King spoke to the significance of jazz in culture In 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. penned an essay concerning the significance of jazz. The essay was written at the request of the organizers of the 1964 Berlin Jazz Festival. While one of Dr. King’s lesser-known speeches, it remains as one of the most profound essays […]
(Photo: Catch the dynamic and versatile and recent BMHOF inductee, Maria Sebastian, this Friday at Jazz in the Pan Am Room!) The influence of jazz continues to evolve and is felt in a wide variety of music genres and community events. What we see happening in our city is how jazz is creating and supporting […]
The 7th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll is now open to the public for voting. Each year, the community has the opportunity to recognize their favorite jazz artists, groups, advocates, venues, and supporters. There are nominees in 35 categories representing individual and ensemble jazz performances, support, and initiatives. The winners of the 7th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll will be […]
As the old saying goes, it can only get better from here. The latest Omicron variant surge is wreaking havoc on live theater, live music, and live jazz. Causing cancelations and postponements. We will have to exercise patience as this surge will surely end. We hope soon and may this be the last one! Despite […]
The nominations survey for the seventh annual JazzBuffalo Poll is now open to the community of jazz fans in Buffalo and readers of JazzBuffalo. The JazzBuffalo Poll returns after skipping a year due to the pandemic. This is your chance to nominate your favorite jazz artists, jazz groups, rising stars, venues, and supporters making Buffalo […]
Dear Friend of JazzBuffalo, The year 2021 is ending. A year that will be remembered as challenging for all of us in many ways. Yet, a year where we came together to reinvigorate the community with new opportunities and experiences. With your support and help, as well as, sense of community, JazzBuffalo chartered new areas […]
In the past year, the effect of Covid-19, natural causes, aging, and health-related issues all contributed to the worldwide jazz community experiencing the loss of over 50 departed legends. In the JazzBuffalo community, 2021 saw the loss of three jazz icons with roots in Buffalo. NEA jazz master Dr. Lonnie Smith, legendary bassist Arthur “Juini” […]
Given the state of the pandemic at the beginning of the year, we did not know what was in store for jazz and the music world in January 2021. In the end, we were treated to a bevy of releases that stood out for a variety of reasons. We take a “favorite” view on albums […]
Merry Christmas from JazzBuffalo! Warm wishes to the JazzBuffalo community and the great people of our city to have a joyous holiday time filled with blessings. A time to once again thank all of you for continuing to support JazzBuffalo’s efforts to enrich our community through music and special events! Jazz During Holiday Mid-Week It […]
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