(Photo: Today is the birthday of Jay Beckenstein who co-founded Spyro Gyra and has had a long-term association as a saxophonist, composer, and arranger.)
This past week, we are beginning to see a rallying cry amongst the jazz and performing arts communities. New organizations and associations formed. To show support, JazzBuffalo is conducting a brief survey. Please click on the first story below if you missed and take the survey. It will help!
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
Here are our favorite picks of the many jazz live streams happening this weekend.
12 Global Jazz Live Stream Picks To Watch This Weekend (May 14 – May 18)
The trend to utilize live streaming as a substitute for in-person jazz concerts continues unabated. For some jazz fans, it has opened up a whole new world of jazz artists they may not have had exposure to before. For artists, they are building up a new fan base. Notable venues are now dipping their toes […]
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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. You can also support Donny…
Ann Philippone Sunday Piano Party
Ann has been entertaining WNY’s every Sunday for quite a few years. Where we have come to love her solo ragtime, blues, jazz, and cabaret-style of performing. Now she takes it online via Facebook Live.
Root Music Wednesday with Tyler Westcott
ROOTS MUSIC WEDNESDAY Tyler Westcott sings roots music! Every Wednesday at 7 pm evening Tyler Westcott will be streaming from his personal Facebook. Going live and doing a spotlight on a different roots music artist or style! I will also be recognizing different venues or small businesses that have helped me grow over the years, as well as posting tip links to directly help them in these tough times. 4/29 The songs of Bessie Smith – Pausa Art House 5/6…
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:
Upcoming Events: Live Stream
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, Videographers, and Audiographers
In the near future, we will be planning a special live stream event for local jazz musicians to take part in. If interested, please do reach out to us and let us know you are interested!
JazzBuffalo Stories You May Have Missed
Will You Attend Jazz Concerts In The Future? Take This Jazz Survey!
As we all know, the performing arts, in particular jazz, has been devastated by the COVID-19 public health crisis. The stay at home or shelter in place orders across the country – and the world – has meant that live concert venues of all types are shuttered. From the very small to the very large […]
Jazz Coalition Launched To Help Musicians Keep Jazz Alive
(Disclosure: JazzBuffalo is a proud inaugural member of the Jazz Coalition) When COVID-19 lockdowns started happening across the country, one group hit hard were jazz musicians. Especially in New York City. As the city is the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, so is it the epicenter of jazz musicians unable to perform. No matter how […]
#SaveOurStages Movement Is Formed As Concert Venues Struggle to Survive
Like a light switch turned to off, the live music scene found itself in the dark overnight in mid-March. The COVID-19 pandemic causing many states to shut down restaurants, music clubs, and concert venues. Nearly two months later, concert venues and music clubs find little prospects for a quick reopening. These include the many jazz […]
The Black And White Jazz Photography Of Jack Zuff
(Photo of Elio Villafranca the Northwest Jazz Festival by Jack Zuff) A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Jack Zuff. Somehow, I had come across his photography, which he said was a “hobby.” Some hobby for those who have seen his photographs! At that time, I encouraged Jack to make jazz a […]
JazzBuffalo Takeout Music: Donny Frauenhofer Makes Music Videos Via Pandemic Collabs
Since the middle of March, when the entire jazz and music scene shut down, there has been one individual not sitting idle. Donny Frauenhofer, one of our rising stars and leaders in the community, began Thursday Evening and JazzBrunch Sundays with his partner, Ellen Pieroni. Ellen is another rising star jazz musician and community leader […]
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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.
