(Photo: pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader Toshiko Akiyoshi) We are beginning to see some evidence that social distancing and staying at home is beginning to have a positive effect. As painful as it may be for all of us, it is a commitment that takes perseverance. Certainly not easy! Think of others – your loved […]
Each April, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History has recognized and celebrated the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. Since 2001, the institution has encouraged us as a nation to partake in month-long mindful participation to appreciate the music we call jazz. Enjoying recordings, studying the music, and attending concert have all been part […]
In April of 2001, Jazz Appreciation Month was founded by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The annual celebration shine a light on the heritage and contributions of jazz to American History. This year, Jazz Appreciation Month is focused on jazz beyond borders. Recognizing how our truly American art form has been exported and […]
The 17th annual Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY, scheduled for August 24 and 25 of 2018, announced its jazz artist line-up at the Taste of Jazz Fundraiser on April 15th. 30 live performances are scheduled for the 2-day festival across 5 stages throughout the heart of Lewiston, NY. Including featuring some of the top, as […]
Each year, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History sponsors the celebration of April Is Jazz Appreciation Month. Encouraging us all to get out and support, as well as, appreciate the true American original art form called jazz. Highlights JazzBuffalo Presents: My Cousin Tone’ at the Hotel Henry Jazz Concert Series, Wednesday, April 11th at […]
To kick-off “April is Jazz Appreciation Month”, JazzBuffalo has invited one of the most exciting trios in jazz today to perform at Pausa Art House. The group will perform on Saturday, March 31st at 8 pm and will feature group leader and drummer Philippe Lemm along with pianist Angelo Di Loreto and bassist Jeff Koch. […]
The abundance of outstanding jazz continues to evolve this year. This coming week we will find new debuts and jazz performances throughout Greater Buffalo sure to please many. Highlights 4th Annual Herbie Hancock Tribute Night, Thursday, February 22 at 9 pm at Nietzsche’s Nietzsche’s will present its fourth annual Herbie Hancock Tribute Night, a tradition […]
A fantastic month of celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month segues us into May as we get ready for jazz to return outdoors and the return of festivals. Before doing so, much appreciation and many thanks for all the jazz appreciators who came out to the JazzBuffalo sponsored JAM events. Spectacular they were! And, thank you all […]
We have been celebrating April is Jazz Appreciation Month and now enter the final week. And, what a week it will be! A host of fantastic jazz culminates with the International Jazz Day Celebration and extends to May 1st with jazz from Montreal. A great month of appreciating jazz! And, as you will see, we […]
Since November of 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. This year in Buffalo, JazzBuffalo, in association with Pausa Art House, will be hosting an International Jazz Day Celebration to […]
