Jazz is wasting no time in getting underway in 2020 with multiple opportunities for Thursday night alone to see and hear jazz. Plus, more jazz is upcoming next week and next month! Read on…
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Some may remember this band who appeared at the Art of Jazz in October of 2015…
Slavic Soul Party and 12/8 Path Band at the 9th Ward
Heat up 2020 with an ecstatic dance party unlike any other featuring NYC’s infamous hybrid Balkan brass band Slavic Soul Party! and Buffalo’s own pan-stylistic groove machine the 12/8 Path Band! Fiery Balkan brass, irresistible beats, Roma (Gypsy) accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops make Slavic Soul Party! NYC’s official #1 brass band for BalkanSoul GypsyFunk. These nine musicians pump the sounds of New York life through a Balkan brass filter, making new music out of immigration, integration, and ingenuity.…
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Partner Spotlight: The Hollow Bistro
The 1st Saturday Jazz Brunch at the Hollow Bistro returns on Saturday, February 1st. We’ll be entering our 4th year of the longest ongoing Saturday Jazz Brunch in the region. We’ve got a great lineup to kick-off 2020! Call for reservations! Click on the link and read more about who will be performing!
1st Saturday JazzBrunch at The Hollow Bistro and Brew Hosted by JazzBuffalo
In 2020, we begin the fourth 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 from some of the area’s finest jazz artists and an award-winning brunch menu! We will be beginning the first four months with a spectacular line up! Music starts at 11:30 AM along with brunch and drinks specials. Brunch hours are from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. February…
Partner Spotlight: Valentine’s Day Weekend You Will Love At The Terrace At Delaware Park
For the second year in a row, we will have a romantic weekend of music and dinners at the historic cultural location that overlooks Hoyt Lake. Starting on Thursday evening February 13 through the popular JazzBrunch Sundays on February 16. Read more and get your reservations in!
Valentine’s Day + Weekend Plans You’ll Love at The Terrace
The Terrace at Delaware Park and JazzBuffalo team up for the second year to bring you a full weekend of weekend jazz, dinner, and cocktails. A romantic cultural icon to make dinner reservations, enjoy cocktails, gaze out to fantastic views in the enclosed patio, and hear some of the best jazz and musical talents in Buffalo. (Call 716-886-0089 for reservations!) Four nights of music will feature: Thursday, February 13, 6 pm to 9 pm The jazzy and folksy vocals of…
Valentine’s Day Tango Jazz with Chris Vasquez, Ivan Docenko, and Moshe-Miranda Shulman at The Terrace at Delaware Park
On this special Valentine’s Day, hear the romantic sounds of Tango, Tango Jazz, and Tango Love Songs with singer Chirs Vaquez, keyboardist Ivan Docenko, and bandoneon Moshe-Miranda Shulman. Call the Terrace at Delaware Park at 716-886-0089 for dinner reservations. Chris Vasquez: Chirs Vasquez is an award-winning artist who has been recognized internationally for his passionate interpretations of the tango. The NY Argentine Consulate awarded Mr. Vasquez the honored prize of “Best Singer” at their International Tango Music Competition, and he…
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…
6th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll Voting Reached 2,197 Voting Ballots!!
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 officially closed. Nearly 2,200 voting ballots were submitted! Look for an announcement soon of the favorites in each category! Thank you to everyone who voted!!
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…
JazzBuffalo Stories You May Have Missed
Christian Sands With Alex Claffy And Rodney Green To Appear In Erroll Garner Jazz Project Concert Sunday, February 2nd
Buffalo gets a rare treat on Sunday, February 2nd as the Erroll Garner Jazz Project makes its way to Buffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room. The project features its creative ambassador, jazz pianist Christian Sands. Sands, a Downbeat rising star in the jazz world, will bring his High Wire Trio for this special […]
Jazz Legend Jimmy Heath Has Died At The Age Of 93
Jimmy Heath, the legendary jazz giant who performed with many of the historic names in jazz history, including greats such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis, has died. Heath’s grandson announced to NPR and other media outlets that Heath passed away from natural causes on Sunday morning at the age of […]
Christian Sands Carries Forth The Legacy of Erroll Garner
In 2018, jazz pianist Christian Sands was named Creative Ambassador of the Erroll Garner Jazz Project. A project that honors the legacy of one of the most prolific jazz pianists in jazz history. Garner, a self-taught pianist, earned a special place in the hearts of many for his unique style of playing jazz standards. Most […]
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!
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