Resiliency Fuels Renewal
This summer has been one of remarkable resilience. Despite unexpected setbacks, we forged ahead to create memorable experiences—launching Jazz on Ellicott Street, presenting a renewed and spectacular 4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival, and now introducing an innovative new program and center for jazz with Jazz at Kleinhans. Each step forward reflects a shared determination to keep jazz alive and thriving in Buffalo.
None of this would be possible without you—our community, whose fervent belief and unwavering support fuel the vision of making our city a better place for all. Your passion sustains every new endeavor and gives us the confidence to dream bigger. As we embark on this exciting new chapter with Jazz at Kleinhans and beyond, I’m filled with deep gratitude and look forward to continuing this journey together for many years to come.
With gratitude,
Tony Zambito
Executive Director, JazzBuffalo
JazzBuffalo, ArtsBuffalo, and Tappo Restaurant to Participate in Curtain Up on Friday, September 19!
Start Your Curtain Up! Celebration Early with a Downtown Street Party featuring The Brass Machine!
Get ready for a night to remember! Join us for the inaugural Curtain Up! Ellicott Street Celebration!—the perfect way to kick off Buffalo’s biggest night of theater early, before the Main Street after-party festivities! Starting at 7:30 PM in front of Tappo Restaurant, we’re closing and transforming Ellicott Street into a one-of-a-kind, open-air jazz street party. Let’s do this again! Click the link for more details…
Featured Friday, September 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Curtain Up! Ellicott Street Celebration!
Ellicott at Huron – Tappo Restaurant 338 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, United States
Start Your Curtain Up! Celebration Early with a Downtown Street Party! Get ready for a night to remember! Join us for the inaugural Curtain Up! Ellicott Street Celebration!—the perfect way…
Free
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Cheryl Ferris to Open Art Meets Jazz Fall 2025!
The first of four Art Meets Jazz Fall 2025 events will feature two of our best in the region:
Wednesday, September 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Art Meets Jazz: Cheryl Ferris with George Kane Perform Timeless Classics
Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
Join us for a memorable evening of sophisticated sound as we welcome jazz vocalist Cheryl Ferris and jazz guitarist George Kane to the intimate setting of Art Meets Jazz. Vocalist…
$20
Reserve Your Spots Soon! Go here now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-meets-jazz-cheryl-ferris-with-george-kane-perform-timeless-classics-registration-1646839544409?aff=oddtdtcreator
Art Meets Jazz Set To Return!
Art Meets Jazz returns this fall with four spectacular events. Check out the listing below and also the article in our ICYMI JazzBuffalo Stories section! Reserve your spots soon.
Wednesday, September 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Art Meets Jazz – Fall 2025!
Art Meets Jazz – Fall 2025!
Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
Art Meets Jazz Returns in Fall 2025! Art Meets Jazz is back starting this September! Immerse yourself in an inspiring series where music and visual art beautifully converge in downtown…
Joe Policastro Trio Returns To Buffalo!
The dynamic trio returns to Buffalo, and we’re excited to present them at Pausa Art House.
Saturday, September 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
JazzBuffalo presents: Joe Policastro Trio
Pausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
This Chicago-based trio, featuring guitarist Dave Miller, drummer Mikel Avery, and led by bassist Joe Policastro, returns to Buffalo touring in support of the release of their seventh album, Mending…
$17 – $20
Check Upcoming Jazz at JazzBuffalo.org
As summer gets underway, Buffalo comes alive with outdoor jazz performances, concerts, and festivals. Be sure to visit the Upcoming Events section on JazzBuffalo.org to stay current on all the live jazz taking place throughout the city and region. From rooftop evenings to concerts in the park, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. With many unique events submitted weekly, we encourage you to check the website often to find out where jazz is happening. Click here to view all the upcoming events!
https://jazzbuffalo.org/upcoming-events
JazzBuffalo Pick
The legendary Ricky Ford makes a return visit to Buffalo!
