Hours of Operation: 6:00 ~ 11:00 PM
Thursday : Concerts at 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday : Concerts at 8:00 PM
MUSIC COVER ~ CASH ONLY ~ ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE MUSICIANS
Thursday : Concerts at 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday : Concerts at 8:00 PM
MUSIC COVER ~ CASH ONLY ~ ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE MUSICIANS
It is fundraising time for our partnering organization JazzBuffalo, a pivotal collaboration with PAUSA
that contributes to the growth of Jazz in Buffalo, NY. Help them keep Jazz alive, we just did.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keep-jazzbuffalo-alive-fundraising-campaign-tickets-37779069213
Thank you
Friday 10/20
Jazz 100 Festival - Star People ~ Tribute to Thelonious Monk
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie. Star People will change trajectory from their focus on Miles Davis to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Monk's birth and a hundred years of recorded jazz. Mark Filsinger trumpet, Brian Tervo tenor sax, Bobby Militello alto sax, George Caldwell piano, Bill Staebell bass, John Bacon drums.
Admission $10
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Jazz 100 Festival - Star People ~ Tribute to Thelonious Monk
Celebrating the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald, Thelonious Monk, Mongo Santamaria, and Dizzy Gillespie. Star People will change trajectory from their focus on Miles Davis to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Monk's birth and a hundred years of recorded jazz. Mark Filsinger trumpet, Brian Tervo tenor sax, Bobby Militello alto sax, George Caldwell piano, Bill Staebell bass, John Bacon drums.
Admission $10
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 10/21
Jazz 100 Festival - Elio Villafranca
SOLD OUT
Please note: Only ticketed guests will be able to attend this performance. There will be no standing allowed.
Steinway artist Elio Villafranca is at the forefront of the latest generation of remarkable Cuban pianists, composers and bandleaders that for several years has been making major creative contributions to the international development of modern jazz. In the 2010 Grammy Awards he was nominated in Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year, for his performance, composition and coproduction in the album Things I Wanted To Do by Chembo Corniel. "Villafranca emotes an expressive, emotional quality enhanced by his technically brilliant approach to the keyboard and his rhythmically complex original compositions..." Villafranca challenges the boundaries of Jazz by fusing it with the syncopated nature of Afro-Caribbean music from Puerto Rico, Haiti, and Congolese rhythms of Makuta and tambor Yuka, as it is called in his home town of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Special guest Brownman Ali trumpet, Sabu Adeyola bass, Sean Jefferson drums, Vladimir Espinosa Afro - Cuban percussion.
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:30 pm
Jazz 100 Festival - Elio Villafranca
SOLD OUT
Please note: Only ticketed guests will be able to attend this performance. There will be no standing allowed.
Steinway artist Elio Villafranca is at the forefront of the latest generation of remarkable Cuban pianists, composers and bandleaders that for several years has been making major creative contributions to the international development of modern jazz. In the 2010 Grammy Awards he was nominated in Best Latin Jazz Album of the Year, for his performance, composition and coproduction in the album Things I Wanted To Do by Chembo Corniel. "Villafranca emotes an expressive, emotional quality enhanced by his technically brilliant approach to the keyboard and his rhythmically complex original compositions..." Villafranca challenges the boundaries of Jazz by fusing it with the syncopated nature of Afro-Caribbean music from Puerto Rico, Haiti, and Congolese rhythms of Makuta and tambor Yuka, as it is called in his home town of Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Special guest Brownman Ali trumpet, Sabu Adeyola bass, Sean Jefferson drums, Vladimir Espinosa Afro - Cuban percussion.
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:30 pm
Tuesday 10/24
A Harvest of Lyrical Love with Alexei Carstensen
Pianist Alexei A Carstensen earned his B.F.A. in Theatre Studies from Niagara University. He has been involved with more than 60 local professional productions working with Shakespeare In Delaware Park, Torn Space, Irish Classical, Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Opera Unlimited. He was last seen on stage as Wilbur in Hairspray for (Theatre in the Mist). Alexei is a proud ASCAP member, composer and music orchestrator. He currently resides in Buffalo.
