2025 Art Of Jazz Series To End With One Of Jazz’s Brightest Stars
Thank you for an incredible 2025 season of the Art of Jazz Series! Your enthusiasm and support for the international artists who’ve graced the Buffalo AKG Art Museum Auditorium stage have shown the jazz world that Buffalo is more than just a stop on the tour: it’s a destination. Each performance and standing ovation has reinforced our city’s reputation as a vibrant home for live jazz and has helped draw attention from performers and audiences far beyond our region.
We’re especially excited for the season finale this Sunday, May 18, when the Emmet Cohen Trio—Emmet Cohen on piano, Phillip Norris on bass, and Joe Farnsworth on drums—takes the stage at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. Their electrifying interplay promises a fitting close to 2025’s series. And while we savor that performance, we’re already hard at work planning an even more spectacular 2026 lineup, with internationally acclaimed artists poised to make Buffalo their next must‑visit jazz performance. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!
Warm regards,
Tony Zambito
Executive Director, JazzBuffalo
Art of Jazz Series: Emmet Cohen Trio – A Spectacular 2025 Ending!
The 2025 season will close May 18th with a thrilling visit by Emmet Cohen! It is currently sold out!! We will have a wait list, and if seats open up, we’ll visit it! At this writing, it is a very long list!
Thank you for your incredible support of this year’s Art of Jazz Series! It’s been a fantastic season filled with unforgettable performances. We’re already hard at work planning the 2026 lineup and can’t wait to bring you another spectacular season of jazz!
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
–>> Art of Jazz Series: Community Spotlight Conversation
On Sunday, May 18, at 2:40 pm, we’ll welcome Peter Hunt to the stage for our Community Spotlight Conversation. Peter, Chairman and CEO of Hunt Real Estate, has been a longtime sponsor of the Art of Jazz Series and is a passionate community leader dedicated to the revitalization of the city of Buffalo. Join us for what promises to be a fascinating and
Art Meets Jazz – Internationally Acclaimed Guitarist Lenny Ranallo
Our Art Meets Jazz Series has been an enriching opportunity to hear music you normally would not have the chance to enjoy. The next Art Meets Jazz event welcomes home a WNY native who is now an internationally acclaimed classical and jazz guitarist. Join us for a special evening of intimate and outstanding musicianship in a rare treat performance consisting of a mix of jazz, Latin, and classical music.
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 Bill Evans to Coltrane and beyond, internationally acclaimed American guitarist Leonard “Lenny” Ranallo…
$20
Click this link to reserve your seat now! Art Meets Jazz: Lenny Ranallo
Caity Gyorgy – A Must-Attend Concert!
We keep highlighting this event because, with each passing week, it becomes even more unmissable. Rising-star vocalist Caity Gyorgy earned her third JUNO Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album with Hello! How Are You?. On April 16, she released Asking for Trouble, a duo album with Mark Limacher celebrating the songs of Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls). And don’t miss her new single, That Doesn’t Matter, arriving May 16 as part of a full-string-arranged album due out this summer!
She’s set to appear at major festivals this summer, including her debut at the Monterey Jazz Festival. With her distinctive vocals and songwriting gifts—qualities that truly set her apart in the world of jazz vocalists—it won’t be long before she claims a Grammy win.
How does that old saying go? Trust me, you will not want to miss this!
Saturday, June 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Caity Gyorgy: 3-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
Reserve Your Seats Now: 3-Time JUNO Award Winner Caity Gyorgy
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/
JazzBuffalo Picks
This week’s pick showcases one of the finest jazz vocalists in the region, Carolyn Lansom. She’ll be with her Dozo My Lady trio plus special guest Harry Graser. And, on Monday, sixteen of our young and next-generation jazz musicians gather to form a modern jazz big band, Nickel City Jazz.
Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Dozo My Lady Feat. Carolyn Lansom
Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Dave Lansom – Bass, Greg Skulicz – Guitar, Harry Graser – Piano, Carolyn Lansom – Vocals & Hand Percussion. Carolyn Lansom is a multifaceted vocalist who draws from her wide range of experiences to craft a memorable performance. She is excited to return to the Pausa Stage this Spring. This time she would like…
$13 – $15
Monday, May 19 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Nickel City Jazz
Mr. Goodbar 1110 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, United States
Featuring some of the best, young jazz musicians in Buffalo, Nickel City Jazz (NCJ) broke onto the scene early 2019 with the goal of playing modern big band jazz music…
$18 – $20
JazzMondays at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio 10th Anniversary!
10 Years of JazzMondays! We kick off the 10th Anniversary Season of JazzMondays at the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio on Memorial Day — Monday, May 26! Join us as we celebrate this incredible milestone with My Cousin Tone’ for a night of celebrating timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook. We’ll have a complimentary champagne toast and cake for all!
This summer, come experience the freshly remodeled rooftop — featuring a brand-new bar, updated layout, updated furniture, and the same memorable vibes under the open sky. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and help us launch another season of community, music, and summer magic in downtown Buffalo!
ICYMI: JazzBuffalo Stories
Caity Gyorgy’s Unique Songwriting and Arranging in Jazz
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One Of The Most Creative Jazz Vocalists In Jazz Today Caity Gyorgy is a fast-rising jazz vocalist, composer, and lyricist whose work blends classic jazz traditions with contemporary flair. She […]
The Exciting Emmet Cohen Trio Closes 2025 Art of Jazz Series!
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Meet the Emmet Cohen Trio This Sunday, May 18, the Art of Jazz Series proudly presents the Emmet Cohen Trio at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum—a sold-out season finale generating […]
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