Enjoy as Much as Possible!
In the fleeting Buffalo summers, this is the time of year to enjoy as much outdoor jazz as possible. It’s everywhere, from community parks and beyond. Turn off the TV, get off the couch, and join others who love music and jazz. Bring your kids and grandkids to expose them to our uniquely American art form.
Community Spotlight
A few interesting and free events for the community are bringing jazz to various parts of the area this weekend, including the first-ever jazz festival in Orchard Park.
Thursday, August 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Manny Perez: Healing by the Water
Freedom Park Foot of Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY +1 more
Join Manny Perez and Son BoriKua and come on down to the foot of Ferry for an evening of dance, food, and laughs. Hope to see you all there…
Free
Saturday, August 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunny Side Trad Jazz Band
Duende at Silo City 85 Silo City Row, Buffalo, NY, United States
New Orleans Trad Jazz band Sunny Side returns to Buffalo! We’ll be inside, upstairs, and yes there will be room to dance. Sunny Side, a jazz band based out of…
Free
Sunday, August 4 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jazz Festival at the Quaker Arts Pavilion
Orchard Park Pavilion South Lincoln Avenue, Orchard Park, NY, United States
On Sunday, August 4th, starting at 3 pm, the Orchard Park Council of the Arts holds its first-ever Jazz Festival at the Quaker Arts Pavilion! We welcome the Steven Parisi…
Free
Sunday, August 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
“Dancing Under The Stars” ft. Buffalo Jazz and Swing Big Band
Clarence Town Park Bandshell Clarence, NY, United States
Back by Popular Demand! Buffalo Jazz and Swing at Clarence Town Park. Buffalo Jazz & Swing Band featuring Cheryl Ferris performs a wide variety of musical styles from the 1930s…
Free
JazzBuffalo Indoor Pick
One of the region’s most prolific electric bassists has just released his first project under his own name. Check it out!
Friday, August 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Kulpability Debuts at PAUSA
Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Kulpability is Bassist Jack Kulp’s first solo project. Featuring the music of Steps Ahead, Mike Stern, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, and Pat Metheny to name just a few. The evening promises to be an eclectic mix of musicality, power, excitement, and just plain good music. Be among the very first to hear this new powerhouse…
$12 – $14
Celebrate the Great American Songbook with My Cousin Toné Every Monday This Summer!
Join us for another night of swinging goodness celebrating the Great American Songbook. Celebrate our community, birthdays, anniversaries, etc under the stars at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio with My Cousin Toné.
Next Jazz at Richardson – World Renowned Hammond B3 Jazz Organist Tony Monaco on Sunday, August 11th!
The next Jazz at Richardson community event is scheduled for Sunday, August 11th at 4:30 pm! We’ll feature the world-renowned and highly acclaimed Hammond B3 jazz organist, Tony Monaco. He will be joined by the superlative jazz guitarist Josh Hill and our very own drummer extraordinaire, Abdul-Rahman Qadir!
Sunday, August 11 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jazz at Richardson: Tony Monaco Trio
Richardson-Olmsted Park / The Richardson Hotel Buffalo 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States
Tony Monaco may be the best organ player you haven’t heard of yet, flying under the radar while playing arguably some of the hottest B-3 around. Mentored by the legendary…
Free
And don’t forget Jazz at Richardson ends with the 3rd Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 1st!
Sunday, September 1 @ 12:30 pm – 7:30 pm
3rd Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival
Richardson-Olmsted Park / The Richardson Hotel Buffalo 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States
Experience the vibrant and diverse sounds of Buffalo’s thriving jazz community at the 3rd Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival, presented by JazzBuffalo! This spectacular event will take place on Sunday, September 1st…
Free
Check Upcoming Jazz at JazzBuffalo.org
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 many 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.
https://jazzbuffalo.org/upcoming-events/
Check Upcoming Jazz at JazzBuffalo.org
Jazz at Richardson “Lounge Series” in The Richardson Hotel Buffalo
We are beginning to build out our Jazz at Richardson “Lounge Series” and reserved seats are now available for acclaimed jazz vocalist Nancy Kelly. Don’t delay! (Table seats are sold out.)
Friday, August 16 at 7:30 pm we will welcome the renowned jazz vocalist Nancy Kelly to Jazz at Richardson “Lounge Series” inside the Richardson Hotel. We have reserved General Seating for Nancy Kelly still available. No reserved tables left!
Friday, August 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Nancy Kelly
The Richardson Hotel Buffalo 444 Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States
RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY!! GO HERE: NANCY KELLY – JAZZ AT RICHARDSON Renowned jazz vocalist Nancy Kelly commands a global fan base with her timeless swinging style, transporting audiences back…
$25 – $35
GO HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS FOR NANCY KELLY! Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Nancy Kelly!
Get Your Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston Main-Stage Reserved Seating to Experience the Unique Great American Songbook Celebration!
We are just three weeks away from the region’s largest outdoor jazz festival! Get ready for an unprecedented celebration of the Great American Songbook on the Main Stage. Jazz at the Ballroom, featuring an all-star ensemble, will present three meticulously curated programs: “Get Out of Town,” “Flying High,” and “Accentuate the Positive.” This uniquely special and one-of-a-kind celebration is a presentation you won’t find at any other festival this year!
GO HERE TO PURCHASE RESERVED SEATING EARLY – ONLY $25 AND TWO SHOWS FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM: Main Stage Reserved Seating
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We invite you to help us continue bringing amazing community-driven initiatives like Jazz at Richardson and the Buffalo Jazz Festival to our city. Every dollar counts and goes a long way in making these vibrant celebrations of music and culture possible.
Your generous donations ensure that we can keep creating spaces where our community can come together and experience the joy and unity that jazz brings.
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