(This is a repost of the fantastic article by Steve Siegel about Wade Legge. With many new JazzBuffalo subscribers since 2020, we want to share it again for everyone’s benefit.) […]
JazzHistory Buffalo: The Short and Curious Life of Wade Legge
Category: Jazz History
7 Jazz and Great American Songbook Standards You Didn’t Know Were Composed by Harold Arlen
Unforgettable Songs from the Legendary Composer When people think of Harold Arlen, the first song that comes to mind is usually the iconic “Over the Rainbow.” But did you know […]
JazzHistory Buffalo: The Legendary 1960 Jazz Concert at Kleinhans Music Hall
A Night to Remember In the annals of Buffalo’s rich jazz history, an unforgettable night took place in 1960 when Joe Rico, one of the city’s most passionate jazz advocates, […]
Bobby Previte and His Bitches Brew Band Project Brings Exciting Jazz Fusion to Buffalo
Celebrating the Groundbreaking Album by Miles Davis JazzBuffalo is thrilled to help sponsor a special edition of Classic Vinyl Live with Jeff Miers and what promises to be an unforgettable […]
Commemorating the 100th Centennial of Jazz Icon Sarah Vaughan
Join Us on May 15th in Honoring the Legacy of “The Divine One” and Her Enduring Impact on Jazz As we celebrate the 100th Centennial of Sarah Vaughan on Wednesday, […]
Celebrate Wes Montgomery at 100 with New WTIU Documentary “Wes Bound”
Discover the story of a legendary jazz guitarist and composer from Indiana. Wes Montgomery was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one […]
The Riveting Wailing Sounds of Ricky Ford
In a week that the jazz world celebrated the centennial of the mighty tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon and was saddened by the loss of jazz saxophonist giant Wayne Shorter, Ricky […]
Celebrate Women’s History Month at The Terrace Friday Piano and Cocktail Nights
March marks the annual celebration of Women’s History Month. We take time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women in advancing our societies. Celebrating the social, cultural, […]
Duke Ellington Visits Buffalo During Wartime – November 27, 1943
(Special guest author/contributor, Pete Mason of NYS Music, authors an in-depth article depicting a special visit to Buffalo by Duke Ellington in November of 1943.) On Saturday, November 27, 1943, Duke […]
Owen Broder Pays Tribute To The Sound Of Johnny Hodges
For many jazz fans throughout the world, Duke Ellington is regarded as one of the most influential composers and arrangers of the 20th century and in jazz history. There isn’t […]
