A Historic Moment
This past Sunday, Buffalo experienced one of those rare musical moments that will long be remembered in our city’s jazz history.
More than 545 audience members gathered at Kleinhans Music Hall for Emmet Cohen Presents Miles & Coltrane at 100—a magnificent celebration honoring two of the most transformational artists in the history of jazz. What unfolded throughout the afternoon was far more than simply a concert. It was a shared community experience filled with artistry, inspiration, joy, emotion, and a reminder of the enduring power of live jazz performed at the highest level.
The extraordinary talents of Emmet Cohen, Nicholas Payton, Tivon Pennicott, Reuben Rogers, and Joe Saylor combined to create what many are already calling one of the all-time great jazz performances in Buffalo jazz history.
Most moving of all has been the outpouring of comments, reflections, gratitude, and encouragement that followed from audience members and the broader community. Your words, enthusiasm, and belief in this vision continue to inspire all of us involved in building Jazz at Kleinhans and supporting the future of jazz in Buffalo.
A bright road lies ahead—not only for Jazz at Kleinhans, but for jazz and the Great American Songbook, having a permanent premier jazz program and center in Buffalo. Together, we are building something truly meaningful for our city, our arts community, and future generations of music lovers.
And for that, we remain deeply grateful.
JazzBuffalo: Where Buffalo Gathers for Jazz.
With gratitude,
Tony Zambito
Executive Director, JazzBuffalo
The Return of JazzMondays – Memorial Day – May 25th!
Memorial Day is Monday! And, that means JazzMondays on the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop will be back for its 11th year! We’ll be featuring My Cousin Toné and the celebration of the Great American Songbook every Monday through Labor Day!
JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Rooftop Patio! Celebrate the Great American Songbook
Featured Monday, May 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tappo Restaurant 330 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join Us for the 11th year of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio and Celebrate the Great American Songbook! Presented by JazzBuffalo! For the past decade…
Free
The Jazz Lounge – May 28th is Sold Out!
The next Jazz Lounge event takes place on Thursday, May 28th, and will feature the Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
We are excited to welcome our guests! And, we look ahead to a new fall schedule!
Discounted Jazz at Kleinhans 2026-2027 4-Concert Package Available!
The 4-concert Jazz at Kleinhans Package is priced at ONLY $178 and still comes out to less than $45 per concert. Don’t miss out during this limited time before individual seats are released and prices go up. Select the best remaining seats and reserve your preferred seats for all four concerts!
This season features Grammy Award winners and Tony Award nominees—take advantage of this limited-time opportunity and join us for what promises to be an exceptional season.
Read more here: Jazz at Kleinhans 2026-2027 Unveiled
Learn more and tickets here: Jazz at Kleinhans at KleinhansBuffalo.org
Reserve your 4-concert package seats now – $178 and less than $45 per concert: Reserve Seats Now
Rare Special Event: Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate the Ballads of John Coltrane – APRIL 22, 2027
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2027
RESERVE YOUR SEATS AT THIS LINK: https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/marsalis-reeves/
An extraordinary and deeply expressive collaboration, Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves bring to life the timeless ballads of John Coltrane with artistry, intimacy, and emotional depth. More than a concert, it is a rare musical experience—one that invites us to listen closely through some of the most beautiful and enduring music in jazz. A TRULY SPECIAL EVENT FOR JAZZ AT KLEINHANS AND BUFFALO!
Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate the Ballads of John Coltrane
Featured Thursday, April 22, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmKleinhans Music Hall 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY, United States
A Landmark Jazz at Kleinhans Main Hall Event at Kleinhans Music Hall! Some music asks to be heard. John Coltrane’s ballads ask to be felt. On April 22, 2027, Jazz…
$70 – $100
Check Upcoming Jazz at JazzBuffalo.org
As we enter the summer season, Buffalo comes alive with jazz performances and concerts. 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. With many unique events submitted weekly, we encourage you to visit the website regularly to discover where jazz is happening. Click here to view all the upcoming events!
https://jazzbuffalo.org/upcoming-event
Summer of Jazz 2026!
This summer, the JazzBuffalo and ArtsBuffalo Summer of Jazz Series, in partnership with Tappo Restaurant, returns to Ellicott Street with four special Sundays featuring many of your favorites and winners from the annual JazzBuffalo Poll. From big band swing and Latin jazz to hot club sounds and traditional jazz, downtown Buffalo will once again come alive with music, community, and summertime energy.
Mark your calendars now for July 12, July 26, August 9, and August 23 from 4 pm to 7 pm—and keep your fingers crossed for beautiful Buffalo summer weather!
ICYMI: JazzBuffalo Stories
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JazzBuffalo and ArtsBuffalo Help Reimagine An Exciting Summer in Downtown Buffalo
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Nicole Zuraitis Represents the Exciting Future of Jazz at Jazz at Kleinhans
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The Grammy Award-winning vocalist, pianist, and songwriter brings breathtaking artistry, fearless creativity, and a fresh vision of jazz to Buffalo as part of the 2026–2027 Jazz at Kleinhans season. There […]
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