Admission $10, Includes Light Refreshments & Cash Bar
Doors open at 7:00 pm - Music at 7:30 pm
A Harvest of Lyrical Love with Alexei Carstensen
Pianist Alexei A Carstensen earned his B.F.A. in Theatre Studies from Niagara University. He has been involved with more than 60 local professional productions working with Shakespeare In Delaware Park, Torn Space, Irish Classical, Shea’s Performing Arts Center and Buffalo Opera Unlimited. He was last seen on stage as Wilbur in Hairspray for (Theatre in the Mist). Alexei is a proud ASCAP member, composer and music orchestrator. He currently resides in Buffalo.
Admission $10, Includes Light Refreshments & Cash Bar
Doors open at 7:00 pm - Music at 7:30 pm
Thursday 10/26
Grüvology
Walter Kemp III, Bernard Kunz, James Benders, Dave "Teaspoon" Hulett. Their music pushes the boundaries of contemporary improvised jazz music. Over the past few years, GRÜVOLOGY has been recognized as one of Western New York’s most interesting ensembles of jazz music. Through writing and musical performance, the group's range spans the spectrum from the earthy blues and gospel, to the r&b inflected swing and ethereal, open-floating, free improvisation. Their recording "FREEWAY" was released in 2014, and features all original material. For the second year in a row, the group was awarded the 2013 Best Western New York Jazz group. In 2014's Reader's Poll, they were awarded "Best Jazz/Fusion Group."GRÜVOLOGY was also Artvoice art weekly staff pick for best jazz group in the 2012 Western New York Music Awards.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Grüvology
Walter Kemp III, Bernard Kunz, James Benders, Dave "Teaspoon" Hulett. Their music pushes the boundaries of contemporary improvised jazz music. Over the past few years, GRÜVOLOGY has been recognized as one of Western New York’s most interesting ensembles of jazz music. Through writing and musical performance, the group's range spans the spectrum from the earthy blues and gospel, to the r&b inflected swing and ethereal, open-floating, free improvisation. Their recording "FREEWAY" was released in 2014, and features all original material. For the second year in a row, the group was awarded the 2013 Best Western New York Jazz group. In 2014's Reader's Poll, they were awarded "Best Jazz/Fusion Group."GRÜVOLOGY was also Artvoice art weekly staff pick for best jazz group in the 2012 Western New York Music Awards.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 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 6:00 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 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 10/28
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 6:00 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 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 11/2
Moshe, Miranda & Ivan - A Gypsy Affair
Moshe Shulman, on violin, Miranda Shulman, violin and viola, and Ivan Docenko, piano, have a long history of wonderful musical presentations for Pausa. Their performances feature passionate music of Latin America, Tango, Gypsy, classical music and various other projects. This performance promises to be a great continuation of that tradition.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Moshe, Miranda & Ivan - A Gypsy Affair
Moshe Shulman, on violin, Miranda Shulman, violin and viola, and Ivan Docenko, piano, have a long history of wonderful musical presentations for Pausa. Their performances feature passionate music of Latin America, Tango, Gypsy, classical music and various other projects. This performance promises to be a great continuation of that tradition.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 11/3
IndicatorArt - Group exhibition 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 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Free Admission
IndicatorArt - Group exhibition 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 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Free Admission
Saturday 11/4
The Skiffle Minstrels
Come out and shake it with this unique blend of Country, Western Swing and Americana! Their fresh, upbeat sound features the some great old tunes from Bob Wills, Milton Brown, Cindy Walker, Jazz Standards, and original music. Paul Todaro - bass fiddle, vocals, Phil Knoerzer - rhythm guitar, harmonica, Gary Meixner - lap steel guitar, Bill "Hutch" Hutchison - drums, Chris Jones - fiddle and Dave Mussen - Clarinet.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
The Skiffle Minstrels
Come out and shake it with this unique blend of Country, Western Swing and Americana! Their fresh, upbeat sound features the some great old tunes from Bob Wills, Milton Brown, Cindy Walker, Jazz Standards, and original music. Paul Todaro - bass fiddle, vocals, Phil Knoerzer - rhythm guitar, harmonica, Gary Meixner - lap steel guitar, Bill "Hutch" Hutchison - drums, Chris Jones - fiddle and Dave Mussen - Clarinet.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 11/9
Three Brothers with Phil Sims
Trombonist Phil Sims Quartet with three saxes arranged by Sims a la Woody Herman Band. Expect hot arrangements for this tight 'family' of horns.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Three Brothers with Phil Sims
