Jazz in Buffalo: A Vibrant Summer of Jazz It Was!

Our Jazz Community and Our City Enjoy A Day of Music and Joy!

The 3rd Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival was truly a day to remember. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, weathered a brief rain shower and contributed to a day filled with joy and unity. Special appreciation goes out to Joe Konze at the Richardson Hotel Buffalo and Mark Percy, our dedicated sound engineer at JazzBuffalo, for helping to create an unforgettable experience for all. It was a great way to bring a vibrant summer of jazz to a close!

Read more below with fabulous photos by JazzBuffalo contributor, and photographer Jack Zuff:

A Day of Thrilling Joy and Exciting Jazz at the Buffalo Jazz Festival

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Uniting Through Jazz: A Day of Joy, Dance, and Celebration at the Buffalo Jazz Festival The 3rd Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival at the historic Richardson Towers delivered an unforgettable day […]

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Join us for one last 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. It has been a great summer on the rooftop! We’ll be back next year for our 10th year!!

JazzMondays on the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio with My Cousin Toné

JazzMondays will continue indoors starting Monday, September 16! The response has been so incredible this summer, that we are going to give it a try with trio jazz to start with. First up will be the Carolyn Lansom Trio.

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/

For something different and interesting, might be fun to check out the Chicago-based band The Claudettes, at the Sportsmen’s Tavern, which mixes blues, jazz, root music, and rockabilly into a mix that works…

The Claudettes

Sunday, September 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

The Claudettes

Sportsmen Tavern 326 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY, United States

Grounded in roots music yet pushing the boundaries of indie pop and rock, the Claudettes are writing the most riveting chapter of their story right now. Pianist/songwriter Johnny Iguana formed

$15 – $20

Art Meets Jazz returns this fall!

We are thrilled to announce that the Hunt Art Gallery, Beebe’s at the Gallery, and JazzBuffalo will once again host ‘Art Meets Jazz’ for the community! Those who attended previous events agreed that they brought us together in a truly special way.

The first Art Meets Jazz in the Fall Series is September 18th and we will feature a very rare opportunity to witness one of the world’s most renowned Tango vocalists from Argentina, Carlo Habiague!

Carlos Habiague

Wednesday, September 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm  Art Meets Jazz Fall Series

Art Meets Jazz Fall Series

Beebe’ at the Gallery 403 Main Street, Buffalo, United States

Art Meets Jazz Returns For A Fall Series! Experience the harmonious blending of ‘Art Meets Jazz’ at Beebe’s at the Gallery and the C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Gallery…

$20

GET TICKETS NOW! Art Meets Jazz – September 18

Read the JazzBuffalo Stories below!

Art Meets Jazz Returns with Exciting Fall Series

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Building on the success of the inaugural four events, the new series aims to foster community and revitalize downtown Buffalo through a fusion of art and jazz. JazzBuffalo and The […]

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Internationally Acclaimed Carlos Habiague to Appear at Art Meets Jazz Fall Series in an Exciting Performance

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An Evening of Latin Passion and Artistic Elegance: Experience Carlos Habiague Live at the Art Meets Jazz Fall Series JazzBuffalo, in partnership with the Hunt Art Gallery, is thrilled to […]

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Classic Vinyl Live with Jeff Miers – Special Jazz Edition!

Bitches Brew Album by Miles Davis

JazzBuffalo is excited to partner with Classic Vinyl Live and Jeff Miers to support this special event on Monday, October 7th. Join us for an extraordinary night of music, at Sportsmen Tavern, as the renowned Bobby Previte brings his “Bitches Brew Band” music to Buffalo!

Previte continues this band music today as a unique workshop for teaching students and local musicians. Armed with the original charts he transcribed from the records, Previte travels worldwide, rehearsing musicians before directing them in a concert performance.  In Buffalo, he’ll lead an exceptional cast of local talent, including Jared Tinkham, Joe Goehle, John Bacon, Griff Kazmierczak, and Matt Incontro. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event that presents one of the most iconic music in jazz fusion history!

Look for ticket sales and more details soon!!”

Art of Jazz Series

As the vibrant summer of jazz fades into memory, we now turn our attention to an exciting season of fall and winter jazz. One highlight is the highly anticipated Art of Jazz Series, set to begin in February 2025 at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

Look out for an announcement during the week of September 16th, when we’ll reveal an esteemed lineup of four internationally renowned jazz artists. Each will deliver incredible performances, showcasing the very best of jazz artistry.

Be sure to stay tuned and ready to reserve your 2025 Art of Jazz Series subscription. You won’t want to miss out on the significant subscription discount and the opportunity to experience some of the finest international jazz talent right here in Buffalo!

Support JazzBuffalo!

Support JazzBuffalo Community Initiatives!

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.

In a word, producing events is: EXPENSIVE

Please donate today and be a part of the heartbeat of jazz in our community!

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We actively seek sponsors so businesses reach out to us and get noticed at JazzBuffalo initiatives and events!

We are also actively seeking a piano donation – one that is suitable for performances. Let us know!

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