open for voting. The voting will end on Sunday, January 19th so get to the poll, vote, and share!
6th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll Is Now Open For Voting
The 6th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll is now open to the public for voting. Each year, the community has the opportunity to recognize their favorite jazz artists, groups, advocates, venues, and supporters. There are nominees in 35 categories representing individual and ensemble jazz performances, support, and initiatives. The winners of the 6th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll will be […]
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series New Season Kicks-Off February 19
We will be kicking off the fourth season of the community-inspired series on Wednesday, February 19. Look for more details on upcoming performances in the series. In the meantime, get tickets soon for the first concert featuring the sensational saxophone sounds of Kevin Hall. Read more…
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series Presents Kevin Hall
JazzBuffalo is excited to present jazz artist, saxophonist, arranger, and composer Kevin Hall. Hall will kick-off the new season of the popular Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series with his soulful and smooth jazz music that blends soul, R&B, jazz, and contemporary jazz into an infectious blend. Kevin Hall will present new music including his new single release “Summerset.” More about Kevin Hall: Growing up on Buffalo NY’s west side, in a very diverse melting pot of cultures, Kevin learned his appreciation for…
Award-Winning International Jazz Stars Coming To Buffalo In 2020
Art of Jazz: Christian Sands High Wire Trio
Five-time Grammy-nominee and Creative Ambassador for the Erroll Garner Jazz Project, the dynamic pianist Christian Sands pays tribute to Erroll Garner, beloved for Concert by the Sea, one of the top-selling albums in jazz history, and his classic ballad “Misty” and acclaimed as “the man for whom the piano was invented” (Newsweek). Formerly featured in the Christian McBride Trio, Sands and his High Wire Trio dazzle audiences with their fresh take on the genius of Erroll Garner.
The Tierney Sutton Band – JazzBuffalo Premier Concert
NEWS: Tierney Sutton has received a 9th Grammy Nomination for her and the band’s outstanding album, Screenplay. Their 8th straight album released to be awarded a Grammy Nomination! The celebrated Tierney Sutton Band, helmed by nine-time GRAMMY® nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton, has consistently topped the US jazz charts and garnered critical success thanks to their creative arrangements and rich and thematic discography. Most recently, the much-acclaimed “Sting Variations” album. After 20-plus years and countless performances in some of the finest…
Are We Ready For ArtsBuffalo?
The embracing of JazzBuffalo as the area’s #1 source for jazz events calendar and jazz content has continued unabated the last three years. Becoming an integral part of how people are able to find out about jazz events and to learn more about the art of jazz. So much so, we are receiving interests from the arts in Buffalo to expand the digital events calendaring and stories to other arts and culture communities. This would take considerable effort. We would like to gauge this interest amongst you – the audience. Click on the link below to vote for yes or no on whether we should pursue such an effort. Or, go directly to www.artsbuffalo.org. Your interests are important to know about and they count! Share with others who are interested in the arts!
Become A JazzBuffalo Patron
As we look ahead to 2020, JazzBuffalo continues to grow and to support the need for enriching our community through jazz event listings, stories, and concerts. Will you consider becoming a JazzBuffalo Patron to continue the development of JazzBuffalo as an integral part of what makes our city one of the best for arts and culture in the country? Click on the Become A Patron button below and become a supporting patron for as little as $1/month.
