Hours of Operation: 6:00 ~ 11:00 PM
Thursday : Concerts at 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday : Concerts at 8:00 PM
No advance reservations available
Thursday : Concerts at 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday : Concerts at 8:00 PM
No advance reservations available
*****Music cover is in cash only ~ All proceeds go to the musicians*****
Thursday 6/22
Low String Fest
Buffalo newcomer violist Leanne Darling teams up with UB cello professor/music chair Jonathan Golove and assistant principal bass of the BPO Brett Shurtliffe to present an evening devoted to the darker side of the string family. The three will showcase their not often heard instruments in genre busting solo works, then pair up for some duos and an original trio by Golove. The music will range from modern classical to jazz to world music with a pop influence thrown in, with the deep sounds of of these three instruments played in ways you may not have heard before.
Cellist-composer Jonathan Golove has performed at Weill Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall), Zipper Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and London’s Southbank Centre. He has been featured as cello soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Slee Sinfonietta, and New York Virtuoso Singers. On the rare theremin cello, Golove has appeared as soloist with the Asko/Schoenberg Ensemble, London Sinfonietta, and International Contemporary Ensemble, and he is a member of the 1. Deutsche Stromorchester. On electric cello he has performed and recorded with jazz groups including the Michael Vlatkovich Tryyo and Quartet, Ubudis Quartet, and Vinny Golia’s Large Ensemble, and made appearances at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Eddie Moore Jazz Festival (Oakland), and the International Meeting of Jazz and New Music (Monterrey, Mexico). His recordings, broadcasts, and festival appearances are profuse. His compositions have recieved numerous prestigious awards.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Low String Fest
Buffalo newcomer violist Leanne Darling teams up with UB cello professor/music chair Jonathan Golove and assistant principal bass of the BPO Brett Shurtliffe to present an evening devoted to the darker side of the string family. The three will showcase their not often heard instruments in genre busting solo works, then pair up for some duos and an original trio by Golove. The music will range from modern classical to jazz to world music with a pop influence thrown in, with the deep sounds of of these three instruments played in ways you may not have heard before.
Cellist-composer Jonathan Golove has performed at Weill Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall), Zipper Concert Hall in Los Angeles, and London’s Southbank Centre. He has been featured as cello soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Slee Sinfonietta, and New York Virtuoso Singers. On the rare theremin cello, Golove has appeared as soloist with the Asko/Schoenberg Ensemble, London Sinfonietta, and International Contemporary Ensemble, and he is a member of the 1. Deutsche Stromorchester. On electric cello he has performed and recorded with jazz groups including the Michael Vlatkovich Tryyo and Quartet, Ubudis Quartet, and Vinny Golia’s Large Ensemble, and made appearances at the Vancouver Jazz Festival, the Eddie Moore Jazz Festival (Oakland), and the International Meeting of Jazz and New Music (Monterrey, Mexico). His recordings, broadcasts, and festival appearances are profuse. His compositions have recieved numerous prestigious awards.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 6/23
Resonance by Kathleen Sherin - Exhibit Opening Reception
Kathleen began to explore printmaking as a MFA painting student at the University of Buffalo and has evolved her unique methods of creating one-of-kind prints since that time.
Her work has been exhibited in many regional and national venues, including the Albright-Knox, Hallwalls, Burchfield-Penney and Indigo Gallery in Buffalo; The Mulvane Museum and Alice C. Sabatini Gallery (Topeka, KS) Gallery Blue (Rochester and Nantucket MA) The Albany Museum of Art, (Albany, GA) Jean Paul Slusser Gallery (Ann Arbor, MI) and the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, (Pittsburgh, PA) She has work in public and private collections including the Burchfield-Penney Collection.
Opening Reception 6 - 11 pm
Free Admission
Resonance by Kathleen Sherin - Exhibit Opening Reception
Kathleen began to explore printmaking as a MFA painting student at the University of Buffalo and has evolved her unique methods of creating one-of-kind prints since that time.