Trombonist Phil Sims Quartet with three saxes arranged by Sims a la Woody Herman Band. Expect hot arrangements for this tight 'family' of horns.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 11/10
Institute for Creative Music Collective
The Institute for Creative Music Collective is proud to present “A Tribute to Björk,” a program of arrangements of songs written by the Icelandic pop star as well as original compositions inspired by her music. The Institute for Creative Music Collective was formed in 2011 by drummer Chris Teal and trombonist Nick Finzer and has toured throughout the United States presenting original music and arrangements of contemporary artists including Prince, Radiohead, and Imagine Dragons. The 8 song album, “A Tribute to Bjork,” was released on the Outside In Music record label in September 2017 and features pianist Chris Ziemba, tenor saxophonist Roxy Coss, and bassist Danny Ziemann along with Teal and Finzer. Joining the band for the Upstate New York tour are pianist Nick Weiser, saxophonist Doug Stone, and bassist Kyle Vock.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Institute for Creative Music Collective
The Institute for Creative Music Collective is proud to present “A Tribute to Björk,” a program of arrangements of songs written by the Icelandic pop star as well as original compositions inspired by her music. The Institute for Creative Music Collective was formed in 2011 by drummer Chris Teal and trombonist Nick Finzer and has toured throughout the United States presenting original music and arrangements of contemporary artists including Prince, Radiohead, and Imagine Dragons. The 8 song album, “A Tribute to Bjork,” was released on the Outside In Music record label in September 2017 and features pianist Chris Ziemba, tenor saxophonist Roxy Coss, and bassist Danny Ziemann along with Teal and Finzer. Joining the band for the Upstate New York tour are pianist Nick Weiser, saxophonist Doug Stone, and bassist Kyle Vock.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 11/11
My Cousin Toné - Veterans' Day Concert
My Cousin Tone' is a jazz band of talented and extraordinary musicians. The band plays jazz, jazz blues, hard bop, and jazz soul from the era when Blue Note, Prestige, Verve, and Riverside all produced collective classics. Our sets include vocals from the Great American Songbook. Come and re-live the era of jazz greatness.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
My Cousin Toné - Veterans' Day Concert
My Cousin Tone' is a jazz band of talented and extraordinary musicians. The band plays jazz, jazz blues, hard bop, and jazz soul from the era when Blue Note, Prestige, Verve, and Riverside all produced collective classics. Our sets include vocals from the Great American Songbook. Come and re-live the era of jazz greatness.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Thursday 11/16
Katy Miner Big Band
Big Band meets Jazz meets Broadway.
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Admission $10
Katy Miner Big Band
Big Band meets Jazz meets Broadway.
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Admission $10
Friday 11/17
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
Back for an 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 on music and culture 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 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
Back for an 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 on music and culture 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 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 11/24
Peter and Will Anderson Trio
featuring Felix Lemerle on guitar
Peter and Will Anderson are two of the most extraordinary performers in music today. Known for their unique renditions of classic jazz songs and innovative original music, currently stationed in New York they are originally from Washington, DC. Peter and Will have performed with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Village Vanguard Orchestra, Jimmy Heath Big Band, Wycliffe Gordon, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Paquito D’Rivera, Kenny Barron, Bob Wilber, Albert “Tootie” Heath, live on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion, and are featured on the 2014 Grammy Winning Soundrack of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks.
Admission: $15 / $10 with student ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Peter and Will Anderson Trio
featuring Felix Lemerle on guitar
Peter and Will Anderson are two of the most extraordinary performers in music today. Known for their unique renditions of classic jazz songs and innovative original music, currently stationed in New York they are originally from Washington, DC. Peter and Will have performed with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Village Vanguard Orchestra, Jimmy Heath Big Band, Wycliffe Gordon, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Paquito D’Rivera, Kenny Barron, Bob Wilber, Albert “Tootie” Heath, live on Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion, and are featured on the 2014 Grammy Winning Soundrack of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks.
