One of the most gifted and celebrated musicians in the world, Chaka Khan continues to build on her rich musical legacy. The ten-time Grammy Award winner is coming to the Seneca Niagara Events Center for an incredible evening of R&B, pop, rock, gospel, country and world music. She’s a singer, producer, and actress with critically-acclaimed roles on Broadway, and now she’s coming to Seneca Niagara for an unforgettable performance of some of the greatest songs of all time. Don’t miss…

More than 50 years after moving to the U.S. from his hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic, touring the world relentlessly and delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. One of the greatest of all living jazz pianists, his career is highlighted by more than 70 recordings as a leader as well as work with artists including Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, Ray Brown, and Quincy Jones.  With a…

Jane Monheit is an American jazz and pop vocalist. She has collaborated with John Pizzarelli, Michael Bublé, Ivan Lins, Terence Blanchard and Tom Harrell, and has received Grammy nominations for two of her recordings. Jane credits Ella Fitzgerald as a primary musical influence but not so much for Ella's style, which indelibly helped shape vocal jazz for every generation that followed. “What I really got from Ella is her warmth, her charm, the joy she puts in her music,” Jane…

The Hilton School District Jazz Department and Hilton Music Boosters are presenting the 15th Annual Hilton Evening of Jazz on Friday, February 16 at 7 p.m. at Merton Williams Middle School. This year’s Evening of Jazz features trumpet player Allen Vizzutti! Tickets are $17 and can be purchased in advance or at the door, however seating is limited. Groups purchasing 10 or more tickets may reserve a table. For pre-sale tickets, contact Jared Streiff at 392-1000, ext. 2293

As the world’s first (and only!) jazz festival bearing the name of Canada’s greatest jazz artist, the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival will honour and celebrate his legacy of excellence.The opening night concert International All-Star Jazz at the Philharmonic features multiple GRAMMY Award winners Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Benny Green, Christian McBride, and Kenny Washington. "The brilliant pianist Benny Green was recognized by Oscar Peterson’s closest musical family: bassist Ray Brown, and Benny was a member of Ray's trio for many…

As the world’s first (and only!) jazz festival bearing the name of Canada’s greatest jazz artist, the Oscar Peterson International Jazz Festival will honour and celebrate his legacy of excellence.The opening night concert International All-Star Jazz at the Philharmonic features multiple GRAMMY Award winners Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Greene, Michael Dease, Benny Green, Christian McBride, and Kenny Washington. "Jon Faddis is a complete virtuoso and was born with a special gift for playing the trumpet. He was recognized early on in his career as…