Hours of Operation ~ 6:30 pm ~ 12:00 am
No advanced reservations unless pre-sale tickets available
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats
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Thursday Show
Doors at 6:30pm
First set: 7:30 - 8:15pm
Second set: 8:45 - 9:30pm
Third Set: 10:00 - 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday Shows
Doors at 6:30 pm
First set: 8:00 - 8:45pm
Second set: 9:15 - 10:00pm
Third Set: 10:30 - 11:00pm
MUSIC COVER AT THE DOOR IS IN CASH ONLY
PAUSA does not retain a percentage of the music cover, all proceeds go to the musicians.Thank you for supporting live music.
No advanced reservations unless pre-sale tickets available
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats
http://www.pausaarthouse.com/menu.html
Thursday Show
Doors at 6:30pm
First set: 7:30 - 8:15pm
Second set: 8:45 - 9:30pm
Third Set: 10:00 - 10:30pm
Friday & Saturday Shows
Doors at 6:30 pm
First set: 8:00 - 8:45pm
Second set: 9:15 - 10:00pm
Third Set: 10:30 - 11:00pm
MUSIC COVER AT THE DOOR IS IN CASH ONLY
PAUSA does not retain a percentage of the music cover, all proceeds go to the musicians.Thank you for supporting live music.
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Coming up Wednesday, October 31th at 7:30PM
The Rockaz Party for Halloween
The Rockaz music is a blend of Roots Reggae, Funk, Ska, Rockin’ Soul Dub, Hip Hop, and down home goodness. Their intent to deliver the fun is at the roots of what they do.
Concert at 7:30 pm
Admission $7 at the door only
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats!
http://www.pausaarthouse.com/menu.html
The Rockaz music is a blend of Roots Reggae, Funk, Ska, Rockin’ Soul Dub, Hip Hop, and down home goodness. Their intent to deliver the fun is at the roots of what they do.
Concert at 7:30 pm
Admission $7 at the door only
Come in early, dine in and reserve your seats!
http://www.pausaarthouse.com/menu.html
DoorsThursday 10/25
Ricardo Saeb - A visit with Astor Piazzola
Joining Ricardo Saeb on guitar will be guest violinist Lázara Martínez.
Stay tuned for more details about the program.
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Friday 10/26
Hot Club of Buffalo
This 4-piece gypsy jazz band includes some former 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 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Hot Club of Buffalo
This 4-piece gypsy jazz band includes some former 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 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 10/27
New Vintage Ramblers
Come to Pausa for some toe-tapping, good old Americana featuring the harmonies and guitar-work of Tim Franczyk, Tim Switalski and Joe Nicastro. This group is a combination of the former Fascinators and the Kensingtons. They play Dream Lover, Just A Song Before I Go, Her Town Too, and many others.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
New Vintage Ramblers
Come to Pausa for some toe-tapping, good old Americana featuring the harmonies and guitar-work of Tim Franczyk, Tim Switalski and Joe Nicastro. This group is a combination of the former Fascinators and the Kensingtons. They play Dream Lover, Just A Song Before I Go, Her Town Too, and many others.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Wednesday 10/31
The Rockaz will Party with us on Halloween!
Think back to when you were a kid and it was game time. Peanut, JJ, Pookie and the rest of the gang were ready to put up or shut up out on the field. You always had your Ray-Ray or Joey out there talkin’ smack. They weren’t the best players on the court, but they made everybody laugh. Remember when the “new kid” on the block (nobody new his name quite yet) was your secret weapon (he had a serious slap shot!). The girls practiced their cheer leading moves while the boys tried to show their stuff. And of course there was the chunky kid who was your main lineman or had the deadliest jump shot (he always had the half time snacks and goodies). Rickie, who didn’t speak very good English, was always sure to hit the ball out the park. We played until the sun went home and we soon followed. It was fun.
It is with this same spirit that the Rockaz play and create their original music. Their intent to deliver the fun is at the roots of what they do. Comprised of folk from all four corners of Buffalo NY, The Rockaz music is a blend of Roots Reggae, Funk, Ska, Rockin’ Soul Dub, Hip Hop, and down home goodness. Their music has been described as “therapeutic” which coincidentally is one of the vibes that they try to generate. A sense of bringing together people of different walks of life is a reflection of who they genuinely are. The Rockaz demonstrate the advantages of cultural diversity through their cooperative efforts, creating original music for everyone.
The songs give listeners a rejuvenating experience. Bringing people of all walks of life together is what this band does best. The whole family can enjoy the positive vibrations of The Rockaz. The originality of their music is captivating, and unique, conveying messages of goodwill and a vibe that is “Irie Mon.” The Spirited personalities of The Rockaz music will get you boppin til you dance all night long. Come out and hear the Rockaz live. Bringing you original Buffalo music...
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
The Rockaz will Party with us on Halloween!
