The 8th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll brought to light the tremendous talent that exists in the jazz community. It is very encouraging to see the next generation of jazz musicians cementing their place in the jazz scene. Bringing us hope for a bright future for the Buffalo music scene.
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This weekend will be the 113th birthday of the influential creator of the unique mode of Gypsy Jazz, Django Reinhardt. And in the great Buffalo way of celebrating, several of Buffalo’s best are getting together once again to perform and celebrate.
Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration
The Cave 71 military road, Buffalo, NYJoin us as we fondly remember and celebrate the life and music of Django Reinhardt. One of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. A jazz guitar virtuoso who relearned how to play after suffering severe injuries to his hand and body. Django wrote over 100 songs in his career and left an entire genre
Art of Jazz: Elio Villafranca & The Chick Corea Afro-Caribbean Experience
Our next Art of Jazz Series concert will feature a specially commissioned project by the Jazz at Lincoln Center. This is a unique opportunity for our city to experience an all-star ensemble paying homage to one of the greatest in jazz, Chick Corea. There are only a few performances planned worldwide for this project. In fact, the project/ensemble was just in Israel and Buffalo is next!
GO HERE TO GET TICKETS NOW! https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/chick-corea-afro-caribbean-experience/
Art of Jazz | Elio Villafranca and the Chick Corea Afro-Caribbean Experience
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NYElio Villafranca and The Chick Corea Afro-Caribbean Experience Sunday, February 5 at 3 pm Chick Corea was quoted in a 2019 Billboard interview as saying, “That flavor, I find, is
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 unique visits and local events that are impossible to mention here. Go here for more events:
Upcoming Events: Live Stream And Live Events
Special Appearance of “Both Sides Of Joni”
Mark your calendars for a special concert on Tuesday, April 25th presenting the unique project “Both Sides of Joni: A Jazz Tribute to Joni Mitchell.” The concert will feature the award-winning international jazz pianist Monika Herzig and jazz vocalist extraordinaire Alexis Cole. As many know, the connection between Joni Mitchell and jazz is legendary as is evident by her collaborations with Charles Mingus and Herbie Hancock. Get tickets early and use the Early Bird Promo Code!
Both Sides of Joni: A Jazz Tribute To Joni Mitchell
Seneca One Tower 1 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NYBOTH SIDES OF JONI PROJECT FEATURING ALEXIS COLE! GET TICKETS SOON! Early Bird Promo Code – EarlyBird10 – Save $10 Now! JazzBuffalo presents Both Sides of Joni, featuring new jazz
The 8th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll
If you missed the recent announcement of the result of the 8th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll, click below to see the winners in 36 categories. Congratulations to all the winners!
Announcing The Winners Of The 8th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll
JazzBuffalo Community and Jazz Fans Weigh-In on Their Favorites in 2022 JazzBuffalo is proud to announce the results of its 8th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll. The poll saw nearly 1900 ballots […]
“Lady Day” at MusicalFare’s Premier Cabaret Lounge
One of our fabulous partners over the past few years, MusicalFare Theatre, continues its presentation of the musical play “Lady Day” about one of the last performances of Billie Holiday. The performance includes our JazzBuffalo Poll Jazz Female Vocalist of the Year, Alex McArthur, and our John Hunt Jazz Artist of the Year, George Caldwell.
Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar and Grill
MusicalFare Theatre 4380 Main Street, Suite 123, Amherst, NYWitness one of Billie Holiday’s final performances in this tour-de-force evening starring JazzBuffalo’s Female Vocalist of the Year, Alex McArthur. Taking place in the late 1950s in Philadelphia only four months before Holiday’s untimely death, LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL gives a poignant and visionary look at the woman behind the music. Featuring
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The Essay by Martin Luther King, Jr. That Lives Large In Jazz
King spoke about the significance of jazz in culture In 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. penned an essay concerning the significance of jazz. The essay was written at the request […]
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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. We are beginning our end-of-the-year “PUT BUFFALO ON THE MAP!” GIVING CAMPAIGN! We need your help to continue to evolve the JazzBuffalo.org concept and support the continued presence of outstanding jazz in our community. Please donate!
