Plan for Unforgettable Jazz Experiences
As we look ahead to spring, JazzBuffalo highlights an exciting season of unforgettable jazz performances that will enrich our community and continue our mission of making jazz accessible to all. This spring brings 10 must-see performances that highlight the very best in jazz — from internationally acclaimed artists to rising stars, all while celebrating the timeless beauty of the Great American Songbook.
Through collaborations like the Art of Jazz Series, our groundbreaking Art Meets Jazz Series, and partnerships with the region’s premier cultural venues, these performances promise to inspire, unite, and bring people together through the art of jazz. Join us as we experience the power of live music and the vibrant spirit of our jazz community — a spring season not to be missed!
10 Must-See Performances!
Wednesday, March 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Art Meets Jazz: Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Trio!
Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
Art Meets Jazz Returns! JazzBuffalo, Hunt Art Gallery, and Beebe’s at the Gallery join forces once again! We are thrilled to launch the Art Meets Jazz series on Wednesday, March…
$20
Friday, April 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Charlie Ballantine Trio Returns to Buffalo!
Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
JazzBuffalo is thrilled to partner with Pausa Art House to welcome the return of Charlie Ballantine to Buffalo! Known for his innovative and distinctive style, Ballantine has captivated audiences in…
$15 – $25
Sunday, April 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ART OF JAZZ: The Jeff Hamilton Trio
Buffalo AKG Art Museum Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us for a historic afternoon of jazz at the Art of Jazz Series on Sunday, April 13th at 3 pm, as one of the preeminent trios in jazz history…
$40 – $45
Wednesday, April 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Art Meets Jazz: An Intimate Evening With Jazz Vocalist Carolyn Lansom!
Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
Experience the Intimacy of Art Meets Jazz with Carolyn Lansom Join us for an unforgettable evening as Art Meets Jazz presents Carolyn Lansom—one of Buffalo’s most exceptional jazz vocalists—at the…
$20
Sunday, May 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
A Mother’s Day Tribute: Gabrielle Stravelli Presents “Beautiful Moons Ago”
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center 706 Renaissance Drive, Williamsville, United States
Join JazzBuffalo for an unforgettable Mother’s Day celebration on Sunday, May 11th at 4 pm, featuring the debut Buffalo performance of the sensational Gabrielle Stravelli. Known for her tremendous swing
$35
Sunday, May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ART OF JAZZ: Emmet Cohen Trio
Buffalo AKG Art Museum Buffalo, NY, United States
Join us for an extraordinary performance debut at the Art of Jazz Series on Sunday, May 18, 2025, featuring the multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen. Renowned as…
$40 – $45
Wednesday, May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Art Meets Jazz: Lenny Ranallo Returns Home for a Special Performance!
Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
Lenny Ranallo Returns Home for a Special Art Meets Jazz Performance! Drawing inspiration from Bach to Coltrane and beyond, internationally acclaimed American guitarist Leonard “Lenny” Ranallo, a Western New York…
$20
Monday, May 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 10th Anniversary of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant!
10th Anniversary of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant!
Tappo Restaurant 330 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join Us for the 10th Anniversary of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio and Celebrate the Great American Songbook! For the past decade, JazzMondays at Tappo…
Free
Wednesday, June 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Art Meets Jazz: Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Ann Mitchell Sings a Tribute to Peggy Lee
Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
A Tribute to Peggy Lee Ann Mitchell Jazz performs memorable hits and songs that were penned by Miss Peggy Lee, such as Fever, Why Don’t You Do Right, I’m A Woman…
$20
Saturday, June 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Caity Gyorgy: 2-time JUNO Award Winner!
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room Symphony Circle 3, Buffalo, NY, United States
JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall are excited to present rising star jazz vocalist Caity Gyorgy for an unforgettable evening of jazz! Join us at Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room…
$35
