Buffalo gets a unique visit from an international jazz artist noted for his epic jazz approach and plenty of jazz taking place throughout the region. Read on…
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Kamasi Washington
Kamasi Washington When Kamasi Washington released his tour de force LP, The Epic, in 2015, it instantly set him on a path as our generation’s torchbearer for progressive, improvisational music that would open the door for young audiences to experience music, unlike anything they had heard before. The 172-minute odyssey featuring his 10-piece band, The Next Step, was littered with elements of hip-hop, classical and R&B music, all major influences on the young saxophonist and bandleader, who exceeds any notions…
Upcoming Jazz Events On JazzBuffalo.org
Next 1st Saturday Jazz Brunch Is Saturday, March 7
Make reservations by calling 716-759-7351 to reserve your seat for great music and award-winning brunch.
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…
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March 7: Dozo My Lady featuring Carolyn Lansom
Dozo My Lady is an exciting trio performing an eclectic mix of music focusing on jazz but equally proficient in pop, rock and barroom standards. This Buffalo New York trio was formed by Carolyn Lansom (vocals, percussion) and Dave Lansom (upright bass, vocals) in 2010 while they were living in Japan. With the addition of Greg Amato (guitar, vocals, melodica) in 2013, the group evolved into a consistently engaging, versatile act that is pleasing audiences across Western New York.
Carolyn’s impressive multifaceted vocals are perfectly supported by Greg’s jazz, gypsy, and rock stylings. Holding down the low-end Dave’s solid bass technique rounds out the mix.
From intimate venues such as The Terrace at Delaware Park to jazz festivals and large events, this dynamic trio presents a captivating and well-rehearsed performance. A Dozo My Lady show will feature selections made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Van Morrison, The Beatles, The Temptations, Buck Owens, and Norah Jones just to name a few.
International Jazz Coming To Buffalo In 2020
Art of Jazz: Ethan Iverson & Tom Harrell Duo
Two of modern jazz’s leading lights unite to explore the classic jazz repertoire as heard on their current live recording Common Practice (ECM). A founding member of the Bad Plus, one of the most successful and groundbreaking jazz groups of the 21st century, pianist Ethan Iverson is a restless visionary with a deep respect for jazz history. Tom Harrell, recently voted 2018 Trumpeter of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, is one of the most creative and lyrical jazz artists…
The Tierney Sutton Band – JazzBuffalo Premier Concert
Tierney Sutton 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…
Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series
Be sure to get tickets for the next concert, which is coming up soon! See the unique all-female Ladies First Jazz Big Band with vocalist Dona Delano-Kerr pay tribute to the one and only Duke!
An Evening With The Ladies And The Duke Featuring The Ladies First Jazz Big Band and Vocalist Donna Delano-Kerr
An evening of music from one of the greatest composers and arrangers in jazz history, Duke Ellington, at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series. The evening will celebrate Women’s History Month and feature the Buffalo treasure of one of the few all-female jazz big bands in the country – the Ladies First Jazz Big Band. Joining in will be singer and jazz vocalist Donna Delano-Kerr! Jazz lovers know that no one wrote an arranged music like Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington.…
Concert Announcement
JazzBuffalo, in partnership with MusicalFare Theatre Premier Cabaret Lunge, present one of the most prominent pianists in jazz today performing the art of solo piano playing of the Great American Songbook.
Mike Jones Jazz Pianist Extraordinaire Direct From Penn and Teller Show in Las Vegas!
JazzBuffalo is excited to partner with MusicalFare Theatre Premier Cabaret Lounge to present, direct from the Penn & Teller Show in Las Vegas, the jazz pianist extraordinaire Mike Jones! Born and raised in Buffalo, Mike Jones studied at the Berklee School of Music. Since 2002, his virtuoso jazz piano has been part of the Penn & Teller Show in Las Vegas. He comes back to his hometown for a one-night-only evening of solo jazz piano. “While Jones’s right-hand reels off…
Ernest Dawkins at Celestial Jazz
Presented by the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective. The collective launches its’ first Celestial Jazz event at Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church. We hope that you will join us on March 13 at 7 PM. Please invite your family and friends to support this fundraising effort for the Love Supreme School of Music. About Ernest Dawkins: As the leader of New Horizons Ensemble, Ernest Dawkins has performed music ranging from free bop to free form, occasionally displaying its links to the past while…
Support Northwest Jazz Festival “Taste of Jazz” Fundraiser
“A Taste of Jazz” Fundraiser for the Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston, NY (ft. performances by The Jay/Sharp-Tet, Stu + Avery Weissman, and Saranaide)
This year’s Northwest Jazz Festival will take place on August 28th and 29th in the Historic Village of Lewiston. WNY’s most popular FREE two-day music festival offers Jazz performed by world-class musicians on 5 different stages along charming Center Street. In addition to experiencing the talent of over 150 performers, visitors have the opportunity to taste the region’s finest cuisine as chefs come out of their kitchens and onto the street to showcase their culinary talents. This FREE festival, in…
JazzBuffalo Stories You May Have Missed
Jazz Piano Master Mike Jones Returns To Buffalo For One-Night-Only On April 18th
Mike Jones has performed before thousands weekly in Las Vegas. You see, Mike has been the musical director for the Las Vegas show of the famed magicians Penn and Teller since 2002. Opening the show and at times performing during the show. Little did Mike Jones know as a youngster growing up in Buffalo that […]
“Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool” To Air On PBS Tuesday, February 25
The iconic PBS show, American Masters, will present the premiere broadcast of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, a documentary on the life of jazz legend Miles Davis. Scheduled for 9 pm ET on Tuesday, February 25 on most PBS stations across the nation. The film by the widely-acclaimed documentarian Stanley Nelson is being aired in […]
The Earliest Film Footage Of Louis Armstrong Live In Concert
As we celebrate Mardi Gras and all things New Orleans this February 25, it is a time to pay homage to where it all began and with who it all began. Louis Armstrong is unquestionably one of the greatest figures in jazz history. Although Armstrong had been performing in New Orleans, Chicago, and New York […]
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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