Thursday, September 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ricky Ford Quartet
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center 341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States
Legendary American saxophonist Ricky Ford is a complete artist. As a bandleader, sought-after sideman, prolific composer, unique teacher, founder and artistic director of the Toucy Jazz Festival and an accomplished painter, the master tenor saxophonist has been exploring many different aspects of art throughout his astounding career. Born on March 4th 1954, he was already…
$18 – $25
The annual Salsa for a Cure is this weekend to benefit Roswell Park:
Friday, September 19 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Salsa For A Cure
Puchos Social Club Swan Street, Buffalo, NY
Salsa for a Cure is back—and you’re invited! Join us for an unforgettable night of rhythm, heart, and community! Salsa for a Cure is an amateur dance competition and show,
$33.85
JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall Announce Jazz at Kleinhans!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Jazz at Kleinhans and the exciting promise of a vibrant new center for jazz in Buffalo. If you haven’t seen the full announcement yet, we invite you to take a moment to read it. Your support for this important new program and concept is deeply appreciated and will help keep jazz thriving in our city!
JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall Announce Jazz at Kleinhans — An Exciting New Center for Jazz in Buffalo
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JAZZ AT KLEINHANS JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall are proud to announce the creation of Jazz at Kleinhans, a bold new program that aims to establish Buffalo’s historic concert hall […]
****Reserve your preferred seats for all four concerts now and enjoy a built-in discount through the end of the month! Don’t miss the chance to be part of our inaugural Jazz at Kleinhans adventure. Click the event description below or go to this link now!
Jazz at Kleinhans 4-Concert Package
While individual tickets for Jazz at Kleinhans go on sale in early October, you can reserve your selected seat—and guarantee the best spots for all four concerts—with a season package now!
Wednesday, September 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Jazz at Kleinhans 4-Concert Package
Jazz at Kleinhans 4-Concert Package
Kleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States
Experience every special moment of the inaugural Jazz at Kleinhans season—and save while you do it! Curated by JazzBuffalo in association with Klienhans Music Hall, this new center for jazz program is one you will not want to miss! For the first two weeks of sales, you can enjoy a $15 discount when you purchase…
$201
ICYMI: JazzBuffalo Stories
Jazz at Kleinhans: A Vibrant Jazz Center Buffalo Deserves
Posted on by Tony Zambito
Honoring a Storied Past and Igniting a Vibrant Future for Jazz in Buffalo Buffalo’s jazz story runs deep. Throughout decades, Kleinhans Music Hall has hosted some of the greatest names […]
Curtain Up! Ellicott Street Celebration Brings Life to Downtown Buffalo
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Join the Curtain Up! Celebration This year, JazzBuffalo and ArtsBuffalo are excited to partner with Tappo Restaurant to present the Curtain Up! Ellicott Street Celebration on Friday, September 19, beginning […]
Art Meets Jazz Returns This Fall with New Energy and Exciting Performances
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Intimate Series Continues To Breathe Life Into Downtown Art Meets Jazz is back for Fall 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this extraordinary collaboration that has already […]in come alive with the sounds of jazz as […]
“Jazz For Everyone” Campaign
Join our “Jazz For Everyone” campaign starting in April! Your support and proceeds help us bring the magic of jazz and the timeless American Songbook to our community through exciting events like the Buffalo Jazz Festival and future endeavors like the American Songbook Experience series. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps make these cultural experiences accessible to hundreds of people throughout our communities through free events or by keeping fees low. Thank you for helping us create unforgettable moments and enrich lives through music!
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Many thanks to those who have explored and contributed via Patreon. JazzBuffalo grows and supports the need to enrich our community through jazz. Will you consider becoming a JazzBuffalo Patron to continue the development of JazzBuffalo as an integral part of what makes our city one of the best for arts and culture in the country? Click on the Become A Patron link below and become a supporting patron for as little as $1/month.