Her work has been exhibited in many regional and national venues, including the Albright-Knox, Hallwalls, Burchfield-Penney and Indigo Gallery in Buffalo; The Mulvane Museum and Alice C. Sabatini Gallery (Topeka, KS) Gallery Blue (Rochester and Nantucket MA) The Albany Museum of Art, (Albany, GA) Jean Paul Slusser Gallery (Ann Arbor, MI) and the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, (Pittsburgh, PA) She has work in public and private collections including the Burchfield-Penney Collection.
Opening Reception 6 - 11 pm
Free Admission
Saturday 6/24
The Fascinators
Classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s unplugged from Jack Freedenberg, Hon. Tim Franczyk & Tim Switalski. This group is intimately connected to the Pausa setting from their outset until now.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
The Fascinators
Classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s unplugged from Jack Freedenberg, Hon. Tim Franczyk & Tim Switalski. This group is intimately connected to the Pausa setting from their outset until now.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 6/29
Beatles Jazz Quintet
Russ Carrere, Matt Harris saxes, Jared Tinkham guitar, Anthony Henry bass, Alec Dube drums
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Beatles Jazz Quintet
Russ Carrere, Matt Harris saxes, Jared Tinkham guitar, Anthony Henry bass, Alec Dube drums
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 6/30
Bobby Militello's Quartet
Check out this powerful quartet as they explore the outer reaches of jazz rhythm and harmony. There is no better listening space for this group than Pausa. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and many other greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a world-class performance!
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Bobby Militello's Quartet
Check out this powerful quartet as they explore the outer reaches of jazz rhythm and harmony. There is no better listening space for this group than Pausa. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and many other greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a world-class performance!
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 7/1
Tim Clarke Trio
Join us for mainstream jazz that will soothe your soul and uplift your spirits. Hear classics from Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Richard Rogers and lesser-known tunes by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt. Tim plays cornet exclusively in this group, in a highly melodic style that is informed by great early jazz players such as Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Bobby Hackett, Billy Butterfield and Wild Bill Davison, as well as more contemporary players such as Chet Baker, Warren Vache, Randy Sandke and Ruby Braff. George Kane is a wonderfully subtle and nuanced jazz guitarist in the mold of Jim Hall, possessing a gorgeous hollow-body tone and finely-crafted phrasing. Wayne Moose on acoustic bass rounds out the trio, providing great low-end support as well as nimble, exciting, energetic solos.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 7/6
The Cabaret Big Band
Katy Miner, Harry Grasser, Paul Zapalowski, Tom Kasperek, Tim Clarke, Phil Sims, Ken Kurisak, Russ D'Alba
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
The Cabaret Big Band
Katy Miner, Harry Grasser, Paul Zapalowski, Tom Kasperek, Tim Clarke, Phil Sims, Ken Kurisak, Russ D'Alba
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 7/7
JazzBuffalo Presents Paradigm Shift
JazzBuffalo, in association with Pausa Art House, presents the prolific soul-jazz and organ-jazz group Paradigm Shift. The group features Melvin Henderson on guitar, Gerry Youngman on organ, and Sean Jefferson on drums. Henderson has performed with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jack McDuff, and Al Jarreau while Youngman has performed with the likes of The Drifters, The Platters, and Marth Reeves. Since the band was founded, they have performed with David "Fathead" Newman, Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Jeremy Pelt, and more. Look for a night of pure gold soul jazz!
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents Paradigm Shift
JazzBuffalo, in association with Pausa Art House, presents the prolific soul-jazz and organ-jazz group Paradigm Shift. The group features Melvin Henderson on guitar, Gerry Youngman on organ, and Sean Jefferson on drums. Henderson has performed with Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jack McDuff, and Al Jarreau while Youngman has performed with the likes of The Drifters, The Platters, and Marth Reeves. Since the band was founded, they have performed with David "Fathead" Newman, Wycliffe Gordon, Marcus Printup, Jeremy Pelt, and more. Look for a night of pure gold soul jazz!
