We are pushing the boundaries of summer jazz for a couple of more weeks into September. And, we are looking forward to swinging jazz ahead! Read on… Featured Event Alex McArthur and Friends at Jazz at Chandlerville Thursday, September 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Thin Man Brewery, 166 Chandler StreetBuffalo, NY United States + Google Map Free Alex McArthur […]
The recent Chandler Street JazzFest was a most memorable Labor Day for all who attended. It was great to see the community come together as one. On Wednesday, September 11th the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series falls on the 18th Anniversary of 9/11. We will be holding a special community remembrance event featuring the dynamic […]
Before the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and the held in high-esteem Art of Jazz Series goes on hiatus for two years, the series producers and the gallery will present one more concert. To the delight of the many fans of the series. The Albright-Knox Art Gallery’s Art of Jazz series will present the Bill Charlap Trio, […]
On Friday, June 28 Buffalo gets a very special appearance by jazz vocalist Veronica Swift with The Emmet Cohen Trio. Based on what we know of these two rising stars in the jazz world, we can expect some big talents to grace the stage on this evening beginning at 7:30 pm. A rare opportunity to […]
In a moving and electrifying performance, the Edmar Castaneda Trio mesmerized a sold-out audience at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Art of Jazz Series. Joined by David Sillman on drums/percussion and Shlomi Cohen on soprano sax, the trio brought the audience to its feet for a closing rousing standing ovation. With much intrigue, the audience waited […]
One of the hallmarks of the Art of Jazz series at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery is that in addition to presenting some of the greatest artists in jazz history, it also introduced an entire generation of jazz leaders making their first appearances in the region (The Bad Plus, Cecile McClorin Salvant, Gregory Porter, Kurt Elling, […]
In 1953, Karen Borg from Oakland, CA, a young seventeen years old caught the jazz bug. West coast cool jazz was in its inceptive days when she heard the music of Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker. The impact started a series of events that changed the history of jazz. Her mother, Emily Borg, was a […]
After a few days of blizzard conditions, driving bans, and being cooped up inside, it’s time to get out and hear some jazz! And, there will be plenty of jazz out in the Greater Buffalo area to enjoy! The variety of jazz available will mean something for everyone. Featured Event Yan Carlos Artime – Afro-Cuban […]
The Grammy Award Winning composer, arranger, and jazz saxophonist, Joe Lovano, debuted the first live performance of his new major works with ECM Records, Trio Tapestry, on Sunday, January 27. The concert, held at Albright-Knox Art Gallery as part of the Art of Jazz Series, was the trio’s first-ever outing since the Trio Tapestry album […]
The weather may be frigid but the jazz in town is heating up. Plenty of superlative jazz is about to hit the area this upcoming weekend and week! Three spectacular jazz events are already filled to capacity. Soldout events worth mentioning: Sentimental Journey with the Buffalo Dolls and The Ladies First Jazz Big Band on […]
