The daily news is disconcerting and can cause us all to experience anxiety. Jazz is feeling the pain of loss as we have notices of deaths due to COVID-19. A time, though, for all of us to be joined by a cause to save lives. The imperative to stay home has never meant more than […]
When the jazz scene, particularly in New York City, came to a grinding halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it left many jazz musicians with canceled dates and tours. With many facing difficult days ahead with lost income. Enter three musicians, Thana Alexa, SIRINTIP, and Owen Broder along with the non-profit organization Music Talks, who […]
The effort in our community and state to stay at home continues to be of the highest priority. We are entering a difficult period of weeks ahead whereby COVIC-19 will put enormous stress on our healthcare system and our daily lives. Through perseverance, faith, and grace we will endure through the crisis. In the safety […]
One week later, we are living in a new normal that none of us welcome. However, our civic duty calls for us to make sacrifices for the good of our society. Right down to the local level, we all must engage in doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID19. As this is written […]
We will most likely remember this week for a long time. The passing of McCoy Tyner and the coronavirus shaking the foundation of jazz. The list of cancellations across the country in the cultural world due to coronavirus related concerns is staggering. The Buffalo area is affected as well as we saw with the cancellation […]
March is Women’s History Month and we are celebrating with a special performance at the next Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series. We are fortunate to have one of the premier all-women jazz big bands in the country right here in our city. The Ladies First Jazz Big Band. Plus more great jazz forthcoming. Read on… […]
Buffalo gets a unique visit from an international jazz artist noted for his epic jazz approach and plenty of jazz taking place throughout the region. Read on… Featured Event Kamasi Washington Sunday, March 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Asbury Hall at Babeville, 341 Delaware AvenueBuffalo, NY, 14202 United States + Google Map $35 – $40 Kamasi Washington When Kamasi […]
So far, this has been quite the winter for jazz. The amount of high-quality jazz being presented throughout the region is truly remarkable. Perhaps one of the best “winter jazz ” seasons in a long while. Read on… Featured Events César Haas and Ted Perry – Ibeji Quartet Thursday, February 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm […]
What a start for jazz in 2020! Great jazz awaits us in the next few months also! This year, there are plenty of jazzy events to choose from for Valentine’s Day. An indication of just how much jazz has become part of the quality of life and the arts scene in the Buffalo area. Congrats […]
As a community, we continue to experience jazz that may even rival what can be found in larger metropolitan areas. It will continue through this winter and beyond with global and local jazz offerings to enjoy. Read on… Featured Event Drea D’Nur In Concert with Special Guests: Curtis Lundy & Giveton Gelin Friday, February 7 […]