Think back to when you were a kid and it was game time. Peanut, JJ, Pookie and the rest of the gang were ready to put up or shut up out on the field. You always had your Ray-Ray or Joey out there talkin’ smack. They weren’t the best players on the court, but they made everybody laugh. Remember when the “new kid” on the block (nobody new his name quite yet) was your secret weapon (he had a serious slap shot!). The girls practiced their cheer leading moves while the boys tried to show their stuff. And of course there was the chunky kid who was your main lineman or had the deadliest jump shot (he always had the half time snacks and goodies). Rickie, who didn’t speak very good English, was always sure to hit the ball out the park. We played until the sun went home and we soon followed. It was fun.
It is with this same spirit that the Rockaz play and create their original music. Their intent to deliver the fun is at the roots of what they do. Comprised of folk from all four corners of Buffalo NY, The Rockaz music is a blend of Roots Reggae, Funk, Ska, Rockin’ Soul Dub, Hip Hop, and down home goodness. Their music has been described as “therapeutic” which coincidentally is one of the vibes that they try to generate. A sense of bringing together people of different walks of life is a reflection of who they genuinely are. The Rockaz demonstrate the advantages of cultural diversity through their cooperative efforts, creating original music for everyone.
The songs give listeners a rejuvenating experience. Bringing people of all walks of life together is what this band does best. The whole family can enjoy the positive vibrations of The Rockaz. The originality of their music is captivating, and unique, conveying messages of goodwill and a vibe that is “Irie Mon.” The Spirited personalities of The Rockaz music will get you boppin til you dance all night long. Come out and hear the Rockaz live. Bringing you original Buffalo music...
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Thursday 11/1
George Caldwell Quintet
At Univ. of Buffalo George is an instructor of Music Piano Performance and director of the Student Jazz Ensembles. He has received an award for jazz education by the International Association of Jazz Educators and many other citations for his contributions to music. He has performed at Newport, Monterey, North Sea and many other jazz festivals. Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and Kennedy Center are a few of the many noteworthy venues where he has performed. Since he moved to Buffalo he has appeared with the Bobby Militello Quartet, Star People, Bobby Lavell, SUNY Buffalo Faculty Jazz Ensemble, his own groups, and others. A Pausa regular, his only other appearance as a leader was with the UB Jazz Ensemble. We are very excited to host his Quintet!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
George Caldwell Quintet
At Univ. of Buffalo George is an instructor of Music Piano Performance and director of the Student Jazz Ensembles. He has received an award for jazz education by the International Association of Jazz Educators and many other citations for his contributions to music. He has performed at Newport, Monterey, North Sea and many other jazz festivals. Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and Kennedy Center are a few of the many noteworthy venues where he has performed. Since he moved to Buffalo he has appeared with the Bobby Militello Quartet, Star People, Bobby Lavell, SUNY Buffalo Faculty Jazz Ensemble, his own groups, and others. A Pausa regular, his only other appearance as a leader was with the UB Jazz Ensemble. We are very excited to host his Quintet!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Friday 11/2
Group263 Art Exhibition - Opening Reception
Today Group 263 is comprised of four artists – Brian Boutin (Water Colorist), Kathleen Corff Rogers (Graphic Designer/Photographer), Karima Bondi (Fiber Artist), and Rick Steinberg (Photographer/Handcraft Framer).
Free Admission
Opening Reception 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Group263 Art Exhibition - Opening Reception
Today Group 263 is comprised of four artists – Brian Boutin (Water Colorist), Kathleen Corff Rogers (Graphic Designer/Photographer), Karima Bondi (Fiber Artist), and Rick Steinberg (Photographer/Handcraft Framer).
Free Admission
Opening Reception 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 11/3
Ed Croft & Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is a soul survivor. Eric’s 40 year career has allowed him to travel the world performing with some of the world's greatest jazz artists. His career began in Pittsburgh, in the late 60's Rhythm and Blues/Jazz Funk circuit. After graduating high school he a boldly, eagerly took his guitar 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 this Pausa Art House appearance will be Buffalo local Ed Croft on Bass.
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Ed Croft & Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is a soul survivor. Eric’s 40 year career has allowed him to travel the world performing with some of the world's greatest jazz artists. His career began in Pittsburgh, in the late 60's Rhythm and Blues/Jazz Funk circuit. After graduating high school he a boldly, eagerly took his guitar 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 this Pausa Art House appearance will be Buffalo local Ed Croft on Bass.