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 7/8
Wordism
An evening of music and spoken word curated by Jumanne Pitts and Walter Kemp 3, Jumanne Pitts - spoken word, Walter Kemp 3– piano and group. Wordism is a non-competitive open mike forum for spoken word artists with music by Walter Kemp 3. Arrive early for good parking, preferred seating, time to order drinks and food from the kitchen, and ensure a spot on the sign up list. The sign up list will be available at the event. There is no pre-date sign up. Stay tuned. Peace.
Admission $7/ $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:30 pm
Wordism
An evening of music and spoken word curated by Jumanne Pitts and Walter Kemp 3, Jumanne Pitts - spoken word, Walter Kemp 3– piano and group. Wordism is a non-competitive open mike forum for spoken word artists with music by Walter Kemp 3. Arrive early for good parking, preferred seating, time to order drinks and food from the kitchen, and ensure a spot on the sign up list. The sign up list will be available at the event. There is no pre-date sign up. Stay tuned. Peace.
Admission $7/ $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:30 pm
Thursday 7/13
Paul Kozlowski Quartet
Paul Christopher Kozlowski-spanish guitar/accordion. Multi-instrumentalist Paul Koslowski has traveled the world presenting his unorthodox compositions and has culled his style from his global musical exposure. His subtle, raw, & beautifully unique music is inspired by Classical music, experimental, hip hop, Eastern European gypsy, afro-beat, latin-jazz, cinema, arabic, and progressive fusion.
Admission: $7/ $5 Students with ID
Paul Kozlowski Quartet
Paul Christopher Kozlowski-spanish guitar/accordion. Multi-instrumentalist Paul Koslowski has traveled the world presenting his unorthodox compositions and has culled his style from his global musical exposure. His subtle, raw, & beautifully unique music is inspired by Classical music, experimental, hip hop, Eastern European gypsy, afro-beat, latin-jazz, cinema, arabic, and progressive fusion.
Admission: $7/ $5 Students with ID
Friday 7/14
The Big Easy in Buffalo Presents - Tom McDermott
As part of Arts Services Initiative's "The Big Easy in Buffalo" program, will bring in New Orleans pianist Tom McDermott for a solo piano show . Tom McDermott is one of New Orleans’ premiere piano players. For much of the 1990s he was a Duke of Dixieland, which took him to Europe, Asia, South America and all over the States (including Carnegie Hall). He co-founded the modern brass band the New Orleans Nightcrawlers. Tom is known for his eclecticism, and is just about the only New Orleans pianist to stretch from the mid-19th-century music of Louis Moreau Gottschalk to the funky New Orleans piano today. He has a great love of Brazilian music (17 trips there so far), the Beatles, European classical music, early Duke Ellington, and much more.
This show is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, Fund for the Arts, and Erie County.
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 7/15
Dudney Joseph Jr - Three Tenors - Soul Collective Cabaret Show
Prepare for the SOUL COLLECTIVE! Dudney Joseph is thrilled to be performing for the first time at Pausa with Raphael Santos and Lorenzo Parnell. We look forward to sharing with you an evening of music, that is close to our hearts. Join us for a night of Soul, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Gospel, all coming together to express the true beauty of the black experience!
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Dudney Joseph Jr - Three Tenors - Soul Collective Cabaret Show
Prepare for the SOUL COLLECTIVE! Dudney Joseph is thrilled to be performing for the first time at Pausa with Raphael Santos and Lorenzo Parnell. We look forward to sharing with you an evening of music, that is close to our hearts. Join us for a night of Soul, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Gospel, all coming together to express the true beauty of the black experience!
