Ongoing and New Traditions Bring Festival to Life!
The opening night of the Northwest Jazz Festival, Lewiston, NY was a spectacular celebration of music, community, and tradition. Matt’s Music Vocal Performance Team continued its cherished tradition, showcasing the region’s talented young voices, while SwingBuffalo‘s Friday Night Dance with The Anderson Big Band brought new energy and a new tradition to the festival with a lively big band dance.
The homecoming of Pete Malinverni was a deeply felt highlight, as he led his trio through a beautiful exploration of the Great American Songbook. Emerging jazz vocalist Anaïs Reno captivated with her stunning vocals accompanied by special guest Peter Bernstein. Simon Fletcher and Rick Strauss delivered unforgettable guitar tributes to classic tunes.
The evening’s atmosphere was electric with the powerful rhythms of Will Holton and the uniquely spectacular Comienzo performance.
All this under perfect weather made for a grand and memorable start to the festival, setting the stage for even more incredible music to come today!
Hope to see everyone for an incredible day of music and community!!
One of the greatest FREE musical events in all of western New York! The variety of jazz ensembles on different physical stages added to the unique thrills while also drinking lots of beer and scrumptious food that included artichokes ! Can’t wait till next year doing it again.