Despite the pandemic and a most difficult year for many, we have plenty to still be thankful for this year. We were able to enjoy jazz outdoors and spend time safely with others. We must again be vigilant in preventing the virus from infecting others. Our thoughts and prayers are with many who were impacted […]
(Photo Credit: A photo of Saranaide by Alana Adetola Arts Photography, LLC who will be appearing in the Live From Premier Cabaret Lounge Live Stream Series this Friday. The photo also appeared in this week’s Gusto of the Buffalo News.) Most, unfortunately, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit us hard here in WNY. […]
I can recall the exact moment I exclaimed in my head that Andrew Nixon was a truly gifted pianist. He was performing McCoy Tyner’s song, Passion Dance. If you are familiar with the song from the classic Tyner album, The Real McCoy, it is filled with intricate complexities requiring it to be played with plenty […]
One of the more fascinating duos to make the rounds in the WNY region is that of Tyler Westcott and Brian “Dr. Jazz” Bauer. Each bridge a forty years age gap with an undying love for old-style jazz. Westcott calls their recently released new album, “Medical Record,” a collection of “old-timey jazz and blues tunes.” […]
(Photo Credit: A photo of Marc Cousins by Jack Zuff. You can hear Marc this Sunday as the French ConéXion plays at JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park.) It looks like we will be settling in for the return of the cold weather and the holidays just around the corner. We don’t know […]
(Photo Credit: Dozo My Lady. Who you can see at the return of JazzBrunch Sundays at the Terrace at Delaware Park on Sunday, November 8.) We are in a time of turmoil and suspense as a result of the election. Whereby jazz music can be our refuge from the stress of uncertainty. Live Stream Event […]
(Photo Credit: DeeAnn DiMeo who will mark the return of jazz to the Terrace at Delaware Park on November 5.) It looks like we will experience this fall and winter a hybrid mix of indoor in-person jazz and live-stream jazz. Indoors, of course, offering limited seating and important safety measures in place. Choose your comfort […]
The month of October has been a somber and unkind one for many Buffalo Jazz and music lovers. We have seen four significant jazz and music artists as well as influencers meet their final resting place. Assembled here are four featured obituaries appearing at the Buffalo News. Links are provided for each. A way to […]
(Photo Credit: Jazz guitarist George Kane by Jack Zuff. You can catch the George Kane Trio at the JazzBoline Sunday Jazz Brunch.) Thank you to all who purchased and viewed the Hot Club of Buffalo Live Stream as part of the Live From Premier Cabaret Lounge Jazz Series. Much appreciated in these enduring times of […]
(Photo: The Hot Club of Buffalo who you can catch at “Live at Premier Cabaret Lounge” live-stream Friday, October 16th!) It appears likely that we will have to hunker down for fall and winter as we endure the coronavirus pandemic. Jazz will be limited in a live venue format. JazzBuffalo will continue to explore more […]