Admission: $15 / $10 with student ID
Doors at 6:00 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
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Peter and Will Anderson 'These Foolish Things Remind Me of You' | Live Studio Session
Twin brothers Peter (tenor sax & clarinet) and Will (alto sax, clarinet and flute) Anderson brought their trio (with guitarist Alex Wintz) to the KNKX studios for a thrilling afternoon of swinging standards. Though they compose their own music, the Andersons have a deep love of jazz standards, noting that "you can't write something good unless you've heard something good," but what our studio audience heard was better described as outstanding. |
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
Sunday 11/26
Amos Hoffman/Noam Lemish Quartet
Tickets available at Eventbrite link below
Amos Hoffman plays a blend of jazz, traditional middle eastern, and classical music on the lute-like Oud. Noam Lemish is a lyrical and energetic pianist based in Toronto. Lemish has performed with Sheila Jordan, John Handy, James Newton, and many others of note. In 2013 Amos Hoffman was awarded one of Israel’s most prestigious prizes – The Landau Prize for Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in the field of Jazz. The quartet combines unique jazz arrangements of traditional Israeli and Jewish songs with hard swinging renderings of jazz standards. “Hoffman may well be today's Rosetta Stone of jazz, equally adept in middle eastern harmonies as he is in 52nd street swing…” – Downbeat Magazine.
Admission: $15
Two Shows 3:00 pm PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
6:00 pm PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Amos Hoffman/Noam Lemish Quartet
Tickets available at Eventbrite link below
Amos Hoffman plays a blend of jazz, traditional middle eastern, and classical music on the lute-like Oud. Noam Lemish is a lyrical and energetic pianist based in Toronto. Lemish has performed with Sheila Jordan, John Handy, James Newton, and many others of note. In 2013 Amos Hoffman was awarded one of Israel’s most prestigious prizes – The Landau Prize for Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in the field of Jazz. The quartet combines unique jazz arrangements of traditional Israeli and Jewish songs with hard swinging renderings of jazz standards. “Hoffman may well be today's Rosetta Stone of jazz, equally adept in middle eastern harmonies as he is in 52nd street swing…” – Downbeat Magazine.
Admission: $15
Two Shows 3:00 pm PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
6:00 pm PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Thursday 11/30
Sharon Bailey Project
Sharon Bailey, vocals. Drew Azzinaro, guitar and Eamon Rayhn bass. Bailey's trio mesmerized her audience at her recent show. She is a commanding presence on stage. The special setting at Pausa really highlights the intimacy of her performance. Buffalo News Reviewer Toni Ruberto deemed her “Rhythm Queen” and wrote, “Sharon Bailey knows how to shake up a classic. The vivacious songstress takes the works of Irving Berlin, Gus Kahn and Richard Rogers and with a vocal inflection or a beat, gives well-loved and well-worn standards a contemporary feel. It's a sound honed through her love of rhythm, a curiosity leading to experimentation, and an intolerance for monotony.”
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Sharon Bailey Project
Sharon Bailey, vocals. Drew Azzinaro, guitar and Eamon Rayhn bass. Bailey's trio mesmerized her audience at her recent show. She is a commanding presence on stage. The special setting at Pausa really highlights the intimacy of her performance. Buffalo News Reviewer Toni Ruberto deemed her “Rhythm Queen” and wrote, “Sharon Bailey knows how to shake up a classic. The vivacious songstress takes the works of Irving Berlin, Gus Kahn and Richard Rogers and with a vocal inflection or a beat, gives well-loved and well-worn standards a contemporary feel. It's a sound honed through her love of rhythm, a curiosity leading to experimentation, and an intolerance for monotony.”