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 11/8
French ConéXion
French ConéXion plays new musette, manouche, brazilian choros, tangos, jazz standards, originals and any other tunes that come their way and catch their fancy. Modeled after the work of Ricardo Galliano, chansons of Edith Piaf, jazz standards, and gypsy music of Eastern Europe, the group puts a unique and distinctive twist on everything they do. Their previous Pausa appearances have been musical tours de force, but they have appeared all across the western New York area. The roots of the group members span the world. Bernard Kunz - guitar, oud from Switzerland, Jeremy Spindler - accordion lived in France and Brazil, Marc Cousins bass from France and Belgium.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
French ConéXion
French ConéXion plays new musette, manouche, brazilian choros, tangos, jazz standards, originals and any other tunes that come their way and catch their fancy. Modeled after the work of Ricardo Galliano, chansons of Edith Piaf, jazz standards, and gypsy music of Eastern Europe, the group puts a unique and distinctive twist on everything they do. Their previous Pausa appearances have been musical tours de force, but they have appeared all across the western New York area. The roots of the group members span the world. Bernard Kunz - guitar, oud from Switzerland, Jeremy Spindler - accordion lived in France and Brazil, Marc Cousins bass from France and Belgium.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Friday 11/9
Craig Warner Quintet
Craig Warner, Avery Weissman bass, Stu Weissman guitar, Nelson Starr keyboards and vocals, Reggie Evans drums.
Join one of Buffalo’s most versatile, dynamic singers for an evening of romantic Torch Songs, cool Jazz Standards, Classic Soul, and beyond!
He is backed by an impressive lineup of local Jazz scene stalwarts. Come along as the band escorts you on a trip across Jobim, Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, original material, and so much more! This event promises to entertain, bedazzle, and amaze!!
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Craig Warner Quintet
Craig Warner, Avery Weissman bass, Stu Weissman guitar, Nelson Starr keyboards and vocals, Reggie Evans drums.
Join one of Buffalo’s most versatile, dynamic singers for an evening of romantic Torch Songs, cool Jazz Standards, Classic Soul, and beyond!
He is backed by an impressive lineup of local Jazz scene stalwarts. Come along as the band escorts you on a trip across Jobim, Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, original material, and so much more! This event promises to entertain, bedazzle, and amaze!!
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturdaday 11/10
Dave Schiavone Quintet plays Stan Getz...and More
Classic arrangements of Stan Getz' hits by one of Buffalo's top arranger, bandleader and saxist, Dave Schiavone.
Mark Filsinger - trumpet, George Kane - guitar, Buddy Fadale - bass, Tom Kasperek - drums
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Dave Schiavone Quintet plays Stan Getz...and More
Classic arrangements of Stan Getz' hits by one of Buffalo's top arranger, bandleader and saxist, Dave Schiavone.
Mark Filsinger - trumpet, George Kane - guitar, Buddy Fadale - bass, Tom Kasperek - drums
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Sunday 11/11
JazzBuffalo Presents: Joe Policastro Trio
GET TICKETS HERE
The Joe Policastro Trio is a Chicago-based jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro featuring guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery. While firmly rooted in jazz, the band's open-minded, inclusive nature also brings rock, soul, funk, Brazilian, and free jazz to the surface while keeping the aesthetic of an acoustic jazz trio intact. Their third album, Screen Sounds (JeruJazz Records, August 11, 2017), is an assemblage of movie/TV music re-imagined by the trio. Both a musical tapestry and personal soundtrack, the trio has re-purposed these selections blending each member's unique voice into a unified sound while shedding new light on these musical touchstones. Other releases by the band include 2013's West Side Story Suite For Jazz Trio, and 2016's POPS!, also on JeruJazz Records.
As sidemen, Joe Policastro (Jeff Hamilton, Pat and Debby Boone, Phil Woods, Diane Schuur), Dave Miller (Clarice Assad, Patricia Barber, Algernon), and Mikel Avery (Joshua Abrams, Theaster Gates, Rob Mazurek) have shared the stage with a wide array of musicians but dedicate collectively to this trio. Whether highlighting the original music of its member, re-contextualizing modern music, or performing jazz classics of the likes of Thelonious Monk, Chico Hamilton, or Charles Lloyd, the trio readily displays its singular approach, sound, texture, and simultaneity.
Known for its eclectic taste and approach, the Joe Policastro Trio "makes the case that such musical hybridity is worth celebrating." "Policastro…is a melody-minded bassist who prioritizes group cohesion over individual displays of virtuosity." - Brian Zimmerman, Downbeat
"There are always new wrinkles to be found in the familiar. That's a political stance that seems to serve the Joe Policastro Trio well…putting alternately gritty and focused touches on songs we've come to love….Policastro and company have found their niche tapping into different breeds of treasured songs." - Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz
Admission: $15 TICKETS HERE
Doors at 6:00 pm
Concert at 7:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents: Joe Policastro Trio
GET TICKETS HERE
The Joe Policastro Trio is a Chicago-based jazz trio led by bassist Joe Policastro featuring guitarist Dave Miller and drummer Mikel Avery. While firmly rooted in jazz, the band's open-minded, inclusive nature also brings rock, soul, funk, Brazilian, and free jazz to the surface while keeping the aesthetic of an acoustic jazz trio intact. Their third album, Screen Sounds (JeruJazz Records, August 11, 2017), is an assemblage of movie/TV music re-imagined by the trio. Both a musical tapestry and personal soundtrack, the trio has re-purposed these selections blending each member's unique voice into a unified sound while shedding new light on these musical touchstones. Other releases by the band include 2013's West Side Story Suite For Jazz Trio, and 2016's POPS!, also on JeruJazz Records.
