This weekend Buffalo gets a visit from one of the most important figures in modern jazz, Miguel Zenón. A true visionary and innovator in the world of jazz today. Another opportunity to witness the upper echelon of jazz artistry and creativity.
JazzBuffalo Pick
In this week’s JazzBuffalo Pick, we highlight our next Art of Jazz Series concert on Sunday, March 12th that brings to Buffalo one of the most celebrated saxophonists in the world. The multiple-Grammy® Nominee will present music from his epic album Música De Las Américas (2022). Get tickets soon to avoid missing out!
Art of Jazz | Miguel Zenón Quartet
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NYMultiple Grammy Nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represent a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often contradictory poles of innovation and tradition.
From critical jazz publications such as Downbeat and Jazz Times:
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
Jazz Guitarist Charlie Ballantine at Seneca One Friday, March 18!
FROM ALL ABOUT JAZZ:
“At 33, Ballantine has recorded eight albums and they are all gems. His range is wide and eclectic with tributes to Bob Dylan, Thelonious Monk, and Kurt Vonnegut. But his December 2022 release stands out as a masterpiece of artistry, melody, and deep feeling. Falling Grace doesn’t hit one over the head right away, but you might find you can’t stop playing it over and over again. Falling Grace may be Ballantine’s Kind of Blue (Columbia, 1959) for the 21st Century. It flows, grooves, dances, and soars above the crowd.”
Charlie Ballantine is one of the most promising rising star jazz guitarists today. Fabulous compositions and music. You really need to make this! To encourage you to support this artist, we are going to make this a $10 at-the-door event.
Charlie Ballantine Trio
Seneca One Tower 1 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NYAcclaimed jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine will make a tour stop in Buffalo at the spectacular Seneca One Auditorium! Noted for Midwestern-influenced jazz compositions in the vein of John Scofield and…
Easter Brunch at The Buffalo History Museum
Tappo and JazzBuffalo team up with the Buffalo History Museum to bring you a special Easter Brunch event this year that will feature jazz by My Cousin Tóne and special guest vocalist Donna Delano-Kerr:
Easter Brunch at the Buffalo History Museum
Buffalo History Museum Buffalo, NYYou’re invited to Easter Brunch at the Buffalo History Museum! Now is the chance if you have yet to experience this incredible venue. This family-friendly brunch will be buffet-style, complete…
JazzBuffalo 5th Annual International Jazz Day Celebration
This year, the annual International Jazz Day falls on Sunday, April 30th. And, we are going to celebrate with a unique Jazz Trio Festival and a special appearance by the Lindsey Holland Unit! Tickets are now available! Use promo code EarlyBird5 to get $5 off! Please do note that part of the proceeds will help JazzBuffalo’s fundraising for our third Summer Of Jazz Season where we aim to provide the community with free access to jazz performances. (Go here for tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/554654525617 )
JazzBuffalo’s 5th Annual International Jazz Day Celebration
Seneca One Tower 1 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NYSave the date of Sunday, April 30 as we celebrate International Jazz Day with a Jazz Trio Festival! This will be JazzBuffalo’s 5th Annual International Jazz Celebration as an official…
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