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 12/1
JazzBuffalo Presents: The CTI Experience
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents: The CTI Experience
Admission $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/2
Trio Payazzo
Andrew Peruzzini, Harry Fackelman, Bernard Kunz. Breaking The Rules ~ trioPAYAZZO can take a jazz tune, break it down and reassemble it in new and surprising ways. All three artists are multi-instrumentalists with roots in jazz and art music who have been entertaining audiences for decades. Get there early for a table in the front room and enjoy the ride! “The first-rate musicians comprising trio Payazzo...a veritable who's who list of killer regional jazz players" - Jeff Miers, Buffalo News “Highlights of this year’s Queen City Jazz Festival include “Well You Needn’t” played by trio PAYAZZO” - Garaud McTaggart, Buffalo News
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Trio Payazzo
Andrew Peruzzini, Harry Fackelman, Bernard Kunz. Breaking The Rules ~ trioPAYAZZO can take a jazz tune, break it down and reassemble it in new and surprising ways. All three artists are multi-instrumentalists with roots in jazz and art music who have been entertaining audiences for decades. Get there early for a table in the front room and enjoy the ride! “The first-rate musicians comprising trio Payazzo...a veritable who's who list of killer regional jazz players" - Jeff Miers, Buffalo News “Highlights of this year’s Queen City Jazz Festival include “Well You Needn’t” played by trio PAYAZZO” - Garaud McTaggart, Buffalo News
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 12/7
Volver
[bo̞lˈβe̞ɾ] A gumbo of Cumbia, Brazilian, Eastern European, and Jazz music. Jeremy Spindler – accordion, Jeanine Giffear – flute, Mike Laudico – bass, Jamie Sunshine – drums
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Volver
[bo̞lˈβe̞ɾ] A gumbo of Cumbia, Brazilian, Eastern European, and Jazz music. Jeremy Spindler – accordion, Jeanine Giffear – flute, Mike Laudico – bass, Jamie Sunshine – drums
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 12/8
JazzBuffalo Presents: Soul Jazz
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents: Soul Jazz
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/9
The Ed Croft Trio Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Ed Croft Trio recreates this timeless Christmas classic by The Vince Guaraldi Trio. A reunion of the 'Twilight Room' session band. Jake Malone-Brancato piano, Ed Croft bass, Candace Simone Thomas drums
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
The Ed Croft Trio Presents: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Ed Croft Trio recreates this timeless Christmas classic by The Vince Guaraldi Trio. A reunion of the 'Twilight Room' session band. Jake Malone-Brancato piano, Ed Croft bass, Candace Simone Thomas drums
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 12/14
Phil Sims Quartet
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Phil Sims Quartet
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 12/15
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
Bobby Militello, George Caldwell, John Bacon and other local greats are back for a monthy update on the project, the group celebrates 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.
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Star People - The Miles Davis Project
Bobby Militello, George Caldwell, John Bacon and other local greats are back for a monthy update on the project, the group celebrates 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.
Admission $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/16
Hot Club of Buffalo
This 4-piece gypsy jazz band includes some members of the acclaimed Buffalo group, Babik! Their swing is powerful and infectious. The caliber of their performance is unmatched in the area! You might hear riffs from Bach, Jimi Hendrix and Steely Dan as well as quotes from gypsy legend Django Reinhardt. And dance-friendly world music, like Bossa Nova, Choro and Rhumba are a part of every show. So is improvisation. You never know what’s going to happen next! Dean Gionis - guitar, Joshua Assad - guitar, Kevin O’Brien - bass, E.J. Koeppel - violin.
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Hot Club of Buffalo
This 4-piece gypsy jazz band includes some members of the acclaimed Buffalo group, Babik! Their swing is powerful and infectious. The caliber of their performance is unmatched in the area! You might hear riffs from Bach, Jimi Hendrix and Steely Dan as well as quotes from gypsy legend Django Reinhardt. And dance-friendly world music, like Bossa Nova, Choro and Rhumba are a part of every show. So is improvisation. You never know what’s going to happen next! Dean Gionis - guitar, Joshua Assad - guitar, Kevin O’Brien - bass, E.J. Koeppel - violin.
Admission: $10 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 12/21
Jamie Sunshine ~ Marimba Recital
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Jamie Sunshine ~ Marimba Recital
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 12/22
Elliot Scozzaro
Elliot Scozzaro returns to Buffalo after moving to Chicago this past August. He had a huge impact on the Buffalo music scene while he was here. He attended the graduate program at The University of North Texas where he is a member of the One O'Clock Lab Band and Director of the Seven O'Clock Lab band. He has played with the Shelley Carrol Jazz Orchestra. He has played at the Rochester Jazz Festival and was awarded an Outstanding Soloist award from the Charles Mingus National Jazz Competition. This promises to be wonderful musical event.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Elliot Scozzaro
Elliot Scozzaro returns to Buffalo after moving to Chicago this past August. He had a huge impact on the Buffalo music scene while he was here. He attended the graduate program at The University of North Texas where he is a member of the One O'Clock Lab Band and Director of the Seven O'Clock Lab band. He has played with the Shelley Carrol Jazz Orchestra. He has played at the Rochester Jazz Festival and was awarded an Outstanding Soloist award from the Charles Mingus National Jazz Competition. This promises to be wonderful musical event.