As sidemen, Joe Policastro (Jeff Hamilton, Pat and Debby Boone, Phil Woods, Diane Schuur), Dave Miller (Clarice Assad, Patricia Barber, Algernon), and Mikel Avery (Joshua Abrams, Theaster Gates, Rob Mazurek) have shared the stage with a wide array of musicians but dedicate collectively to this trio. Whether highlighting the original music of its member, re-contextualizing modern music, or performing jazz classics of the likes of Thelonious Monk, Chico Hamilton, or Charles Lloyd, the trio readily displays its singular approach, sound, texture, and simultaneity.
Known for its eclectic taste and approach, the Joe Policastro Trio "makes the case that such musical hybridity is worth celebrating." "Policastro…is a melody-minded bassist who prioritizes group cohesion over individual displays of virtuosity." - Brian Zimmerman, Downbeat
"There are always new wrinkles to be found in the familiar. That's a political stance that seems to serve the Joe Policastro Trio well…putting alternately gritty and focused touches on songs we've come to love….Policastro and company have found their niche tapping into different breeds of treasured songs." - Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz
Admission: $15 TICKETS HERE
Doors at 6:00 pm
Concert at 7:00 pm
Thursday 11/15
Tim Clarke Soultet featuring Darryl Washington
The Soul-Tet is a Buffalo-based Quintet that brings to life seldom-heard, groove-driven latin, hard bop, and soul-jazz tunes from the 1950’s to the early 1990’s. All the material has been meticulously transcribed by Clarke from records by Lee Morgan, Joe Gordon, Donald Byrd, Yusuf Lateef, Blue Mitchell, Donald Brown, Ronnie Laws, Poncho Sanchez and others. The group features Clarke on trumpet and flugelhorn, Darryl Washington on drums, Nelson Rivera on tenor sax, Ed Croft on bass, and Harry Graser on keys. Always impressive both in technical skill, conception, and creative abilities, Clarke is one of the top trumpet and cornet players in the area. He has appeared in many groups at Pausa and elsewhere including Star People, The Buffalo Jazz Octet, and many JazzBuffalo productions. This group's appearance is always a landmark on the musical calendar.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Tim Clarke Soultet featuring Darryl Washington
The Soul-Tet is a Buffalo-based Quintet that brings to life seldom-heard, groove-driven latin, hard bop, and soul-jazz tunes from the 1950’s to the early 1990’s. All the material has been meticulously transcribed by Clarke from records by Lee Morgan, Joe Gordon, Donald Byrd, Yusuf Lateef, Blue Mitchell, Donald Brown, Ronnie Laws, Poncho Sanchez and others. The group features Clarke on trumpet and flugelhorn, Darryl Washington on drums, Nelson Rivera on tenor sax, Ed Croft on bass, and Harry Graser on keys. Always impressive both in technical skill, conception, and creative abilities, Clarke is one of the top trumpet and cornet players in the area. He has appeared in many groups at Pausa and elsewhere including Star People, The Buffalo Jazz Octet, and many JazzBuffalo productions. This group's appearance is always a landmark on the musical calendar.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Friday 11/16
Paul Hage and Mirage
Mediterranean-inspired jazz. "Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hage, Mirage gives contemporary jazz a global perspective by combining unique instrumentation with the rhythms and melodies from the three continents that border the Mediterranean Sea. Genres such as nuevo-flamenco, acid, and smooth jazz are met with classical-style guitar playing from Hage and band-mate Dan Innes, creating an expressive fusion of world music that has become the band’s trademark. Percussionist and Moroccan-born Hicham plays bongos, Djembe, and Derbuki among other instruments. With the level of musicianship and cultural awareness that Mirage displays, it’s a language everyone can understand." – jon Wheelock Their recent CD, Dynamics, earned much praise, especially from ARTVOICE and BUFFALO RISING. Join us as we take a journey into the world of Mediterranean-jazz!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Paul Hage and Mirage
Mediterranean-inspired jazz. "Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hage, Mirage gives contemporary jazz a global perspective by combining unique instrumentation with the rhythms and melodies from the three continents that border the Mediterranean Sea. Genres such as nuevo-flamenco, acid, and smooth jazz are met with classical-style guitar playing from Hage and band-mate Dan Innes, creating an expressive fusion of world music that has become the band’s trademark. Percussionist and Moroccan-born Hicham plays bongos, Djembe, and Derbuki among other instruments. With the level of musicianship and cultural awareness that Mirage displays, it’s a language everyone can understand." – jon Wheelock Their recent CD, Dynamics, earned much praise, especially from ARTVOICE and BUFFALO RISING. Join us as we take a journey into the world of Mediterranean-jazz!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saturday 11/17
Wordism & JFT
Back by popular demand, WORDISM returns to Pausa Art House! Buffalo's own JFT will once again be providing tailor-made musical backdrops for each poet.
