From intimate gatherings to world-class performances, JazzBuffalo presents a vibrant series of events designed to connect, inspire, and elevate our city through music.
As we look ahead from April 15 through May 17, we find ourselves in the midst of an extraordinary stretch of JazzBuffalo presentations—one that reflects not only the depth of artistry we are fortunate to bring forward, but also the growing sense of connection and community that continues to define our efforts.
These eight presentations are anchored by our signature JazzBuffalo initiatives—Art Meets Jazz, Jazz at Kleinhans, and The Jazz Lounge—along with our continued support of live jazz at Pausa Art House. Each has been thoughtfully curated to bring people together, contribute to the renewed energy of downtown Buffalo, and further elevate our city on the global jazz stage.
We are especially grateful for the enthusiasm and support we continue to receive—it is this shared commitment that makes moments like these possible and meaningful. We invite you to explore what lies ahead—and to reserve your place early for these special experiences, as many are expected to fill.
Art Meets Jazz: DeeAnn DiMeo Back by Popular Demand!
Featured Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmHunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
We’re thrilled to welcome DeeAnn DiMeo back to Art Meets Jazz, returning to the series she helped launch in unforgettable fashion. DeeAnn kicked off the very first Art Meets Jazz with a powerful, intimate, and deeply moving performance—and the response from the community made it clear this was an experience worth repeating. Since then, DeeAnn’s…
$20
Jazz at Kleinhans: BEATrio: Béla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Sánchez Trio
Friday, April 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmKleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room Symphony Circle 3, Buffalo, NY, United States
Banjo. Drums. Harp. Huh? To be sure, the new all-star trio of Béla Fleck, harpist Edmar Castañeda, and drummer Antonio Sánchez features instrumentation that might safely be called uncommon. Unless, of…
$82.50
Jazz at Kleinhans: John Pizzarelli Trio
Featured Sunday, April 26 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmKleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room Symphony Circle 3, Buffalo, NY, United States
Get ready for a time to remember as Grammy Award-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli brings his swinging sophistication to Jazz at Kleinhans. Hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating…
$49
The Jazz Lounge at The Rendezvous Room
Featured Thursday, April 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Jazz Lounge ExperienceMilton’s at Statler 107 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, United States
The Jazz Lounge – Where Jazz Meets Sophistication Experience JazzBuffalo’s The Jazz Lounge, a monthly evening that brings live jazz into one of downtown Buffalo’s most distinctive spaces inside the…
$20
Charlie Ballantine Trio Returns to Buffalo!
Saturday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmPausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
(JazzBuffalo welcomes back one of our favorite artists! Charlie Ballantine will release a live recording album featuring tracks from last spring’s appearance at Pausa Art House. Join in on this…
$20 – $25
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Beebe’s on the Square ft. Wendell Rivera Latin Quatro!
Featured Tuesday, May 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmHunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
Join us for a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration at the home of Art Meets Jazz! Building on the vibe of our spectacular Cinco de Mayo Celebration last year, we’re…
$20
Art Meets Jazz: A Night of Beatles and Jazz: Linus and Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds – Back by Popular Demand
Featured Wednesday, May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pmHunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
Back by Popular Demand!! If you missed the first performance at Art Meets Jazz – then it is a must to make this one! Join us for a truly unique…
$20
Jazz at Kleinhans: Emmet Cohen Presents Miles & Coltrane at 100
Featured Sunday, May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmKleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room Symphony Circle 3, Buffalo, NY, United States
In a landmark celebration of two of the most transformative figures in jazz history, pianist Emmet Cohen returns to Buffalo to honor the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane….
$59
We look forward to sharing these experiences with you—and invite you to stay tuned as we continue to announce even more exciting moments ahead.
