This week Buffalo gets a uniquely special visit from the heartland as the Indiana-based jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine makes a tour stop. Jazz fans of the music of Bill Frisell and John Scofield, who integrate elements of midwestern sounds, may be interested. Be sure to read the article on his music below. We also host our […]
The 2020 62nd Grammy Nominations have been announced Wednesday, November 20th. Including nominations in the Jazz Categories. A wide-ranging array of jazz music was nominated in categories for improvised jazz solo, jazz vocals, jazz instrumentals, jazz large ensemble, and Latin Jazz. Nominations are reflective of recordings released between Oct. 1, 2018, and Aug. 31, 2019. […]
When the closing of the Albright-Knox Art Gallery for its major expansion project was announced, many loyal fans of the gallery’s Art of Jazz series met with sadness the news that the series would go on hiatus for the projected 2 1/2 year construction period. Having gained an appreciation for the presentation of such artists […]
In the past decade, we have seen jazz guitarists shift their gaze to the music of the heartland. Long dominant as an east coast bebop jazz sound or a cool jazz west coast sound, prominent jazz guitarists are incorporating the sounds of the Midwest into their music. The likes of Bill Frisell, John Scofield, and […]
At the Gypsy Parlor, in the heart of the Grant Street and Forest Street area of the West Side of Buffalo, Saranaide unveiled her new single and video to enthusiastic friends, family, and fans. The single, La Vida Que Me Da, originated from the Raices Theater Company’s outstanding production of Desde El Puente, which consisted […]
We hope you are liking the new homepage design! The new homepage was designed with you in mind and we thank all those who gave us valuable feedback on how to change it. Look for more new features in the future. Read more about the new homepage design in the article near the end of […]
On Sunday, December 15 at 3 pm, Buffalo gets a special visit from the 3-time Grammy Nominee in Latin Jazz, Jane Bunnett and her all-Cuban females’ ensemble Maqueque. Jane Bunnett’s Maqueque concept began five years ago and has evolved into one of the premier Latin Jazz and Cuban Jazz ensembles today. Their previous release, Oddara, […]
JazzBuffalo is getting a homepage makeover. The growing jazz media platform set its sights on a cleaner design and easier access to events and news to meet the growing interests of jazz fans. The new homepage will present events, a featured event, and stories more readily than previously. Making it easier for JazzBuffalo’s readers to […]
Sara Rodriguez, who goes by the name Saranaide when performing, is having a break-out year in Buffalo. She had a sold-out capacity show at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series where she featured her love for Bossa Nova. Nearly 250 people, some dancing, gained a further appreciation for this multi-talented artist. Saranaide followed up with […]
JazzBuffalo was invited to attend the Voice of Freedom Festival and the headliner concert performed by Monty Alexander and the Harlem-Kingston Express. Without a doubt, freedom rang loud and clear last night at the event presented by Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts at the First Ontario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario. The […]
