Nominate Your Favorites For The JazzBuffalo Poll!
For more than a decade, the JazzBuffalo Poll has been a tradition powered by you — our community.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the 11th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll Nominations Survey, where jazz fans, musicians, presenters, and listeners from across the region come together to nominate their favorite artists, venues, presenters, supporters, and moments that shape jazz in Buffalo and Western New York.
The results of this survey will directly determine the official voting ballot for the 11th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll, to be launched early January, making this step essential in celebrating the music and musicians that matter most to our community.
This poll is unique because it is community-driven. Your nominations help tell the story of jazz in our region — who is creating, who is inspiring, and who is keeping this music vibrant and thriving. Over the years, the JazzBuffalo Poll has become an important snapshot of the health, depth, and diversity of our jazz community.
From emerging artists to longtime contributors, from memorable performances to vital venues and presenters, your voice matters in helping shine a spotlight on the people and places that make jazz such an essential part of Buffalo’s cultural life.
- Nominations are now open
– 35 categories celebrating jazz across our region
– This is the first step toward the 11th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll results
Whether you’ve followed the JazzBuffalo Poll since the beginning or are participating for the first time, your input truly matters. This 11th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll is another opportunity to celebrate what makes jazz in Buffalo special — together. Thank you for being part of this ongoing tradition and for supporting the music and people we love.
Submit your nominations here:
2025 JazzBuffalo Poll Nominations Survey
(You can also access the nominations survey below)
Thank you for 11 amazing years of jazz memories and for making your voice heard!
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JazzBuffalo | The Heart of Jazz in Buffalo
I would like to nominate The Easy Street Big Band
I would like to nominate Wayne Moose – string bass
I nominate bassist John ‘Bud’ Fadale.
He’s a recently retired musician who was a stalwart member of the Bflo jazz scene for decades.
I would like to nominate The Easy Street Band.