All the love, warmth, and comfort you all have become accustomed will be here.
So, bring a friend and experience the growing movement of WNY's Premier Non-Competitive Open Mic Event for Spoken Word Artists: WORDISM.
WELCOME HOME.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Wordism & JFT
Back by popular demand, WORDISM returns to Pausa Art House! Buffalo's own JFT will once again be providing tailor-made musical backdrops for each poet.
All the love, warmth, and comfort you all have become accustomed will be here.
So, bring a friend and experience the growing movement of WNY's Premier Non-Competitive Open Mic Event for Spoken Word Artists: WORDISM.
WELCOME HOME.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Thursday 11/22
Closed for the holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Closed for the holiday
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday 11/23
The Wazmopolitans
Bossa Nova came to America like a cool but powerful force in the 60s era of blues drenched pop, hard bop, and avant garde jazz. It entered our consciousness through the music of Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Bud Shank, Sonny Rollins, and many others. Bossa was an expression of a relationship between Brazilian and American jazz of the 50s. It represented a "cooling' of samba from carnival to coffeehouses. The Wazmopolitans will feature the music of originators of the music; Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao Gilberto, who helped develop the music and bring it to the US, and others. Dave Wasik drums, Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
The Wazmopolitans
Bossa Nova came to America like a cool but powerful force in the 60s era of blues drenched pop, hard bop, and avant garde jazz. It entered our consciousness through the music of Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, Bud Shank, Sonny Rollins, and many others. Bossa was an expression of a relationship between Brazilian and American jazz of the 50s. It represented a "cooling' of samba from carnival to coffeehouses. The Wazmopolitans will feature the music of originators of the music; Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao Gilberto, who helped develop the music and bring it to the US, and others. Dave Wasik drums, Jack Kulp bass, Kevin Doyle piano.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
/ Saturday 11/24
Buffalo Tango Orkestra
Tango artist Chris Vasquez was awarded the prize of “Best Singer” at the International Tango Music Competition by the New York Argentinian Counsulate, and he was a finalist in the Medellín International Tango Festival Voice Competition. He has performed in Argentina, Colombia, across the US as well Romania, Bulgaria, and China. Locally he has performed at The Mary Seaton Room and the concert hall at Kleinhan’s Music Hall and Canisius College Montante Cultural Center. Mr. Vasquez has written and produced several tango performances. His tango CD is titled 'Carlos Gardel...then and now.' Mr. Vasquez holds degrees from Tufts University and from New England Conservatory of Music.
Moshe Shulman is the premier performer of tango music in the Western New York area. In addition to his great work on violin, he is the only performer in Buffalo playing the traditional tango instrument, bandoneon.
We'll showcase these talented artists, for a special night at Pausa. They are simply extraordinary. All of Buffalo needs to see and hear them! Also featured Pianist Ivan Docenko and violinist Miranda Shulman.
Admission: $10/ $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Buffalo Tango Orkestra
Tango artist Chris Vasquez was awarded the prize of “Best Singer” at the International Tango Music Competition by the New York Argentinian Counsulate, and he was a finalist in the Medellín International Tango Festival Voice Competition. He has performed in Argentina, Colombia, across the US as well Romania, Bulgaria, and China. Locally he has performed at The Mary Seaton Room and the concert hall at Kleinhan’s Music Hall and Canisius College Montante Cultural Center. Mr. Vasquez has written and produced several tango performances. His tango CD is titled 'Carlos Gardel...then and now.' Mr. Vasquez holds degrees from Tufts University and from New England Conservatory of Music.
Moshe Shulman is the premier performer of tango music in the Western New York area. In addition to his great work on violin, he is the only performer in Buffalo playing the traditional tango instrument, bandoneon.
We'll showcase these talented artists, for a special night at Pausa. They are simply extraordinary. All of Buffalo needs to see and hear them! Also featured Pianist Ivan Docenko and violinist Miranda Shulman.
Admission: $10/ $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Thursday 11/29
Andrew Nixon Trio
Andrew Nixon-piano, Ed Croft-bass, Joe Goretti-drums. Jazz trio performing the music of Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Mccoy Tyner and many more.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Andrew Nixon Trio
Andrew Nixon-piano, Ed Croft-bass, Joe Goretti-drums. Jazz trio performing the music of Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Mccoy Tyner and many more.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Friday 11/30
Zakk Jones Trio
Zakk Jones is a Columbus, Ohio based guitarist, composer and teacher, currently finishing his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at Capital University. Originally from Portland, Oregon, his participation on piano in the Fear No Music project led to a National Award in composition at the age of 11.
