(Photo: The classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas” featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi can be heard this Sunday at Seneca One Auditorium!)
It is that time of the year where the start of December ushers in a month of festive holiday spirit. Including holiday jazz throughout the region. An enjoyable month to take in the sounds of Christmas-themed special presentations.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Seneca One
JazzBuffalo and Seneca One join together to present this special tribute to legend Vince Guaraldi and his soundtrack to Charles Schulz’s 1965 holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The event will feature the Ed Croft Trio in a performance of the classic music penned by Guaraldi. An event the whole family can enjoy in the spectacular Seneca One Tower’s Lobby and Auditorium. Among the most beloved holiday albums of all time, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been certified Triple…
Check Upcoming Events At JazzBuffalo For Live Jazz/Live Streams
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events section of JazzBuffalo.org for all the live jazz around town. We are more dependent now on musicians and venues submitting their events to JazzBuffalo to appear on the calendar. So, tell your favorite bands and venues to visit JazzBuffalo.org and submit their events! Go here for more events:
Upcoming Events: Live Stream And Live Events
Jazz in the Pan Am Room at the Terrace!
We’ve added two shows in December that will surely bring the festive holiday spirit to life. Jazz vocalist Colleen Williams will be joined by Bobby Jones and a special return by Jerry Livingston. This will be followed by a night of holiday jazz by Ann Philippone. And, don’t forget Hanna PK will help us start off 2022. Get all the details below and make reservations via RESY.com or by calling the Terrace!
Colleen Williams Trio at Jazz in the Pan Am Room at The Terrace!
Colleen Williams has been one of the area’s most prominent jazz vocalists. She has been featured with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as well as, the Virginia Symphony in tribute shows to Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, George Gershwin, and The American Songbook. With The Bobby Jones Trio, she has performed countless concerts and club dates, and in 2003, Bobby Jones and Colleen produced a second album, CW as a follow up to their first collaboration in 1998, TORCHED. https://youtu.be/pAb0KfidPqI Williams will…
Ann Philippone Holiday Jazz at Jazz in the Pan Am Room at the Terrace
Ann Philippone has been one of the area’s most prolific jazz and blues pianists and vocalists for the past three decades. She has performed internationally and has been nominated for multiple awards in the region for jazz and blues piano/vocals. Ann has had a long-term following for her New Orleans-style barrelhouse, boogie, blues, and jazz performances that are uniquely her own. Ann has opened for such great jazz and blues artists as James Cotton, Tinsley Ellis, and Joanna Connor. On…
Hanna PK at Jazz in the Pan Am Room at The Terrace!
Hanna PK is a solid pianist, soulful vocalist, and vibrant performer, born and raised in South Korea, currently residing in Rochester, NY. She plays a wide variety of blues & swing, old-school folk, and boogie-woogie jazz. She has a dynamic songwriting style – ranging from a funky tune with socially conscious lyrics to a mournful slow blues, from a pop-edged ballad to an uplifting swinging number, and from barrelhouse boogie to jazz. Her seemingly sweet and soft-spoken appearance often leads…
Jazz Night at the Curtiss is Coming in 2022…Preview Night Thursday, December 16
JazzBuffalo will be partnering with the Curtiss Hotel to host Jazz Night at the Curtiss twice per month on Thursdays beginning in 2022. Taking place on the spectacular covered Rooftop Lounge and Patio, you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the city skyline and waterfront, cocktail drinks and foods, firepit, and jazz music. Join us for a special Preview Night on Thursday, December 16 featuring Saranaide!
“Jazz Night at the Curtiss” Preview Night featuring Saranaide
The Curtiss Hotel in Downtown Buffalo has become one of the city’s premium and iconic hotels. Enjoyed by residents of the city, the region, and out-of-state travelers. The Curtiss Hotel Rooftop and Lounge has become a destination for people seeking a patio lounge atmosphere, cocktail drinks and foods, and spectacular views. From the Curtiss Hotel Rooftop, you can enjoy a cocktail drink and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of downtown Buffalo, Lake Erie, and the Canadian shoreline. In 2022,…
Live at Seneca One Presented by JazzBuffalo – Early Bird Promo Code
Plan to attend next year’s Live at Seneca One series where we will present a variety of jazz and feature next-generation rising stars! Visit the JazzBuffalo “Live at Seneca One” page also here: Live at Seneca One – and get all the details.
