(Photo by Jack Zuff – this weekend, we take time to remember Sara Rogers)
We ended the Summer of Jazz with our first-ever Buffalo Jazz Festival! Despite the threat of rain, gusty breezes, overcast skies, and cool temperatures, we had several hundred people join us for an afternoon of fabulous music. Most importantly, it was a time of our diverse community coming together as one, encouraging our next generation of jazz stars, and celebrating the renaissance of our great city – Buffalo! Many thanks to Seneca One, Douglas Development Corporation, and our sponsors Buffalo Rising and Kenton Hearing. It was great to receive support from 43North and Kleinhans Music Hall! And, we couldn’t have done it without the super sound engineering of Mark Percy and drums technician Bill Bates!
Featured Event
Sara Rogers Tribute
The Kenan Center’s monthly free concert series continues Saturday, September 10 from 6-8 p.m. with a tribute to the late musician Sara Rogers. Jazz musician Alex McArthur and vocalist Cortney Chyme who comprised the band GirlCrush+ with Rogers will play in her honor. The duo will be joined by Matt’s Music Youth Vocal Performance team for a portion of the concert. “To honor Sara’s connection to younger voices and supporting them we want to do a portion of the night…
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! We are getting amazing visits and local events impossible to mention all here. Go here for more events:
Upcoming Events: Live Stream And Live Events
Art of Jazz Series Subscription
It is time to get your subscription for a fabulous 2022-2023 Art of Jazz Series season ahead beginning on November 11, 2022. This season, we will focus on the art of composition. First up is the pianist, composer, arranger, and jazz star, Amina Figarova.
“…Many of the strongest composer-arranger-orchestra leaders in jazz are women. Think Toshiko Akiyoshi, Carla Bley, Maria Schneider. Amina Figarova has a chance to join their company. All she needs is an orchestra. Figarova’s compositions for small ensembles have been brilliant since at least 2005 when she released September Suite, still the deepest, most powerful jazz response to the events of 9/11…” by Thomas Conrad for Stereophile Magazine
Go here to learn more: 2022-2023 Art of Jazz Series
Go here for a season subscription: KMH Art of Jazz Season Subscription
JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace
JazzBrunch Sundays remain popular as ever. Call 71-886-0089 to get in a Sunday jazz brunch overlooking Hoyt Lake on the Terrace Patio. This week, JazzBrunch Sundays will feature the gypsy jazz duo – Hot Club Express!
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. September Schedule: Sept 4: Alex McArthur Sept 11: Hot Club Express Sept 18:…
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Art of Jazz Series 2022-2023: Get Tickets and Season Pass Now!
Get tickets and a season pass to next season’s Art of Jazz Series bringing to Buffalo GRAMMY® winners and nominees During the past 20-plus years, Art of Jazz has earned a reputation as one of the premier jazz series in North America. Join us for an exciting season focused on the art of composing in jazz. […]
Donate and Contribute to JazzBuffalo Efforts!
We’ve made it our mission to help elevate our strength of community in Buffalo by offering free opportunities to enjoy jazz and music or by bringing to Buffalo major jazz stars. One way we do that is to raise funds for the JazzBuffalo Keep Jazz Alive Fund, which is pooled for musicians and production costs to share with venues. All funds are designed to make it possible to produce concerts and fund awareness through the JazzBuffalo platform. We’ve enhanced your ability to contribute below. You can select a dollar or “other amount” and fill in the field below. You can also choose between the use of a credit card or the use of PayPal or Venmo.
