(Special guest author/contributor, Pete Mason of NYS Music, authors an in-depth article depicting a special visit to Buffalo by Duke Ellington in November of 1943.) On Saturday, November 27, 1943, Duke […]
For many jazz fans throughout the world, Duke Ellington is regarded as one of the most influential composers and arrangers of the 20th century and in jazz history. There isn’t […]
On Tuesday, August 12, 1958, the most inclusive single piece of jazz documentation occurred when Art Kane, on an assignment from Esquire magazine, produced a group photograph of 57 mostly […]
We will most likely remember this week for a long time. The passing of McCoy Tyner and the coronavirus shaking the foundation of jazz. The list of cancellations across the […]
March is Women’s History Month and we are celebrating with a special performance at the next Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series. We are fortunate to have one of the premier […]
Buffalo gets a unique visit from an international jazz artist noted for his epic jazz approach and plenty of jazz taking place throughout the region. Read on… Featured Event Kamasi […]
So far, this has been quite the winter for jazz. The amount of high-quality jazz being presented throughout the region is truly remarkable. Perhaps one of the best “winter jazz […]
JAZZ AT THE TAYLOR The critically acclaimed Jazz at the Taylor series is back for 2020, featuring 6 concerts in the beautiful Taylor Theater. Discounted season pass available for a […]
Although the temperatures have not reflected it, spring is definitely in the air. Bringing with it a blossoming of jazz that is downright incredible this spring. Look for a special […]
Stories about jazz in the news featuring Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and the Newport Jazz Festival. Verve and Impulse! Launch Vital Vinyl Jazz Reissue Series Paul Sexton – Verve and […]