For a limited time, we are offering a discount promo code to use to get $9 off each ticket for any of the concerts in the series. The promo code is – EB9. The price of a ticket will only be $20 and for a limited time, we are waiving ticket fees! Please note that where to put the code is hard to see because the print is small. Plus you may need to scroll up/down to see it. Here is where you will find it – the red arrow points to where you click on the hyperlink and enter the code:
Visit the JazzBuffalo “Live at Seneca One” page also here: Live at Seneca One
Art of Jazz Returns in 2022
In 2022, we hope to see the return of larger events and one we can look forward to is the return of Art of Jazz. While the Albright-Know Art Gallery continues its transformation, we’ll be hosting the Art of Jazz at Kleinhans Music Hall in the Mary Seton Room. First up is The Campbell Brothers on Sunday, February 6! Read more at this link:
Art of Jazz | The Campbell Brothers Present John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme
The acknowledged masters of the Sacred Steel guitar, the Campbell Brothers have electrified audiences coast-to-coast with their unique blend of African-American gospel featuring steel guitars and soaring vocals. For this special performance, the Campbells will perform John Coltrane’s jazz classic A Love Supreme, recasting Coltrane’s iconic work with their signature slide guitars while capturing the album’s transcendent message in a joyous, not-to-be-missed concert experience. (Commissioned by Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors and Duke Performances at Duke University.)
Holiday Jazz Brunch
The popular JazzBrunch Sundays hosted by JazzBuffalo continues and we have a December holiday schedule ready for you! This Sunday you can hear the Elliot Scozzaro/Jared Tinkham Duo!
JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park Hosted by JazzBuffalo
JazzBuffalo and the Terrace at Delaware Park are excited to keep the popular JazzBrunch Sundays at the iconic location at Hoyt Lake going in the fall! We will provide high-quality jazz music for Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Terrace’s historic location at Marcy Casino. The Terrace is located on the upper level of the Delaware Park Lake casino and is located across from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. December and Holiday Schedule: December 5: Elliot Scozzaro and Jared Tinkham Duo December…
For two Sundays in December, the Mansion on Delaware Avenue will host a Festive Holiday Brunch with music provided by JazzBuffalo.
Festive Holiday Brunch at the Mansion on Delaware Avenue with Live Music by JazzBuffalo
FESTIVELY LUXE HOLIDAY SURROUNDINGS Your new Christmastime tradition! Celebrate the holidays with creatively themed food and drink, live music, and seasonal flare. Add The Mansion’s Festive Holiday Brunch to the season’s merrymaking and festivities. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers to share the holiday spirit with a ticketed a la carte brunch in the festive luxe surroundings of a historic 19th-century mansion. FUN AND FULL OF HOLIDAY CHEER Join together for Buffalo’s best holiday brunch with live music, inspired brunch…
New Orleans Style Christmas Feast
The Terrace will be hosting a special New Orleans Style Christmas Feast, a traditional event in New Orleans during the holidays, in December. The event will feature music provided by JazzBuffalo and the fabulous vocalist/pianist/entertainer, Ann Philippone accompanied by Sean McNamara on guitar and Alex Cline on trumpet!
Réveillon Wine Tasting Dinner: “A New Orlean’s Style Christmas Feast” with Holiday Jazz ft. Ann Philippone
In New Orleans families & restaurants celebrate the Holidays with a special meal or feast with creole dishes, fine wines & music. Join us as The Terrace brings this great tradition to Buffalo for an amazing Holiday Dinner in Delaware Park. Guests will be seated by table reservation. (Not Communal Seating) Hosted by The Terrace at Delaware Park & Cuvee Imports. A New Orlean’s Style Christmas Feast with Holiday Jazz Five delicious courses of French Creole dishes paired with French…
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