Saturday, October 2018
The Soul of Motown with Melinda Doolittle
Melinda Doolittle is a flawless vocalist with irresistible artistry and effortless style. She became a household name during American Idol in 2007 when Simon Cowell called her his “personal favorite.” She continues to thrill audiences everywhere from the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame to Carnegie Hall. Join her and John Morris Russell for an electrifying night of the best of American soul.
Find out more »Saturday, February 2019
The Hot Sardines at the BPO
Music made famous during the Roaring 20s catches fire again through their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals from a chanteuse who transports listeners to a different era with the mere lilt of her voice. They even have a tap dancer! This dynamite group makes old songs new again. John Morris Russell conducts. Stick around after the concert for our annual Sweetheart Dance starring Ben Baia and the Big City Horns– free with your ticket to this fabulous…
Find out more »Saturday, May 2019
BPO Community Spotlight with the Kristen Smigielski Quartet
The Kristen Smigielski Quartet will be performing at the BPO Community Spotlight before the "An American Salute" concert! Come join us for a pre-show concert at 7pm, and to celebrate 25 years of Community Spotlight. Featuring Kristen Smigielski - Vocals, Donny Frauenhofer - Keys, Avery Weissman - Bass, and John Smigielski - Drums. This program features school and community groups in performances before BPO concerts throughout the year. Performances occur in the Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans 45 minutes before…
Find out more »Saturday, October 2019
Byron’s Ragtime Jazz
Byron Stripling rejoins the BPO, bringing his incomparable talent, wit, and charm to Kleinhans for another evening of jazzy musical stylings. The high-energy conductor and powerhouse trumpeter showcase the distinct influences of jazz, ragtime, and blues on the American songbook. About Byron Stripling A powerhouse trumpeter, gifted with a soulful voice and a charismatic onstage swagger, Byron Stripling has delighted audiences internationally. As soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra, Stripling has performed frequently under the baton of Keith Lockhart, as…
Find out more »Saturday, December 2019
Classical Sax with Thomas Wilkins and Timothy McAllister at the BPO
Jazz Sax Lovers Meet Classical Sax Music - Jazz Fans Will Love! ***Special Discount For JazzBuffalo Readers! Use the promo code CLASSICALSAX30 to get 30% off on tickets!! Originally a military instrument and later adopted by jazz, the saxophone can be as beautifully melodic as a violin or a clarinet, yet somehow never found a permanent home in the traditional orchestra. In this inventive performance with renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins on podium, the sax busts boundaries, becoming the featured woodwind of…
Find out more »Classical Sax with Thomas Wilkins and Timothy McAllister at the BPO
Jazz Sax Lovers Meet Classical Sax Music - Jazz Fans Will Love! ***Special Discount For JazzBuffalo Readers! Use the promo code CLASSICALSAX30 to get 30% off on tickets!! Originally a military instrument and later adopted by jazz, the saxophone can be as beautifully melodic as a violin or a clarinet, yet somehow never found a permanent home in the traditional orchestra. In this inventive performance with renowned conductor Thomas Wilkins on podium, the sax busts boundaries, becoming the featured woodwind of…
Find out more »Sunday, February 2020
Art of Jazz: Christian Sands High Wire Trio
Five-time Grammy-nominee and Creative Ambassador for the Erroll Garner Jazz Project, the dynamic pianist Christian Sands pays tribute to Erroll Garner, beloved for Concert by the Sea, one of the top-selling albums in jazz history, and his classic ballad “Misty” and acclaimed as “the man for whom the piano was invented” (Newsweek). Formerly featured in the Christian McBride Trio, Sands and his High Wire Trio dazzle audiences with their fresh take on the genius of Erroll Garner.
Find out more »Sunday, March 2020
CANCELED/POSTPONED – Art of Jazz: Ethan Iverson & Tom Harrell Duo
Two of modern jazz’s leading lights unite to explore the classic jazz repertoire as heard on their current live recording Common Practice (ECM). A founding member of the Bad Plus, one of the most successful and groundbreaking jazz groups of the 21st century, pianist Ethan Iverson is a restless visionary with a deep respect for jazz history. Tom Harrell, recently voted 2018 Trumpeter of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association, is one of the most creative and lyrical jazz artists…
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