Bright Stars In Jazz Shine On Buffalo
This past weekend was nothing short of extraordinary. As the Emmet Cohen Trio took the stage for the finale of this season’s Art of Jazz Series, the energy in the room was unmistakable. From the moment Emmet, Phillip Norris, and Joe Farnsworth walked on stage to an immediate standing ovation, it was clear we were about to experience something special. Much gratitude to everyone who filled the Buffalo AKG Art Museum with joyful noise—your enthusiasm and support continue to make moments like these possible.
On Friday, June 21, we welcome the next-generation rising star Caity Gyorgy to Buffalo at Kleinhans Music Hall’s Mary Seaton Room. With three JUNO Awards to her name and major festival appearances ahead—including her debut at the Monterey Jazz Festival—Caity is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about voices in jazz today. Let’s continue to build Buffalo’s growing reputation for presenting the very best in internationally acclaimed jazz. I encourage you to be part of this important moment—let’s give Caity the kind of warm Buffalo welcome that makes our city stand out.
Warm regards,
Tony Zambito
Executive Director, JazzBuffalo
Caity Gyorgy – A Must-Attend Concert!
Catch a rising jazz star before the rest of the world does! JUNO-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy is heading to major jazz festivals this summer—don’t miss your chance to see her in Buffalo at this intimate performance.
Act fast—every week you wait makes this can’t-miss event even more essential! Rising-star vocalist Caity Gyorgy secured her third JUNO Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album with Hello! How Are You? and on April 16 unleashed Asking for Trouble, a dazzling duo album with Mark Limacher, celebrating Frank Loesser’s classic tunes. Now, brace yourself: her brand-new single “That Doesn’t Matter” dropped May 16, leading into a full, string‑arranged album this summer. Don’t let time slip away—lock in your plans today!
Caity will visit Buffalo the day before her appearance at Dizzy’s at the Jazz at Lincoln Center! She’ll be a headline at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and make her debut at the Monterey Jazz Festival—two of the world’s premier stages for jazz. With her distinctive vocals and songwriting gifts—melding the timeless elegance of the 1950s Great American Songbook with modern clarity and emotional depth—she’s already capturing fans and critics alike. Just as we presented and predicted with the likes of Veronica Swift and Smara Joy, it’s only a matter of time before she claims that Grammy and reaches stardom. 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
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!
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 Pick
This week’s pick welcomes one of New York City’s finest vocalists and a noted composer and lyricist. Aimée Allen was first introduced to the region at the Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY, a few years back, and has made several appearances at Pausa Art House subsequently. Catch her this time around!
Friday, May 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Aimée Allen Quartet
Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Vocalist and composer/lyricist Aimée Allen brings her dynamic band with versatile guitarist Tony Romano, world-renowned bassist François Moutin, and acclaimed drummer Kenneth Salters. The group’s musical aesthetic is exciting, rhythmic, lyrical, and improvisational. Its repertoire is focused on Aimée’s compelling, soulful original music and arrangements from the jazz canon. In this performance, they…
$15 – $20
Next Art Meets Jazz to Feature Jazz Vocalist Ann Mitchell!
One of the state’s western and central regions’ finest jazz vocalists will be visiting Buffalo for a final spring Art Meets Jazz performance on Wednesday, June 18th. Ann will perform from her award-winning tribute to Peggy Lee with two outstanding musicians from the Rochester area, pianist John Gabriele and bassist Kyle Vock.
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
ICYMI: JazzBuffalo Stories
A New Release in Caity Gyorgy’s Rising Star
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New Release Shines Spotlight on Songwriting and Orchestration I’m thrilled to share “That Doesn’t Matter,” the first single from Caity Gyorgy’s upcoming string‑orchestra album, which dropped on May 16—a seamless blend […]
Thank You for a Thrilling Art of Jazz Series Season
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Your Passionate Support Created Fabulous Memories We couldn’t have done it without you, our incredible 2025 Art of Jazz Series subscribers and enthusiastic audiences. Your passion for witnessing live, internationally […]
Exciting Emmet Cohen Trio Perfromance Sparks Multiple Standing Ovations
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A Sold-Out Concert Performance to Remember Yesterday’s finale of JazzBuffalo’s 2025 Art of Jazz Series was nothing short of spectacular as the Emmet Cohen Trio—Emmet Cohen on piano, Phillip Norris […]
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 […]
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