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 2018–19 Art of Jazz Series will present the first regional concert by piano sensation Sullivan Fortner, winner of the America Pianists Association Cole Porter Fellowship, and his trio at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery on Saturday, November 17, at 8 pm. Series producer Bruce Eaton will host a pre-concert discussion, “Raise Up Off Me,” on […]
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 […]
The 2017–2018 Art of Jazz Series will present the first area headlining concert by pianist Billy Childs, fresh off his win for Best Jazz Instrumental Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards, with his quartet at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery on Sunday, March 18, at 3 pm. Series associate producer Tony Zambito will host a pre-concert […]
Christmas highlights this coming weekend. A special time of family and friends enjoying the Christmas and holiday spirit. Jazz will be filling up our hearts and soul just before and after. Highlight JazzBuffalo Presents Jazz for the Holidays with TrioPAYAZZO on Friday, December 22 at 8 pm at the Revolution Gallery on 1419 Hertel […]