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 7/20
Buffalo Jazz Collective Reperetory Sextet
Elliot Scozzaro: alto sax, Nelson Rivera: tenor sax, Jacob Jay: trumpet, Jared Tinkham: guitar, Ed Croft: bass, Alec Dube: drums
Performing the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Buffalo Jazz Collective Reperetory Sextet
Elliot Scozzaro: alto sax, Nelson Rivera: tenor sax, Jacob Jay: trumpet, Jared Tinkham: guitar, Ed Croft: bass, Alec Dube: drums
Performing the music of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 7/21
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
Back for a monthy update on the project, George Caldwell, John Bacon, Bobby Militello, and top local jazz artists celebrate the music of trumpet ace and bandleader Miles Davis. The repertoire spans the many groundbreaking phases of Miles' music, whose influences have wide impact to this day. Periodic performances adventurously explore new varieties and perspectives on Miles' music. You won't hear anything like this world-class ensemble anywhere else!
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
Back for a monthy update on the project, George Caldwell, John Bacon, Bobby Militello, and top local jazz artists celebrate the music of trumpet ace and bandleader Miles Davis. The repertoire spans the many groundbreaking phases of Miles' music, whose influences have wide impact to this day. Periodic performances adventurously explore new varieties and perspectives on Miles' music. You won't hear anything like this world-class ensemble anywhere else!
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 7/22
Katy Miner Quintet
Phil Sims, Harry Graser, Paul Zapalowski, Tom Kasparek
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Katy Miner Quintet
Phil Sims, Harry Graser, Paul Zapalowski, Tom Kasparek
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Wednesday 7/26
M&T presents CMC Centennial Jazz Festival 2017
Andre Killian Duo
featuring Abdul-Rahman Qadir
2 shows! 7pm & 9pm
With inventive improvisational ability and angular phrasing reminiscent of Eric Dolphy, saxophonist Andre Killian is the melodic chord playing through every tune. He began playing drums for the church choir at 5 years old, and quickly fell in love with the joy that music brought to his audiences, the musical prodigy was destined to share his gifts with the world.
At 13, Killian's visionary mother saw him playing saxophone for rivers of people, and urged him to switch instruments. The young standout musician was awarded a scholarship in Jazz Studies at The New School, where he flourished, gigging with notable genre contemporaries. He completed his very first album, Sunday Afternoon, in 2005, and is currently producing new projects and collaborating with other recording artists. Andre Killian has been highly successful, not only as a Saxophonist, but as a producer, singer and songwriter, having performed with and opened for Bilal, Erykah Badu, The Roots Questlove, Wynton Marsalis, DJ Julius Papp, DJ Kenny Dope and numerous others.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Two shows at 7:00 and 9:00 pm
M&T presents CMC Centennial Jazz Festival 2017
Andre Killian Duo
featuring Abdul-Rahman Qadir
2 shows! 7pm & 9pm
With inventive improvisational ability and angular phrasing reminiscent of Eric Dolphy, saxophonist Andre Killian is the melodic chord playing through every tune. He began playing drums for the church choir at 5 years old, and quickly fell in love with the joy that music brought to his audiences, the musical prodigy was destined to share his gifts with the world.
At 13, Killian's visionary mother saw him playing saxophone for rivers of people, and urged him to switch instruments. The young standout musician was awarded a scholarship in Jazz Studies at The New School, where he flourished, gigging with notable genre contemporaries. He completed his very first album, Sunday Afternoon, in 2005, and is currently producing new projects and collaborating with other recording artists. Andre Killian has been highly successful, not only as a Saxophonist, but as a producer, singer and songwriter, having performed with and opened for Bilal, Erykah Badu, The Roots Questlove, Wynton Marsalis, DJ Julius Papp, DJ Kenny Dope and numerous others.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Two shows at 7:00 and 9:00 pm
Thursday 7/27
Lindsey Holland Quintet
Lindsey Holland Quartet Fabulous rising artist Lindsey Holland with Harry Graser on piano, Ben Levitt on bass, and Dave Phillips on drums. Come out to hear this potent collaboration of young and promising musicians!