First influenced on guitar by rock and metal, he now plays Jazz, Classical, Fusion and Brazilian styles. In Columbus he has performed at Brother’s Drake Meadery, Victory’s, Hal & Al’s, Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, Dick’s Den, Scarlet & Grey, Columbus Performing Arts Center, Columbus Jazz & Ribs Festival, and many art galleries, weddings and corporate events. Opportunities have taken him all across Ohio, with summer gigs in Port Clinton and even further to Atlanta and Dallas for the Jazz Education Network Conference where he has been a performer and stage manager.
Zakk regularly performs with the group Wake Fold, his own trio and quintet, as well as many other projects in the Columbus area. At Capital he has studied with Stan Smith and Brett Burleson, also having the opportunities to take lessons with Corey Christiansen and Adam Rogers. Besides performing, Zakk also teaches privately, enjoys composing/arranging, and scholarly research. Recently, Zakk has been influenced by the music of Ed Bickert, Chris Potter, Moacir Santos and Franz Schreker.
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Zakk Jones Trio
Zakk Jones is a Columbus, Ohio based guitarist, composer and teacher, currently finishing his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies at Capital University. Originally from Portland, Oregon, his participation on piano in the Fear No Music project led to a National Award in composition at the age of 11.
First influenced on guitar by rock and metal, he now plays Jazz, Classical, Fusion and Brazilian styles. In Columbus he has performed at Brother’s Drake Meadery, Victory’s, Hal & Al’s, Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza, Dick’s Den, Scarlet & Grey, Columbus Performing Arts Center, Columbus Jazz & Ribs Festival, and many art galleries, weddings and corporate events. Opportunities have taken him all across Ohio, with summer gigs in Port Clinton and even further to Atlanta and Dallas for the Jazz Education Network Conference where he has been a performer and stage manager.
Zakk regularly performs with the group Wake Fold, his own trio and quintet, as well as many other projects in the Columbus area. At Capital he has studied with Stan Smith and Brett Burleson, also having the opportunities to take lessons with Corey Christiansen and Adam Rogers. Besides performing, Zakk also teaches privately, enjoys composing/arranging, and scholarly research. Recently, Zakk has been influenced by the music of Ed Bickert, Chris Potter, Moacir Santos and Franz Schreker.
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/1
Grüvology
Voted best jazz fusion group in WNY for six straight years. Grüvology is composed of WNY's top musicians playing mostly original music plus some more....whatever feels right at the moment. Grüvology's Walter Kemp III and Bernard Kunz push the boundaries of contemporary improvised jazz music. Kemp is acknowledged as a top local pianist. Kunz was named "one of Buffalo's most adventurous guitarists" by Buffalo News Music Critic Jeff Miers (Feb. 2012) and Art Voice's runner-up best jazz guitarist for 2016. Grüvology won the 2017 JazzBuffalo poll for top fusion group. They have release 3 recordings; "First Set" (2008), "Unbridled" (2010), and "Freeway" (2014). The releases contain exclusively original material.
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Grüvology
Voted best jazz fusion group in WNY for six straight years. Grüvology is composed of WNY's top musicians playing mostly original music plus some more....whatever feels right at the moment. Grüvology's Walter Kemp III and Bernard Kunz push the boundaries of contemporary improvised jazz music. Kemp is acknowledged as a top local pianist. Kunz was named "one of Buffalo's most adventurous guitarists" by Buffalo News Music Critic Jeff Miers (Feb. 2012) and Art Voice's runner-up best jazz guitarist for 2016. Grüvology won the 2017 JazzBuffalo poll for top fusion group. They have release 3 recordings; "First Set" (2008), "Unbridled" (2010), and "Freeway" (2014). The releases contain exclusively original material.
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/8
Charlie Brown Christmas with Ed Croft
Admission: $10
Doors at 7:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Charlie Brown Christmas with Ed Croft
Admission: $10
Doors at 7:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Friday 12/14
Volver
Volver [bo̞lˈβe̞ɾ] (“To Return” in Spanish) presents a gumbo of Cumbia, Brazilian, Eastern European, and Jazz music. Volver explores and melds Balkan, Klezmer, and South American traditional genres with colorful instrumental improvisations. The harmonious celebration of accordion, flute, clarinet, upright bass and drums offer a vivid and rich mosaic of ancestral distant lands. Volver combines the passions of music and culture as they journey to foreign shores and return with the influence of our world and its people. Jeremy Spindler – accordion, Mike Laudico – bass, Jamie Sunshine – drums, plus special guest.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Volver
Volver [bo̞lˈβe̞ɾ] (“To Return” in Spanish) presents a gumbo of Cumbia, Brazilian, Eastern European, and Jazz music. Volver explores and melds Balkan, Klezmer, and South American traditional genres with colorful instrumental improvisations. The harmonious celebration of accordion, flute, clarinet, upright bass and drums offer a vivid and rich mosaic of ancestral distant lands. Volver combines the passions of music and culture as they journey to foreign shores and return with the influence of our world and its people. Jeremy Spindler – accordion, Mike Laudico – bass, Jamie Sunshine – drums, plus special guest.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/15
The Next Step: The Music of Steps Ahead
The Jon Lehning Underground presents the music of Steps Ahead. We'll be performing many tunes from the canon of the jazz fusion super group's many iterations. The music will be drawn from Steps Ahead, Magnetic, Modern Times as well as several songs from Don Grolnick.
