(Photo by Jack Zuff: Carina of Carina and the Six String Preacher will be at Jazz in the Pan Am Room this Friday!)
As spring begins, we are getting a bursting of jazz happenings in our region. From our talented jazz musicians in Buffalo and from international jazz artists visiting Buffalo. Buffalo is fast becoming a jazz music destination. There is a lot in this newsletter! Stay up to date with the Jazz in Town newsletter and view the upcoming jazz section at JazzBuffalo.org.
Featured Event
Carina and The Six String Preacher
A spicy blend of crime jazz, surf, and pop with a touch of blood and a dash of cinnamon, Carina and the Six String Preacher’s signature sound is a modern-day jazz noir with a twist. Based out of Buffalo New York, the band — formed by singer/songwriter Carina M. and guitarist/songwriter Vincent James Mastrantonio— has been independently writing, recording, and producing music and music videos since 2013. They’ve since released 1 LP, 2 EP’s, and 6 singles, including their…
Live Argentine Tango Featuring International Tango Stars!
Please note that this event is sold out. The Terrace at Delaware Park may be taking names for waiting lists in the event there are cancellations.
The Music of Argentine Tango ft. International Tango Stars Fabrizio Mocata and Carlos Habiague
The music of Tango is known internationally as one of the most celebrated forms of music originating from the country of Argentina. Brought to life in movies, television, concerts, ballrooms, and dance throughout the world. JazzBuffalo, in association with ArtsBuffalo and the Terrace at Delaware Park as well as through the support of Moshe Shulman and Mark Goldman, is excited to present to the Buffalo community a special concert event. The event will present authentic Argentinean Tango music featuring international…
Check Upcoming Events At JazzBuffalo For Live Jazz
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Events section of JazzBuffalo.org for all the live jazz around town. There is plenty of jazz happening throughout the city and the region! In this newsletter, we tend to focus on our active partners. We are getting amazing visits and events impossible to mention all here. Go here for more events:
Upcoming Events: Live Stream And Live Events
Art of Jazz / Kleinhans Music Hall
We bring to the next Art of Jazz performance two leading jazz artists!
Art of Jazz | Ethan Iverson & Tom Harrell Duo
Two of modern jazz’s leading lights unite to explore the classic post-war jazz repertoire that made New York City the “Jazz Capital of the World.” 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, voted trumpeter of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, is one of the most creative and lyrical jazz…
JazzBuffalo is proud to serve as a media/promotional partner for the Kleinhans Music Hall presentation of the legendary jazz artist, Herbie Hancock. One of the icons of modern jazz is making a stop in Buffalo! Join Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo for this special jazz concert event!
Herbie Hancock Live in Concert
HERBIE HANCOCK Live in Concert presented by Kleinhans Music Hall Friday, June 17th, 8:00 PM We are pleased to welcome legendary pianist and jazz artist, Herbie Hancock on June 17th! An icon of acoustic and electronic jazz! Ticket sales are now opened up to the general public. JazzBuffalo is serving as a media and promotional partner to this very special presentation by Kleinhans Music Hall! Tickets are on sale NOW to the general public! Tickets start at $49 and a…
Live at Seneca One / International Jazz Day
Live at Seneca One I Anaïs Reno with Juliet Kurtzman and Pete Malinverni (International Jazz Day Celebration)
“…The most impressive new jazz singer to appear on the scene since Veronica Swift.” – SCOTT YANO, L.A. JAZZ SCENE “With her grace, gravitas, serenity, and prodigious skills—one can proclaim that the work of Anaïs is impressive without any added qualifier/caveat like “…for someone her age…”’ – ROB LESTER, TALKIN’ BROADWAY “…This is a once in a lifetime voice..” – STEPHEN MOSHER, BROADWAY WORLD “…you’ll know you’re in the presence of pure young vocal genius when you hear her sing…
Occidental Gypsy Jazz / MusicalFare Theatre – Premiere Cabaret Lounge
JazzBuffalo is chipping in as a promotional partner to MusicalFare Theatre and the Premier Cabaret Lounge. Gypsy jazz fans should take note of this nationally recognized gypsy jazz group coming to town! JazzBuffalo subscribers are aware of the Table of 4 contest – but – be sure to like JazzBuffalo and MusicalFare Theatre on Facebook in order to make mentions/tags work!