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Lindsey Holland Quintet
Lindsey Holland Quartet Fabulous rising artist Lindsey Holland with Harry Graser on piano, Ben Levitt on bass, and Dave Phillips on drums. Come out to hear this potent collaboration of young and promising musicians!
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 7/28
Raíces
From our first show at Pausa, Raíces was born. A group that pays tribute to the Afro-Caribean roots of Cuban music with rumba, guaguancó, son, Latin jazz, boleros y baladas.
Featuring: Hansel Herrera Deschapelles - trumpet, flugelhorn & vocals, Lazara Nelson - violin, vocals and minor percussion, Joey Gonzalez - Keyboards, Gerardo (Tali) Rondon - Congas, bongoes, minor percussion, RiShon Odel - Bass
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Raíces
From our first show at Pausa, Raíces was born. A group that pays tribute to the Afro-Caribean roots of Cuban music with rumba, guaguancó, son, Latin jazz, boleros y baladas.
Featuring: Hansel Herrera Deschapelles - trumpet, flugelhorn & vocals, Lazara Nelson - violin, vocals and minor percussion, Joey Gonzalez - Keyboards, Gerardo (Tali) Rondon - Congas, bongoes, minor percussion, RiShon Odel - Bass
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 7/29 9 pm start
Blue Note 5 featuring Bruce Johnstone
CMC Jazzfest After hours
Bruce Johnstone bari sax, George Kane guitar, Wayne Moose bass, Devin Kelly drums, Tony Zambito perc.
JazzBuffalo, in association with Pausa Art House, presents a special CMC JazzFest After Hours performance by The Blue Note 5 featuring the legendary saxophonist Bruce Johnstone. The former saxophonist for Maynard Ferguson, Dexter Gordon, and Stan Kenton also served as the Director of Jazz Studies at Fredonia State University. He was consistently voted into the top 5 baritone saxophonist just behind Gerry Mulligan and Pepper Adams by the Downbeat Reader's and Critic's Poll. The Blue Note 5 will also feature George Kane on guitar, Wayne Moose on bass, Devin Kelly on drums, and Tony Zambito on percussion. A special evening performance after the CMC JazzFest and a special opportunity to see Bruce Johnstone perform in his Pausa debut!
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 9:00 pm
Blue Note 5 featuring Bruce Johnstone
CMC Jazzfest After hours
Bruce Johnstone bari sax, George Kane guitar, Wayne Moose bass, Devin Kelly drums, Tony Zambito perc.
JazzBuffalo, in association with Pausa Art House, presents a special CMC JazzFest After Hours performance by The Blue Note 5 featuring the legendary saxophonist Bruce Johnstone. The former saxophonist for Maynard Ferguson, Dexter Gordon, and Stan Kenton also served as the Director of Jazz Studies at Fredonia State University. He was consistently voted into the top 5 baritone saxophonist just behind Gerry Mulligan and Pepper Adams by the Downbeat Reader's and Critic's Poll. The Blue Note 5 will also feature George Kane on guitar, Wayne Moose on bass, Devin Kelly on drums, and Tony Zambito on percussion. A special evening performance after the CMC JazzFest and a special opportunity to see Bruce Johnstone perform in his Pausa debut!
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 9:00 pm
Thursday 8/3
Adam Kluge and Elena Pilar Izquierdo
Singers Adam Kluge and Elena Pilar Izquierdo attend Williamsville East High School. They work with Backyard Broadway, an organization made up of young performing art students looking to give back to the community. The group helps those in need by raising funds thru performing arts and hosting fundraising events. Elena has performed with Chris Trapper at The 9th Ward and with Robot Holiday.
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Adam Kluge and Elena Pilar Izquierdo
Singers Adam Kluge and Elena Pilar Izquierdo attend Williamsville East High School. They work with Backyard Broadway, an organization made up of young performing art students looking to give back to the community. The group helps those in need by raising funds thru performing arts and hosting fundraising events. Elena has performed with Chris Trapper at The 9th Ward and with Robot Holiday.