Admission $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/23
French ConeXíon
French ConéXion plays new musette, manouche, brazilian choros, tangos, jazz standards, originals and any other tunes that come their way and catch their fancy. Bernard Kunz - guitar, Jeremy Spindler - accordion, Marc Cousins bass.
Admission $7/ $5 Students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
French ConeXíon
French ConéXion plays new musette, manouche, brazilian choros, tangos, jazz standards, originals and any other tunes that come their way and catch their fancy. Bernard Kunz - guitar, Jeremy Spindler - accordion, Marc Cousins bass.
Admission $7/ $5 Students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 12/28
DeeAnn Dimeo Tompkins
DeeAnn Tompkins has been entertaining Western New Yorkers for over 20 years. Her smooth romantic vocals have electrified spaces from small clubs to large big band venues. Her versatility reaches blues fans, jazz and country audiences. Stu Weissman, Avery Weissman, Reggie Evans and others.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
DeeAnn Dimeo Tompkins
DeeAnn Tompkins has been entertaining Western New Yorkers for over 20 years. Her smooth romantic vocals have electrified spaces from small clubs to large big band venues. Her versatility reaches blues fans, jazz and country audiences. Stu Weissman, Avery Weissman, Reggie Evans and others.
Admission: $7 / $5 students with ID
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 7:00 pm
Friday 12/29
Bobby Militello Quartet
Here's more world class music from top local artists. World-class saxist/ flautist Militello, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and other international greats, cosistentiy thrills his audiences. 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's more world class music from top local artists. World-class saxist/ flautist Militello, a veteran of Dave Brubeck, Maynard Ferguson, and other international greats, cosistentiy thrills his audiences. 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
Saturday 12/30
Three Tenors - Cabaret Show
SOUL COLLECTIVE is BACK! Featuring Dudney Joseph , 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, and Musical Theatre , all coming together for a soulful experience!
Admission: $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Three Tenors - Cabaret Show
SOUL COLLECTIVE is BACK! Featuring Dudney Joseph , 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, and Musical Theatre , all coming together for a soulful experience!
Admission: $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 1/12/18
Buffalo Tango Orkestra CD Release Concert
Admission: $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Buffalo Tango Orkestra CD Release Concert
Admission: $10
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 2/3
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.
Singer/songwriter Roy Orbison was a man in black before it was a recognized thing. Distinctive for vocal skill, range, and intricate composition, his music is unique in the level of emotional depth, passion, and vulnerability. The group includes 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.
Singer/songwriter Roy Orbison was a man in black before it was a recognized thing. Distinctive for vocal skill, range, and intricate composition, his music is unique in the level of emotional depth, passion, and vulnerability. The group includes 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
Saturday 3/24
JazzBuffalo Presents: Philippe Lemm Trio
Dutch drummer Philippe Lemm brings his internationally renowned trio. Lemm has played with the New York based groups Life Size, Angelo Di Loreto Trio, Olli Hirvonen Quartet, Sharik Hasan New York Quartet, Pat Carroll Group, Roman Rofalski Trio and vocalist Andrea Wood to name a few. The trio's electrifying chemistry and creative re-imagination of standards, progressive rock/pop, and diversely influenced music have thrilled audiences at The North Sea Jazz Festival, Pori Jazz Festival, Bimhuis (Amsterdam), Getxo Festival (Bilbao), and many other locales. Angelo Di Loreto - piano, Philippe Lemm - drums, Jeff Koch - bass.
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents: Philippe Lemm Trio
Dutch drummer Philippe Lemm brings his internationally renowned trio. Lemm has played with the New York based groups Life Size, Angelo Di Loreto Trio, Olli Hirvonen Quartet, Sharik Hasan New York Quartet, Pat Carroll Group, Roman Rofalski Trio and vocalist Andrea Wood to name a few. The trio's electrifying chemistry and creative re-imagination of standards, progressive rock/pop, and diversely influenced music have thrilled audiences at The North Sea Jazz Festival, Pori Jazz Festival, Bimhuis (Amsterdam), Getxo Festival (Bilbao), and many other locales. Angelo Di Loreto - piano, Philippe Lemm - drums, Jeff Koch - bass.
Doors at 6 pm - Concert at 8:00 pm