A Memorable New Beginning Thanks To You
A new jazz season awaits jazz enthusiasts and the JazzBuffalo Community! Many thanks go to you, our supporters, and a community unlike any other, for helping us in launching a wonderful new partnership with Canterbury Woods. The inaugural jazz concert for the upcoming Canterbury Woods Jazz Series in the new Performing Arts Center was indeed a very special evening (see the JazzBuffalo Story at the end of the newsletter.) Brighter days lie ahead as we focus on bringing award-winning jazz artists to the performing arts center as well as special JazzBuffalo Community Showcases, all thanks to you!
JazzBuffalo Pick
For something unique and for lovers of Brazilian music, you’ll want to consider this JazzBuffalo Pick this week. Two masters make a stop to visit Buffalo.
Choro/Samba/Jazz with Brazilian virtuoso Tiago Souza
Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesAn unforgettable night and rare treat for Buffalo: two masters of Brazilian music, Tiago and Rogério Souza, alongside Stephen Guerra of Brazil 716, will perform scorching arrangements of choro, samba, and bossa influenced by American jazz. Tiago do Bandolim is one of the great revelations on bandolim (mandolin) and violão tenor (tenor guitar) in modern…
Wes Montgomery 100th Centennial Celebration!
Join us at Pausa Art House on Friday, October 13th, for a night of celebration. We will be commemorating the 100th Centennial of Wes Montgomery. Simultaneously, we will be presenting the Jazz Ambassador Award to Lazara Martinez from the Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY. Let’s express our appreciation for Pausa Art House and honor one of the most revered legends in jazz.
Go here for seats/tickets now! https://www.pausaarthouse.com/event-details/wes-celabration-by-rust-belt-groove
Wes Montgomery 100th Centennial Celebration ft. Rust Belt Groove
Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesTo celebrate Wes Montgomery’s 100th Centennial, JazzBuffalo, in partnership with Pausa Art House, is excited to present a special program, the Wes Montgomery: 100th Centennial Celebration. This extraordinary performance performed…
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DON’T MISS OUT! HELP US ACHIEVE A SUBSCRIPTION GOAL OF 200 THIS SEASON!!
The Art of Jazz Series 2023-2024 season subscriptions are now available! Please do note: get your subscription soon since fewer seats are available in the Buffalo AKG Auditorium than we had available at Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room. Three out of the four concerts in the 2022-2023 season sold more seats than what will be available at the AKG!
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And don’t miss the inaugural return of the Art of Jazz Series to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum on Friday, November 10th! A truly special program featuring the perennial winner of the Downbeat Critic’s Poll for baritone sax and Grammy Nominee Gary Smulyan with Rising Star Anaïs Reno!
Art of Jazz l Gary Smulyan “Tadd’s All, Folks” ft. Anais Reno
Buffalo AKG Art Museum Buffalo, NY, United StatesExperience a fresh and captivating approach to the timeless music of the legendary jazz composer, Tadd Dameron with this extraordinary quintet! Delve into a world where Dameron’s compositions are brought…
Check Upcoming Events At JazzBuffalo.org For Live Events
Make sure to visit JazzBuffalo.org’s Upcoming Events section to stay updated on all the live jazz performances in Buffalo. With various events happening throughout the city and region, there’s something for everyone. Please note that we receive a large number of unique visits and local events listings, so we encourage you to visit the website to find out where jazz is happening. Click here to view all the upcoming events.
Upcoming Events: Live Stream And Live Events
Coltrane Celebration In One Week!
Mark your calendars for the weekend of September 28-30 as the annual Coltrane Celebration by the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective returns. This year’s special guest will be Ravi Coltrane!
The John Coltrane Birthday Celebration 2023
Burchfield Penney Arts Center 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United StatesThe Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective and Burchfield Penney Art Center celebrate the birthday of one of the greatest saxophone players of all time at the annual John Coltrane jazz celebrations…
Grand Opening: The Richardson Hotel Buffalo
The Richardson Hotel Buffalo held its grand opening this past Tuesday. This spectacular event showcased numerous subtle yet significant redesign initiatives by the Douglas Development Corporation. Building upon our successful Jazz at Richardson events and the Buffalo Jazz Festival this summer, we continue to review plans for a return of jazz performances indoors at this cultural institution. We are aware that many in the JazzBuffalo Community have been asking about this weekly, and we want you to know that we have heard you!
Many thanks to Jacob Jay, Ian Liedke, and James Benders for representing JazzBuffalo at the grand opening.
ICYMI: JazzBuffalo Stories
Exciting Evening of Vibrant Latin Jazz with Jane Bunnett and Maqueque at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
JazzBuffalo’s Inaugural Concert Marks the Beginning of the Canterbury Woods Jazz Series It was an extraordinary evening as the inaugural jazz concert of the upcoming Canterbury Woods Jazz Series took […]