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 8/4
Lady Lush & The Vinyls
Homegrown New York based soulpop phenoms return for a special performance. Sophia Howes - Lead Vocals, Raphael Santos - Lead Vocals, Eamon Rayhn - Keys/Bass/Vocals/Guitar, Peter Esser - Sax/Keys, Drew Azzinaro - Guitar, Ethan Fox - Percussion.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Lady Lush & The Vinyls
Homegrown New York based soulpop phenoms return for a special performance. Sophia Howes - Lead Vocals, Raphael Santos - Lead Vocals, Eamon Rayhn - Keys/Bass/Vocals/Guitar, Peter Esser - Sax/Keys, Drew Azzinaro - Guitar, Ethan Fox - Percussion.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 8/5
Bobby Militello Quartet
Here is some world class music from top local artists. Pausa's intimate setting is perfect for this tightly knit unit. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and other international greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a stellar performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Bobby Militello Quartet
Here is some world class music from top local artists. Pausa's intimate setting is perfect for this tightly knit unit. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and other international greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a stellar performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 8/11
The Eric Johnson Trio
Eric Johnson is a soul survivor. Eric’s 40 year career has afforded him the opportunity to travel the world performing with some of the world's greatest jazz artists. Eric Johnson's career began in Pittsburgh, in the late 60's Rhythm and Blues/Jazz Funk circuit. After graduating high school, a bold, eager Eric Johnson took his guitar and went on the road with legendary organist Brother Jack McDuff. Johnson soon became a popular sideman working with Leon Spencer Jr., Lou Donaldson, Jimmy McGriff, Stanley Turrentine, Hank Crawford, Ramsey Lewis and many others.
Joining Johnson at his Pausa Art House premiere will be Bufalo locals Ed Croft on Bass, and Robert Garrett on Drums. The trio will present a wide range of music from many of Johnson's musical heroes along with his originals.
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
The Eric Johnson Trio
Eric Johnson is a soul survivor. Eric’s 40 year career has afforded him the opportunity to travel the world performing with some of the world's greatest jazz artists. Eric Johnson's career began in Pittsburgh, in the late 60's Rhythm and Blues/Jazz Funk circuit. After graduating high school, a bold, eager Eric Johnson took his guitar and went on the road with legendary organist Brother Jack McDuff. Johnson soon became a popular sideman working with Leon Spencer Jr., Lou Donaldson, Jimmy McGriff, Stanley Turrentine, Hank Crawford, Ramsey Lewis and many others.
Joining Johnson at his Pausa Art House premiere will be Bufalo locals Ed Croft on Bass, and Robert Garrett on Drums. The trio will present a wide range of music from many of Johnson's musical heroes along with his originals.
Admission $7
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 8/17
Eliot Scozzaro
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Eliot Scozzaro
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 8/18
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
George Caldwell, John Bacon, Bobby Militello, and top local jazz artists celebrate the music of trumpet ace and jazz icon Miles Davis. The music spans the many groundbreaking phases of Miles' music, whose influences have wide impact to this day. Each performance adventurously explores new varieties and perspectives on Miles' music. You won't hear anything like this world-class ensemble anywhere else!
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
George Caldwell, John Bacon, Bobby Militello, and top local jazz artists celebrate the music of trumpet ace and jazz icon Miles Davis. The music spans the many groundbreaking phases of Miles' music, whose influences have wide impact to this day. Each performance adventurously explores new varieties and perspectives on Miles' music. You won't hear anything like this world-class ensemble anywhere else!
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 8/19
Wordism
An evening of music and spoken word curated by Jumanne Pitts. Wordism is a non-competitive open mike forum for spoken word artists with music by Walter Kemp III. Arrive Early for good parking, preferred seating, time to order drinks and food from the kitchen, and ensure a spot on the sign up list. The sign up list will be available at the event. There is no pre-date sign up. Stay tuned.