The Jon Lehning Undeground is made up of Jon Lehning - Saxophones, Harry Graser - Piano, Alec Dube - Vibraphone, Adam Bronstein Music - Guitar, Anthony Henry - Bass, Joe Goretti - Drums
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Next Step: The Music of Steps Ahead
The Jon Lehning Underground presents the music of Steps Ahead. We'll be performing many tunes from the canon of the jazz fusion super group's many iterations. The music will be drawn from Steps Ahead, Magnetic, Modern Times as well as several songs from Don Grolnick.
The Jon Lehning Undeground is made up of Jon Lehning - Saxophones, Harry Graser - Piano, Alec Dube - Vibraphone, Adam Bronstein Music - Guitar, Anthony Henry - Bass, Joe Goretti - Drums
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Thursday 12/20
Peggy Farrell - A Retrospective
Peggy Farrell has been singing all her life. she has performed in New York, Cleveland, San Francisco and elsewhere. In Buffalo she spent 18 years with the legendary pianist Al Tinney including 5 years at Fanny's Restaurant. They recorded the CD Peg & Al in 2000. Peggy is also an active member of the St. Louis Cathedral choir directed by Frank Scinta.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Peggy Farrell - A Retrospective
Peggy Farrell has been singing all her life. she has performed in New York, Cleveland, San Francisco and elsewhere. In Buffalo she spent 18 years with the legendary pianist Al Tinney including 5 years at Fanny's Restaurant. They recorded the CD Peg & Al in 2000. Peggy is also an active member of the St. Louis Cathedral choir directed by Frank Scinta.
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Friday 12/21
Banjo Juice Band
The Banjo Juice Jazz Band rocked the house in their recent performances. "Come see the spectacle everyone is raving about, traditional jazz at it's finest with a breath of fresh air breathed into it! We have stellar line up planned! We would love if you could join us!" The group features Tyler Westcott - banjo, guitar, vocals, Sean Ebert - trumpet, Kyle Yagielski - sousaphone, trumpet, Kyle Ohlson - reeds, vocals, Kevin Urso - piano, Elton Hough - drums and whoever else joins them!
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Banjo Juice Band
The Banjo Juice Jazz Band rocked the house in their recent performances. "Come see the spectacle everyone is raving about, traditional jazz at it's finest with a breath of fresh air breathed into it! We have stellar line up planned! We would love if you could join us!" The group features Tyler Westcott - banjo, guitar, vocals, Sean Ebert - trumpet, Kyle Yagielski - sousaphone, trumpet, Kyle Ohlson - reeds, vocals, Kevin Urso - piano, Elton Hough - drums and whoever else joins them!
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/22
JazzWizz with Robert Merlin Davis
Put this on your calendar now to start celebrating the holiday weekend.
We're wrapping up some jingle jazz for you with Dawoud Sabu Adeyola, Dave Phillips and Robert Merlin Davis. Hosted by Lázara Martínez with Imara Lopez and #SantaClave.
Come in early, save a seat and dine in. Check the menu
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzWizz with Robert Merlin Davis
Put this on your calendar now to start celebrating the holiday weekend.
We're wrapping up some jingle jazz for you with Dawoud Sabu Adeyola, Dave Phillips and Robert Merlin Davis. Hosted by Lázara Martínez with Imara Lopez and #SantaClave.
Come in early, save a seat and dine in. Check the menu
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 12/28
Elliot Scozzaro Quintet
Elliot Scozzaro has played with the Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Education Connection of Ohio Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble, the University of North Texas One O’ Clock Lab Band, Dennis Mackrel, James Morrison, Danilo Perez, and Sean Jones among others. He was awarded the Outstanding Soloist Award at the Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival in 2010, Kenneth R. Keller and Nicholas J. Perrini awards for outstanding performance at Capital University, Ohio, and was a semifinalist in the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition. He earned a Bachelor of Music at Capital University, received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas. Currently, Elliot plays second alto saxophone in the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Nick Hilscher. He always brings a high level of creative energy and careful organization to his performances. His return to the area is highly anticipated!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Elliot Scozzaro Quintet
Elliot Scozzaro has played with the Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Education Connection of Ohio Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble, the University of North Texas One O’ Clock Lab Band, Dennis Mackrel, James Morrison, Danilo Perez, and Sean Jones among others. He was awarded the Outstanding Soloist Award at the Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival in 2010, Kenneth R. Keller and Nicholas J. Perrini awards for outstanding performance at Capital University, Ohio, and was a semifinalist in the North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Competition. He earned a Bachelor of Music at Capital University, received a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas. Currently, Elliot plays second alto saxophone in the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, directed by Nick Hilscher. He always brings a high level of creative energy and careful organization to his performances. His return to the area is highly anticipated!
