The most iconic group photograph in the history of jazz, entitled “A Great Day in Harlem” was taken on August 12, 1958, in front of a brownstone at 17 East […]
Bill Crump: A Great Day in Harlem’s “Mystery Man”
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James Brandon Lewis Voted Rising Star Winner In 2020 Downbeat Critic’s Poll
James Brandon Lewis, since leaving his hometown of Buffalo, has risen in the jazz world as an emerging saxophonist of note. Lewis is usually noted for his ability to reach […]
The Short and Curious Life of Wade Legge
Imagine with me if you will, an all- time, all- star jazz group made up of internationally known musicians who were either born in Buffalo or spent a great deal […]
Sonny Rollins Talks Pandemic, Protest, And Jazz In Interview With The New Yorker
(Photo Credit: Christopher Anderson / Magnum) “The main thing is do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” the saxophonist Sonny Rollins says. “Sure, everybody knows it, […]
Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sonny Rollins And Other Jazz Artists Highlight 2019 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees
Each year, the GRAMMY® (The Recording Academy) selects twenty-five recordings comprised of singles and albums to induct into its growing Hall of Fame. This is the 46th year of the […]
7 New Historical Jazz Collections That Will Make Great Holiday Gifts
With the advent of digital music streaming, it may seem the idea of jazz collections and box sets may not be as popular as in years past. However, this may […]
Jazz In Town: Appreciating Drea d’Nur and Supporting Northwest Jazz Festival
April Is Jazz Appreciation Month celebration is in full swing! And, there is a lot to appreciate! The resurging jazz scene in Buffalo means plenty of super jazz to appreciate! […]
