One of the most exciting parts of Summer of Jazz is that it represents something much larger than a series of performances.
It represents a vision.
A vision of downtown Buffalo becoming a place where people gather around music, conversation, and shared experiences.
Today, JazzBuffalo Executive Director Tony Zambito joined Kelly Dudzik on Most Buffalo on WGRZ Channel 2 to discuss the inspiration behind Summer of Jazz and how Ellicott Street will be transformed into a destination for music and community throughout the summer.
During the conversation, Tony shared how Summer of Jazz is designed to be more than a concert series.
It is about creating moments. It is about creating a gathering.
An afternoon where friends and families gather.
A familiar song that inspires people to dance.
A downtown street that becomes a gathering place filled with music, conversation, and connection.
Beginning Sunday, July 12, Summer of Jazz will take audiences on a musical journey around the world—starting with the timeless sounds of the Great American Songbook and the 18-piece Anderson Big Band, followed by stops inspired by Paris, Latin jazz, Italy and Andrea Bocelli’s timeless melodies, New Orleans, and Brazil.
The opening celebration features:
Summer of Jazz Presents: Big Band Celebration
Featuring the Anderson Big Band with vocalists Kathy Carr and Zach Carr
*Ellicott Street in front of Tappo Restaurant
*Sunday, July 12
*4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
*Free and open to the public
Summer of Jazz is presented by ArtsBuffalo, JazzBuffalo, Tappo Restaurant, the Electric District Alliance, and community partners who share a belief that music has the power to bring people together and help shape the future of downtown Buffalo.
A special thank you to Kelly Dudzik and the WGRZ Most Buffalo team for sharing the story behind this exciting summer initiative.
We hope you’ll join us.
Because every great city needs places where people gather.
JazzBuffalo: Where Buffalo Gathers for Jazz.
