Sunday, February 2 turned out to be a momentous day of jazz in the burgeoning jazz city of Buffalo. Despite it being Super Bowl Sunday, over 350 patrons became a raptured audience in the afternoon to hear Christian Sands, Creative Ambassador of the Erroll Garner Jazz Project, put on a display of piano mastery. At […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
The Sullivan Fortner Trio kicked off the Albright-Knox Art of Jazz Series Saturday evening (November 17, 2018) in stellar fashion. Fortner led a first-class trio featuring two highly-acclaimed jazz artists in Ameen Saleem on upright bass and Winard Harper on drums. Evidenced from the first tune was Fortner’s technical capabilities on piano. Which were dazzling. […]
One of the rising stars of jazz, Sullivan Fortner, makes a visit to Buffalo with a stellar ensemble. One of several great events featuring jazz happening around town. Featured Events Sullivan Fortner has fast gained attention in the jazz world. Find out why by going to this event. The Sullivan Fortner Trio At The AKG […]
What makes the Greater Buffalo area a great place to live is the abundance of music, arts, and cultural events throughout the area. This coming weekend and week is no exception. Jazz is playing an integral role in spurring more arts and cultural events that enrich the community. Featured Events Gypsy jazz fans will once […]
The arrival of fall and November is an annual reminder that the kick-off concert for the Art of Jazz Series at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery is right around the corner. This year, the series kicks off with the Sullivan Fortner Trio on Nov. 17th. Both artists and audience patrons alike have commented on how an […]
After a stellar 2017-2018 Art of Jazz series, the 2018-2019 series will return with one of the most engaging lineups in the nineteen seasons of the series presented by the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Today the Albright-Knox Art Gallery announced the dates and lineup for the 2018–2019 Art of Jazz series. Tickets are on sale now and […]
