Reverence for John Coltrane was on display this past weekend as the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective, in association with Burchfield Penny Arts Center celebrated the birthday of the jazz icon. The event marked the return of the annual celebration as a live in-person event after a hiatus due to the pandemic. A most welcomed […]
During the past five years, one of the most anticipated jazz events has been the John Coltrane Birthday Celebration. The annual event is spearheaded by the Executive and Artistic Director of the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective, Dawn Berry Walker. Walker has kept the promise echoed by the legendary jazz artist Pappy Martin, her father, […]
For many, an annual summer rite has been to attend the two consecutive weekend Sundays of the Pappy Martin Legacy Masten Jazz Festival. Held annually every summer in July on the grounds of the Buffalo Science Museum, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the festival. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the festival will host […]
After a morning of threatening dark cloudy skies, on cue like a downbeat note, the skies opened up to a beautiful blue sky at the start of the 24th annual Pappy Martin Legacy Masten Jazz Festival. A festival that takes place in the heart of Buffalo on the grounds of the Buffalo Museum of Science. […]
In April of 2014, the first official posting of JazzBuffalo was made. JazzBuffalo, a d.b.a. and brand of the Greater Buffalo Jazz Society started out as a dream. Since then, JazzBuffalo has become more than a dream. It has become a major resource for jazz lovers and jazz musicians. All who have the same dream […]
Jazz Festival Week continues in the heart of Buffalo this week! This weekend plan for an abundance of jazz that will be hard to beat anywhere! Highlights Pappy Martin Legacy Masten Jazz Festival, Sunday, July 30th at 2 pm The second of two Sundays of jazz (July 23rd and 30th) begins with a lineup of […]
On Sunday, July 23rd, the first of two Sundays of the Pappy Martin Legacy Masten Jazz Festival took place on the grounds of the Buffalo Science Museum. The threat of rain and thunderstorms miraculously held off. And, thank the heavens for that as we witnessed what can be called a miraculous and magnificent performance by […]
Jazz Festival Week in the heart of Buffalo begins this coming weekend starting on Sunday. Gear up for a week-long fill of jazz. Highlights Pappy Martin Legacy Masten Jazz Festival, Sunday, July 23rd at 2 pm The first of two Sundays of jazz (July 23rd and 30th) begins with a lineup of Love Supreme Ensemble, […]
On two weekend Sundays in July (July 23rd and July 30th), Buffalo pays tribute to the legacy of the revered Pappy Martin, the legendary jazz artist. Produced by Dawn Martin Berry-Walker, who is keeping the legacy of her father alive, the annual festival promises special performances this year. The Pappy Martin Legacy Masten Jazz Festival […]
The Big Easy comes to Buffalo via New Orleans pianist Tom McDermott. The Italian Heritage Festival finds a new location and it will include jazz with a couple of returning Buffalo natives. Highlights ASI’s The Big Easy Program Presents Tom McDermott Friday, July 14 at 8 pm at Pausa Art House The highly touted New […]