Occidental Gypsy at the Premier Cabaret Lounge at MusicalFare Theatre
Occidental Gypsy is a nationally-touring band that plays an exhilarating blend of gypsy jazz and folk music. David Bromberg says “… great singing, fantastic guitar and violin work, with high energy originals that leave the crowd crazy. An awesome band.” “…sonic pleasures. More than once, vocalist-guitarist Frantz brought the large crowd to near silence through the warmth and openness of his singing. —CHICAGO TRIBUNE “…irresistible. Occidental Gypsy’s rhythm section, usually driven by the surging rhythm guitar of Brett Feldman, hit…
Hallwalls / AfroHorn
We can’t thank Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center enough for helping us to host what will surely be one of the most memorable concerts in 2022 with the Konrad Paszkudzki Trio. A spectacular performance. They have a show coming up on March 25th to take note of with AfroHorn in Ashbury Hall!
AfroHorn
Francisco Mora-Catlett – drums JD Allen – tenor sax Alex Harding – baritone sax Aruan Oritz – piano Rashaan Carter – contrabass Roman Diaz – percussion “Led by the drummer and composer Francisco Mora-Catlett—the son of the Mexican painter Francisco Mora and the African-American sculptor Elizabeth Catlett—AfroHORN seeks a mystical but earthy vision of rhythm and folklore, inspired not only by Afro-Cuban music but also the Sun Ra Arkestra, in which Mr. Mora-Catlett played in the 1970s…” — NY Times The metaphor at the center of Henry…
Benefit for Ukraine
A group of internationally-minded jazz musicians is teaming this Saturday for a fundraiser to support the refugee crisis resulting from the devasting Russia-Ukraine War.
Sending Hope Benefit Concert for Ukraine
Benefit Concert to raise funds for an underground shelter in Kyiv that is currently housing 320 men, women, children, and their pets. 100% of all the proceeds will be going directly to the shelter. The lineup includes: Carina and the Six String Preacher https://www.facebook.com/CarinaandTheSixStringPreacher https://www.youtube.com/c/CarinaandTheSixStringPreacher Hot Club of Buffalo https://www.facebook.com/hotclubbuffalo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQpmOHp-Y89i1R1Qhth2eaQ Jazzline https://m.facebook.com/Jazzline-1584629251861573/ http://jazzline.net/ Brass Pro and The Waterfront Revivalists https://www.facebook.com/brassproband Elena Erokhina https://www.youtube.com/user/zazhigalka88 Aaron/Mayer Swing Vendors: 1) Color Street Nails 2) Singing Bowls 3) Wreath Maker (only) 4) Gnomes…
Northwest Jazz Festival Fundraiser
The Northwest Jazz Festival in Historic Lewiston, NY is set to return this August 26 and 27. An exciting lineup of international jazz stars and regional favorites is set to be announced soon. The festival cannot continue as the largest free jazz festival in the region without the generous support of sponsors and individual contributors. It is time for the annual fundraiser. Consider attending or just buying a ticket to show your support! We’ll have performances by Stu Weissman Trio, Saranaide, and the Buffalo Dolls!
Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY Fundraiser!
After two years of the pandemic putting a hold on the historic jazz festival in Lewiston, NY, we are returning on August 26 and 27 of 2022. We will also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the festival at this year’s welcomed return! It takes tremendous funding to produce the festival and to keep its’ prominent legacy as the largest free jazz festival in the region that is held each year. We rely on the generosity of our sponsors and…