Wordism
An evening of music and spoken word curated by Jumanne Pitts. Wordism is a non-competitive open mike forum for spoken word artists with music by Walter Kemp III. Arrive Early for good parking, preferred seating, time to order drinks and food from the kitchen, and ensure a spot on the sign up list. The sign up list will be available at the event. There is no pre-date sign up. Stay tuned.
Saturday 9/2
Jacob Jay Quintet
The Jacob Jay Quintet enjoys performing a collection of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards. Inspired by ensembles such as the great Miles Davis Quintets they strive to approach every tune with a unique interpretation. This concert will feature the incomparable Shaun Doyle singing original arrangement of jazz standards. Members include Jacob Jay on trumpet, Dalton Sharp on saxophone, Jake Malone-Brancato on piano, Ed Croft on bass, Jamie Sunshine on drums and featuring vocalist Shaun Doyle.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Jacob Jay Quintet
The Jacob Jay Quintet enjoys performing a collection of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards. Inspired by ensembles such as the great Miles Davis Quintets they strive to approach every tune with a unique interpretation. This concert will feature the incomparable Shaun Doyle singing original arrangement of jazz standards. Members include Jacob Jay on trumpet, Dalton Sharp on saxophone, Jake Malone-Brancato on piano, Ed Croft on bass, Jamie Sunshine on drums and featuring vocalist Shaun Doyle.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 9/9
JazzBuffalo Presents - Midnight Blue
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents - Midnight Blue
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 9/15
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
George Caldwell, John Bacon, Bobby Militello, and top local jazz artists celebrate the music of trumpet ace and jazz icon Miles Davis. The music spans the many groundbreaking phases of Miles' music, whose influences have wide impact to this day. Each performance adventurously explores new varieties and perspectives on Miles' music. You won't hear anything like this world-class ensemble anywhere else!
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
George Caldwell, John Bacon, Bobby Militello, and top local jazz artists celebrate the music of trumpet ace and jazz icon Miles Davis. The music spans the many groundbreaking phases of Miles' music, whose influences have wide impact to this day. Each performance adventurously explores new varieties and perspectives on Miles' music. You won't hear anything like this world-class ensemble anywhere else!
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 9/23
The Kensingtons
THE KENSINGTONS are a group of daytime professionals (attorneys, banker and college professor) who happen to enjoy making great music together: rock and roll, acoustic Americana, British invasion, rockabilly, alt country, traditional country, deep cuts, B-sides and originals. Julie Atti Rogers, Tim Franczyk, Jack Freedenberg, Michael Lillis, Tom Lillis, Joey Nicastro, Willie Schoellkopf
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
The Kensingtons
THE KENSINGTONS are a group of daytime professionals (attorneys, banker and college professor) who happen to enjoy making great music together: rock and roll, acoustic Americana, British invasion, rockabilly, alt country, traditional country, deep cuts, B-sides and originals. Julie Atti Rogers, Tim Franczyk, Jack Freedenberg, Michael Lillis, Tom Lillis, Joey Nicastro, Willie Schoellkopf
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 9/29
Bobby Militello Quartet
Here is some world class music from top local artists. Pausa's intimate setting is perfect for this tightly knit unit. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and other international greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a stellar performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Bobby Militello Quartet
Here is some world class music from top local artists. Pausa's intimate setting is perfect for this tightly knit unit. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and other international greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a stellar performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 10/12
Jon Lehning Saxophone Quartet
Jon Lehning
Matt Harris
Dave Schiavone
Harry Fackelman
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Jon Lehning Saxophone Quartet
Jon Lehning
Matt Harris
Dave Schiavone
Harry Fackelman
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 10/13
Buffalo Jazz Octet
Fresh from the recent release of their celebrated CD '@PausaLive' the group returns to reinforce a commitment to improvised, creative music.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Buffalo Jazz Octet
Fresh from the recent release of their celebrated CD '@PausaLive' the group returns to reinforce a commitment to improvised, creative music.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 10/14
Carina & The Six String Preacher
Carina and the preacher are back for another of their celebrated visits to Pausa! They bring a spicy blend of jazz, surf tango, and pop, with a touch of blood and a dash of cinnamon. An eclectic combination of pre 1960’s jazz with contemporary indie rock styles, this original husband and wife duo from Buffalo, NY are reminiscent of a modern day Les Paul and Mary Ford with an edge.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Carina & The Six String Preacher
Carina and the preacher are back for another of their celebrated visits to Pausa! They bring a spicy blend of jazz, surf tango, and pop, with a touch of blood and a dash of cinnamon. An eclectic combination of pre 1960’s jazz with contemporary indie rock styles, this original husband and wife duo from Buffalo, NY are reminiscent of a modern day Les Paul and Mary Ford with an edge.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 11/19
Jazz 100 Festival - Remembering Ella
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Jazz 100 Festival - Remembering Ella
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 11/20
Jazz 100 Festival - A Tribute to Monk
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Jazz 100 Festival - A Tribute to Monk
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 11/21
Jazz 100 Festival - Celebrating Mongo and Dizzy
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Admission $20
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Jazz 100 Festival - Celebrating Mongo and Dizzy
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie.
