(Photo: In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month and Women In Jazz, a photo of Artemis, the modern-day all-women super-group featuring a septet of jazz giants: Allison Miller, Noriko Ueda (with bass), Melissa Aldana, Anat Cohen, Ingrid Jensen, music director Renee Rosnes, and Cécile McLorin Salvant..)
The month of April ends, as it has the last decade, with the celebration of International Jazz Day. Every April 30, we celebrate the universality of the music. And, its impact on establishing a dialogue for peace and goodwill through this unique art form. Read on and partake in this special day.
Jazz Live Streams are happening all over the world as jazz artists adjust. JazzBuffalo is making a commitment to collaborate with many to be a source for all of us to know where they are happening.
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events section of JazzBuffalo for the many jazz live streams sprouting up across the globe.
Jazz Live Streams
International Jazz Day Virtual Global Concert
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2020 TO TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY; GLOBAL CONCERT HOSTED BY HERBIE HANCOCK TO FEATURE PERFORMANCES BY ARTISTS ACROSS THE GLOBE Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 9th annual International Jazz Day worldwide celebration will transition to a virtual format for 2020 instead of taking place as previously planned in Cape Town, South Africa and other locations around the world on April 30th. International Jazz Day 2020 will take place online and be hosted by Herbie Hancock. The…
The DUO+ and Ed Croft Weekly Live Streams
It is great to see The DUO+ and Ed Croft devote their time in offering us weekly live streams to help make our #stayhome efforts a little easier. Support them as they support us! We are still looking for other local jazz artists to do live streaming.
JazzBuffalo Livestream: The DUO+ featuring Donny Frauenhofer and Ellen Pieroni
Watch The DUO+ perform duo jazz via live stream (Facebook Live) right here on JazzBuffalo. The first Live Stream was so well received, we’re bringing it back with better sound every Thursday until – we don’t know!! We will post the link shortly before the start of the live performance on Facebook and JazzBuffalo. https://www.facebook.com/theduoplus/videos/230336694739224/ You can also support Donny and Ellen of the Duo+ via these links to donate any small amount you can to their efforts. Support…
JazzBuffalo Livestream: The DUO+ JazzBrunch Sundays
Watch The DUO+ featuring Donny Frauenhofer, Ellen Pieroni, and special guest Sean McNamara perform duo jazz via live stream (Facebook Live) right here on JazzBuffalo. The DUO+ brings back JazzBrunch Sundays! JazzBuffalo had two Sunday brunches going until the recent public health crisis – so now we’re doing it in a different way! We will post the link shortly before the start of the live performance on Facebook and JazzBuffalo. https://www.facebook.com/theduoplus/videos/3203634856354783/ https://www.facebook.com/theduoplus/videos/244149586802882/ You can also support Donny and Ellen…
Ed Croft Live At Home via JazzBuffalo Livestream
Many of us know Ed Croft as the JazzBuffalo Poll Award Favorite Upright Bassist and the 2018 winner of both the JazzBuffalo John Hunt Jazz Artist of the Year and JazzBuffalo Rising Star of the Year. And, his ubiquitous presence in the jazz scene. Here is your chance to see a different side of Ed Croft. He’ll entertain us with his guitar and voice. If you haven’t seen this side of Ed Croft, tune in and don’t miss it. We’ll…
Check Upcoming Events At JazzBuffalo For Live Stream
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events section of JazzBuffalo.org to learn about the fabulous amount of live streaming jazz available this weekend and beyond. Go here:
Call For Writers And Creators
JazzBuffalo is looking for writers and content creators who have a love for jazz. If you are someone who enjoys writing articles, creating videos, creating audios, interviewing, and etc regarding jazz, then this is a good time to volunteer your creative writing and content creation abilities. Contact us!
Call For Jazz Musicians For Live Stream
Jazz musicians, please do reach out, and let’s create JazzBuffalo Livestream or video production events like the above. In a responsible manner from your home and safely. Let us know and we can support your efforts. We are also looking for a specific afternoon or evening event with multiple jazz musicians participating. If interested, do reach out!
JazzBuffalo Stories You May Have Missed
12 Favorite Global Jazz Live Stream Picks For The Weekend (April 30-May 4)
Today, April 30th, we celebrate International Jazz Day around the world. The annual Global Concert, originally scheduled for Cape Town, South Africa, is now a virtual event hosted by Herbie Hancock. You will find more details available plus additional jazz live streams favorite picks for this weekend. For the full listing of jazz live streams […]
Bud Fadale Shares Unearthed Recordings Of Ann Fadale and Dick Fadale
The Fadale family has been a part of the Greater Buffalo region’s jazz scene for the better part of nearly seven decades. Including Bud Fadale who has appeared often throughout the past few decades as one of the area’s finest jazz bassists. Throughout these decades, the family has often been cited as “Buffalo’s First Family […]
International Jazz Day 2020 to Take Place Virtually; Global Concert Hosted by Herbie Hancock to Feature Performances by Artists Across the Globe
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 9th annual International Jazz Day worldwide celebration will transition to a virtual format for 2020 instead of taking place as previously planned in Cape Town, South Africa and other locations around the world on April 30th. International Jazz Day 2020 will take place online and be hosted by […]
The Brass Machine Offer Merchandise Proceeds To No Kid Hungry Organization
Many in the region know of The Brass Machine (formerly The Buffalo Brass Machine) and their entertaining sound of funky NOLA brass jazz. The ensemble now wants to put their efforts behind a good cause during this time of social distancing as we combat COVID-19. They are putting their energies behind supporting a non-profit organization […]
JazzBuffalo Takeout Music: Tyler Westcott Leads Group in 1919 Trad Jazz Song
You have to love the ingenuity of our next generation of jazz artists in our area. One such individual is Tyler Westcott. The multi-genre bending guitarists/vocalist can be found playing in jazz, Dixieland, NOLA, Gypsy Jazz, blues, and more. Here in this instance, Tyler Westcott uses digital technology to lead a group of friends and […]
Dr. Shawn “Thunder” Wallace Conducts “The Quarantine Interviews” With JD Allen, Benny Green, Donald Harrison, and More.
Shawn “Thunder” Wallace is a multi-talented jazz musician. A saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer who has toured extensively with The Count Basie Orchestra. As the Director of Jazz Studies and Associate Professor at the Ohio State University, he channels his interests and proficiency in jazz to understanding the stories and people that make jazz a rich […]
JazzBuffalo Takeout Music: Toney Rhodes’ Tribute To Bill Withers
On March 30th of this year, we lost Bill Withers at the age of 81. Withers is best remembered for several hit songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time. These include “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.” Toney Rhodes is one of the area’s prolific pianists, keyboardists, composers, […]
JazzBuffalo Takeout Music: “Les Feuilles Mortes” by Carina and The Six String Preacher
In a March 24 article about Carina and The Six String Preacher, we wrote of their endeavors in creating music videos. With the pandemic having us staying home, the trio continues to use video as a creative outlet. We share their latest music video in this new JazzBuffalo Takeout Music feature. In this “Quarantine Jam,” […]
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