A Sold-Out Jazz Lounge Sets the Tone for Summer
There are moments when you can feel a community coming together around something special. The upcoming sold-out Jazz Lounge at The Statler is one of those moments.
As guests filled the room, shared conversations, and enjoyed themselves at the several sold-out Jazz Lounge events of exceptional jazz, it became clear that something larger was taking place. Jazz is once again serving as a catalyst for community, vibrancy, and renewed energy in Downtown Buffalo.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and helped create such a memorable number of Jazz Lounge occasions. Your enthusiasm and commitment continue to inspire all of us at JazzBuffalo. Together with our partners, artists, venues, sponsors, and volunteers, you are helping to demonstrate the important role that arts and culture can play in the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Buffalo.
The excitement does not stop there.
As we look ahead, the Summer of Jazz is poised to deliver an extraordinary season. Four special Sundays on Ellicott Street will transform Downtown Buffalo into a gathering place filled with music, community, and celebration. The Lewiston Jazz Festival returns with outstanding artists including Paul Marinaro, Gabrielle Stravelli, and Bria Skonberg. The Buffalo Jazz Festival welcomes the acclaimed Karrin Allyson. And Jazz at Kleinhans continues to build anticipation for a remarkable season featuring Nicole Zuraitis, Champian Fulton, Carmen Bradford, Vanessa Perea, Ann Hampton Callaway, and Alfredo Rodriguez.
Taken together, these events represent more than a calendar of performances. They reflect a growing movement that embraces jazz as a cultural asset, a community builder, and an economic driver for our region.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Your support, attendance, and passion for jazz make all of this possible.
The summer ahead promises memorable music, inspiring artists, and countless opportunities to gather together in celebration. We look forward to sharing it with you.
JazzBuffalo: Where Buffalo Gathers for Jazz.
With gratitude,
Tony Zambito
Executive Director, JazzBuffalo
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!
Discounted Jazz at Kleinhans 2026-2027 4-Concert Package Available Until July 13th! ACT NOW!
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!
PLEASE NOTE: Individual concert seats to go on sale July 13. ACT NOW to 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.
PLEASE NOTE: the Sunday, December 6 concert has been moved from 3 pm to 2 pm to accommodate fans wanting to get home for the start of the Buffalo Bills vs. New England game at 4:30 pm.
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
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Cheryl Ferris Celebrates the Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim
Saturday, June 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pmPausa Art House 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Antônio Carlos Jobim, a dynamic force behind the creation of the bossa nova style, was a Brazilian composer who is often called the “Father of Bossa Nova.” In the 1960’s, with the help of important American artists, he merged bossa nova with jazz to create an innovative and highly popular sound. Jobim’s compositions have since
$15 – $17
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
Reserved Seating at Lewiston Jazz Festival
While the Lewiston Jazz Festival remains free to attend, a limited number of Premium Reserved Upfront Seats are available directly in front of the main stage.
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz enthusiast or looking for a memorable summer evening, these performances offer a rare opportunity to experience two of today’s most engaging jazz artists in an intimate festival setting.
Experience the Lewiston Jazz Festival from the front row.
Go here: https://www.lewistonjazz.com/jazzclubtcks
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