Admission $20
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 10/27
Bobby Militello Quartet
Back for another of their regular visits, Militello's Quartet always has fresh selections to offer his regulars and classics the rest of us love to hear. This band is as powerful and expressive as any jazz quartet anywhere. Pausa's intimate setting is perfect for this tightly knit unit. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and many other greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a world-class performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Bobby Militello Quartet
Back for another of their regular visits, Militello's Quartet always has fresh selections to offer his regulars and classics the rest of us love to hear. This band is as powerful and expressive as any jazz quartet anywhere. Pausa's intimate setting is perfect for this tightly knit unit. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and many other greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a world-class performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 11/3
Matthew Palmo Solo Art Exhibit - Opening Reception
Matthew Palmo is a self-taught artist. His work features an array of resplendent light and vivid colors.The themes of his paintings include abstract figures and animals along with surreal landscapes with exaggerated color and glowing foilage. Often his paintings are of a spirtual nature with good and evil images and apocalyptic visions.
Matthew's work has been featured in art galleries and other venues in Western New York. He was a resident artist at the redFISH Art Studios in East Aurora and recently opened his own studio in East Aurora.
He is the founder of IndicatorArt which is a not-for-profit corporation providing inclusive artistic programs for people with developmental disabilities. For more information on IndicatorArt, go to www.indicatorart.com.
Opening Reception 6 - 11 pm. Free Admission
Matthew Palmo Solo Art Exhibit - Opening Reception
Matthew Palmo is a self-taught artist. His work features an array of resplendent light and vivid colors.The themes of his paintings include abstract figures and animals along with surreal landscapes with exaggerated color and glowing foilage. Often his paintings are of a spirtual nature with good and evil images and apocalyptic visions.
Matthew's work has been featured in art galleries and other venues in Western New York. He was a resident artist at the redFISH Art Studios in East Aurora and recently opened his own studio in East Aurora.
He is the founder of IndicatorArt which is a not-for-profit corporation providing inclusive artistic programs for people with developmental disabilities. For more information on IndicatorArt, go to www.indicatorart.com.
Opening Reception 6 - 11 pm. Free Admission
Saturday 11/25
Bobby Militello Quartet
Every performance is entirely unique and distinct with Militello's ensemble! The intense creativity of this group blossoms from every moment. Attendance is a lesson in spontaneous improvisation. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and many other greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a world-class performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Bobby Militello Quartet
Every performance is entirely unique and distinct with Militello's ensemble! The intense creativity of this group blossoms from every moment. Attendance is a lesson in spontaneous improvisation. Bobby, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and many other greats, is joined by top performers on their respective instruments; Bobby Jones - piano, Jim Colemon - bass, and John Bacon, Jr. - drums. Expect a world-class performance!
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm