Choices, choices, choices. Who would have thought there would be choices this pandemic summer for jazz? That is exactly what we have. From jazz fusion to gypsy jazz to straight-ahead jazz – something for everyone. As long as we maintain social distancing guidelines and wear masks, we can continue to have choices!
Featured Events
The Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series will once again feature two very different modes of jazz. Both are enjoyable for everyone! (PLEASE NOTE: Following social distance of 6-ft apart and wearing masks are a must! In addition, we will be limiting groups in the first section of the south lawn to 4-6 people. More than that – you must go past the path to the open space of the public south lawn.)
Thomas Marinaro Quartet at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Thursdays
It is hard to watch an event that Thomas Marinaro is on and not recognize the love he has for performing and making music with his fellow bandmates. He eats, thinks, and dreams music and has a Master’s degree in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia where he was mentored by Bruce Johnstone. Tom has been tirelessly practicing and working on both the performing and educating sides of music and has been a music teacher for the past 10 years. He…
The Paper Roses at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
The Paper Roses are a hot-jazz and Django Reinhardt style inspired group based out of Western NY. Playing original songs and interpreting classic guitar swing sounds in a contemporary way. The group features Sean McNamara on lead guitar, Tyler Westcott on rhythm guitar and vocals, Patrick Jackson on bass, and Brendan Gosson on violin. You can expect the Paper Roses to play an eclectic mix of standards from the Hot Club repertoire, inspired originals, blazing instrumentals, and a few curveballs…
The TRUTH at Jazz at Chandlerville
THE TRUTH is a jazz/funk/fusion quintet from Buffalo, NY that takes a modern approach to improvisation while keeping a connection to the deep language and history in the jazz community. THE TRUTH has quickly built a reputation locally as a group of some of the most talented young next-generation musicians in WNY and has consistently been nominated as Favorite Jazz Fusion Band in the annual JazzBuffalo Readers and Fan Poll. Featuring a style that grooves, reflects, and pushes boundaries, THE…
Check Upcoming Events At JazzBuffalo For Both Live and 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
Contribute To “Keep Local Live Jazz Music Alive” Fund
To support the jazz series mentioned above and other local series JazzBuffalo is presenting, we are making available the ability to contribute to the Keep Local Jazz Alive Fund. The fund will help cover the costs of producing the free summer outdoor live jazz presented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Costs like set up, sound engineering, and artists that struggling venues find challenging at this time. Please donate if you plan to attend a jazz series and only if you can, to help us make local live jazz possible. You can contribute via PayPal or Venmo:
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Venmo: @Jazz249
Many Thanks!!
Jazz at Chandlerville Is Now Every Week
Well – change is the constant this summer! After pulling back to every other week for Jazz at Chandlerville, we will be back to every week. Stay tuned…
Charlie “Bird” Parker Centennial Celebration
We will be holding a special time for the Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series on Saturday, August 29. The date is the actual 100th birthday of the pioneering originator of jazz bebop, Charlie “Bird” Parker. Save the date – we have a special performance by the great saxophonist Dave Schiavone scheduled:
Charlie “Bird” Parker Centennial Celebration ft. Dave Schiavone at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
Saturday, August 29th marks the 100th birth date anniversary of one of the most significant trailblazers in the history of jazz. The centennial of Charlie Parker offers a unique opportunity to pay tribute to the lasting legacy of his significant influence on the art form we call jazz. The alto saxophonist brief time on earth left an indelible mark on how jazz is performed that continues today. Nicknamed “Bird,” he ushered in the bebop sound and era of jazz. The…
National Jazz Artists Charlie Ballantine and Rob Dixon To Make Special Engagement Appearance
In a rarity during this pandemic summer, JazzBuffalo will present an appearance by national recording jazz artists Charlie Ballantine and Rob Dixon on Friday, August 28 at the Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series. Both have made appearances here before so if you missed them before – don’t this time around. Read more:
Charlie Ballantine Quartet with Special Guest Rob Dixon at Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
The Charlie Ballantine quartet featuring Rob Dixon brings their own brand of Americana infused jazz playing music off of their last two albums “Life Is Brief: The Music of Bob Dylan”, “Cold Coffee” and their widely anticipated new release “Vonnegut”, a tribute to the writings of Kurt Vonnegut. Ballantine’s playing has been described by Vintage Guitar Magazine as “beautiful and complex” and hailed by JAZZIZ Magazine as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision”. Joining him will be Rob Dixon…
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Commemorative Videos Help Celebrate The 25th Annual Pappy Martin Legacy – Masten Jazz Festival
On Sunday, July 26, 2020, a small celebration marking the 25th annual Pappy Martin Legacy – Masten Jazz Festival was held. The festival, founded by the late jazz musician “Pappy” Martin, had to cancel this year’s event due to the coronavirus pandemic. (JazzBuffalo previously published an article on the event at this link: Pappy Martin […]
Two Magical Evenings At The Hotel Henry Summer Jazz Series
We were very fortunate to be blessed by two perfect summer evenings of beautiful skies, moderate temperatures, and low humidity. Setting the stage to enjoy two very different styles of jazz against the picturesque background of the iconic cultural location on the south side of the Hotel Henry. On Thursday (August 6), the Grammy-Nominated trio, […]
