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January 2019
Hot Club of Cowtown
Since its beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise as its reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows has become the band’s global brand. Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot Club has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up camp “at that crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away” (The Independent), remaining “conscious always…
Find out more »February 2019
The Marcus Roberts Trio
The Hilton School District Jazz Department and Hilton Music Boosters are presenting the 16th Annual Hilton Evening of Jazz on Friday, February 8 at 7 p.m. at Merton Williams Middle School. This year’s Evening of Jazz features the Marcus Roberts Trio. In 2014, Marcus Roberts was honored to have his life and work featured on a segment of the celebrated CBS News television show 60 Minutes. The show, entitled “The Virtuoso,” traced Roberts’ life to date from his early roots…
Find out more »Frank Vignola’s Hot Jazz Guitar Trio
Frank Vignola’s Hot Jazz Guitar Trio featuring Vinny Raniolo and Gary Mazzaroppi are some of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. Hear a wide repertoire of unique fresh arrangements as this astounding trio covers works from Beethoven, Bach to Paul Simon and Frank Zappa as only they can! Frank Vignola’s stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston…
Find out more »Galactic featuring Erica Falls
Already Ready Already Tour w/ High and Mighty Brass Band It’s been more than 20 years since Ben Ellman, Robert Mercurio, Stanton Moore, Jeff Raines and Rich Vogel began exploring the seemingly limitless musical possibilities born out of their work together as Galactic. Since then, the seminal New Orleans band has consistently pushed artistic boundaries on the road and in the studio, approaching their music with open ears and drawing inspiration as much from the sounds bubbling up from their…
Find out more »Kurt Elling
Renowned for his combination of robust swing and poetic insight, Grammy winner Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world's foremost jazz vocalists with hits such as Where the Streets Have No Name, You Send Me, Moonlight Serenade and Norwegian Wood.
Find out more »Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival
Concerts featuring Kenny Barron, Joe Lovano, Russell Malone, Bill Charlap, the Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra with Ingrid Jensen and MORE. Check the website for details and to purchase tickets: www.opjazzfest.org
Find out more »Bob James Trio feat. Michael Palazzolo and Billy Kilson
Inspiration for this project stems from a week-long engagement with sensational young bassist Michael Palazzolo and the respected veteran drummer Billy Kilson at the Blue Note in New York City last October. The musicians felt an immediate chemistry as they tackled standard repertoire as well as new James originals. Audiences sensed it too. “Soon everybody there was encouraging me to have the guts to jump in there and do this,” James recalls.
Find out more »Michael Buble
Michael Buble will perform live at The Key Bank Center in Buffalo on Wednesday February 27 at 8 p.m.
Find out more »March 2019
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s all original core line-up includes Scotty Morris (lead vocals and guitar), Kurt Sodergren (drums), Dirk Shumaker (double bass and vocals), Andy Rowley (baritone saxophone and vocals), Glen "The Kid" Marhevka (trumpet), Karl Hunter (saxophones and clarinet) and Joshua Levy (piano and arranger). Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s…
Find out more »Pat Metheny Side Eye
Pat Metheny is launching a new playing environment called “Side Eye” for this upcoming season. Pat explains “I wanted to create an ongoing setting to feature a rotating cast of new and upcoming musicians who have particularly caught my interest along the way. The first edition of Side Eye will feature James Francies (keyboard, piano) and drummer Nate Smith.
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