Admission: $10 / $7 students with ID
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Saturday 12/29
The Music of Chet Baker
The Jacob Jay/Dalton Sharp Quintet will be performing music from the career of tragic trumpet player and singer Chet Baker.
Join us as we play a selection of tunes from Chet's long career including his time with Gerry Mulligan, young Chet's records with Pacific Jazz, his comeback on CTI with She Was Too Good For Me and more.
Featuring: Jacob Jay-Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Dalton Sharp-Saxophones, Jake Malone-Brancato-Piano, Ed Croft-Bass
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
The Music of Chet Baker
The Jacob Jay/Dalton Sharp Quintet will be performing music from the career of tragic trumpet player and singer Chet Baker.
Join us as we play a selection of tunes from Chet's long career including his time with Gerry Mulligan, young Chet's records with Pacific Jazz, his comeback on CTI with She Was Too Good For Me and more.
Featuring: Jacob Jay-Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Dalton Sharp-Saxophones, Jake Malone-Brancato-Piano, Ed Croft-Bass
Admission: $7
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Friday 1/25/19
Wordism
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Wordism
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Performance at 8:00 pm
Saturday 1/26
JazzBuffalo Presents Charlie Ballentine's "Music of Bob Dylan"
Charlie Ballantine is an internationally renowned, award winning guitarist. He has been a featured artist at notable events such as the The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, and The Elkhart Jazz Festival. Charlie is also a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Andy's Jazz Club (Chicago), Cliff Bell's (Detroit), and The Chatterbox (Indianapolis). His music stems from the traditions of folk, jazz, and blues music with influences such as Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix.
In early 2015 Charlie released his debut album "Green" which earned him national recognition. He was awarded 2015 "Jazz Musician of the Year" by NUVO Magazine. Less then a year later Charlie's award winning, album "Providence" was released in May of 2016 and has helped him gain international acclaim. The album was reviewed by Jazz Times, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Absolute Sound, Midwest Record and made it into the top 100 on the jazz radio chart through wide-ranging international airplay. The highly anticipated fourth album "Life Is Brief: The Music Of Bob Dylan" released in April of 2018 has already been widely reviewed in both the United States and Europe and made it onto the international Jazz Radio Chart top 60. Charlie is touring the record around the world for most of 2018. website
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
JazzBuffalo Presents Charlie Ballentine's "Music of Bob Dylan"
Charlie Ballantine is an internationally renowned, award winning guitarist. He has been a featured artist at notable events such as the The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, and The Elkhart Jazz Festival. Charlie is also a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis), Andy's Jazz Club (Chicago), Cliff Bell's (Detroit), and The Chatterbox (Indianapolis). His music stems from the traditions of folk, jazz, and blues music with influences such as Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix.
In early 2015 Charlie released his debut album "Green" which earned him national recognition. He was awarded 2015 "Jazz Musician of the Year" by NUVO Magazine. Less then a year later Charlie's award winning, album "Providence" was released in May of 2016 and has helped him gain international acclaim. The album was reviewed by Jazz Times, Vintage Guitar Magazine, Absolute Sound, Midwest Record and made it into the top 100 on the jazz radio chart through wide-ranging international airplay. The highly anticipated fourth album "Life Is Brief: The Music Of Bob Dylan" released in April of 2018 has already been widely reviewed in both the United States and Europe and made it onto the international Jazz Radio Chart top 60. Charlie is touring the record around the world for most of 2018. website
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
Friday 3/15
The Philippe Lemm Trio
Dutch drummer Philippe Lemm brings his internationally renowned trio back to PAUSA for a repeat of last March's celebrated appearance. The trio’s electrifying chemistry and creative re-imagination of standards, progressive rock/pop, and diversely influenced music have thrilled audiences worldwide. WNY native Angelo Di Loreto on piano is joined by Lemm and Jeff Koch on bass.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm
The Philippe Lemm Trio
Dutch drummer Philippe Lemm brings his internationally renowned trio back to PAUSA for a repeat of last March's celebrated appearance. The trio’s electrifying chemistry and creative re-imagination of standards, progressive rock/pop, and diversely influenced music have thrilled audiences worldwide. WNY native Angelo Di Loreto on piano is joined by Lemm and Jeff Koch on bass.
Admission: $10
Doors at 6:30 pm
Concert at 8:00 pm