Summer of Jazz Presents: Havana Nights featuring the Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble

Feel the Energy. Experience the Rhythm.

Some music makes you listen.

Some music makes you smile.

And some music makes it nearly impossible to sit still.

On Sunday, August 9, Summer of Jazz invites you to experience Latin Rhythms, an afternoon filled with the vibrant sounds, infectious grooves, and joyful spirit of Latin jazz.

Featuring the acclaimed Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble, this special Summer of Jazz gathering transforms downtown Buffalo into a celebration of rhythm, culture, and community. Drawing upon musical traditions from across Latin America and the Caribbean, the ensemble blends rich percussion, soaring melodies, and irresistible rhythms into a musical experience that is both exciting and uplifting.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Latin music or discovering it for the first time, you’ll find yourself swept up in the energy of the afternoon. The music invites movement, conversation, and connection—the very things that make summer gatherings memorable.

Bring your family. Gather with friends. Enjoy the atmosphere of downtown Buffalo as Ellicott Street comes alive with music that has inspired audiences around the world.

Summer of Jazz is more than a concert series. It is an opportunity to experience different cultures through music while creating new traditions and memories together.

Join us for an afternoon where the rhythms are vibrant, the music is joyful, and the community comes together in celebration.

Presented by ArtsBuffalo, JazzBuffalo, Tappo Restaurant, the Electric District Alliance, and our community partners.

Bring your energy.

JazzBuffalo
Where Buffalo Gathers for Jazz.