Given the state of the pandemic at the beginning of the year, we did not know what was in store for jazz and the music world in January 2021. In […]
20 Favorite Jazz Albums Of 2021
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Jazz Pianist Mike Jones Releases Vibrant Solo Piano Album
Mike Jones is one of our most accomplished mainstream jazz pianists. Since 2002, he has been the musical director for Penn & Teller’s Las Vegas. Jones hits the stage to […]
25 Favorite Jazz Albums Of 2020
The year began with much optimism and excitement for the world of jazz. Anticipated were tours, festivals, concerts, club dates, and new jazz albums. Many of what we anticipated came […]
Carina And The Six String Preacher Release New Song And Video
Carina and the Six String Preacher have been entertaining the Greater Buffalo region and beyond since 2013. Carving out a unique space in the hearts and minds of their growing […]
Saxophonist Ernest Dawkins Delivers A Celestial Experience
I sat in one of the back pews of the Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church for the Celestial Jazz Series being presented by the Pappy Martin Legacy Jazz Collective. A […]
Bill Todd Masterfully Pays Homage To Buffalo Jazz History
Bill Todd, the New York-based alto saxophonist, and graduate of Kenmore East High School paid a visit home on Sunday. Appearing at the Buffalo History Museum as part of the […]
Drea d’Nur Delivers A Praiseworthy Mosaic Of Musical Experiences
Drea d’Nur, the multi-talented soulstress from Buffalo, sees herself as more than just a concert performer. Often exclaiming “I am not an entertainer; I am a master healer through music […]
Edmar Castaneda Trio Ends 2018-2019 Art Of Jazz Series On High Note Of Faith And Love
In a moving and electrifying performance, the Edmar Castaneda Trio mesmerized a sold-out audience at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery Art of Jazz Series. Joined by David Sillman on drums/percussion and […]
Christopher Bakriges Trio Perform Artistic Excellence At Northwest Jazz Festival
The Main Stage portion of the Northwest Jazz Festival opened on Friday (August 24th) with pure artistic passion performed by the Christopher Bakriges Trio. Performing as a trio of piano, upright […]
JazzBuffalo Review: Buffalo Jazz Octet Put On Spellbinding Show
The Buffalo Jazz Octet gave a commanding and captivating performance to a packed house last night at PAUSA Art House. The walls were filled with sounds, inflexions, and rhythmic beats […]
