JazzBuffalo

04/27/2026

We’re grateful for the incredible early response to the Jazz at Kleinhans 2026–2027 season at Kleinhans Music Hall!

In just a short time, 50-plus four-concert subscription packages have already been reserved—an encouraging sign of the growing support behind what we are building together.

This new season reflects the continued rise of Jazz at Kleinhans as a premier destination for jazz and the Great American Songbook—for both artists and audiences, bringing internationally acclaimed artistry to Buffalo.

Early-bird pricing for the four-concert package ($175) is available through May 3rd. A savings of $25 and keeping the per-concert price under $45!

We invite you to join us and be part of what continues to take shape at Jazz at Kleinhans at Kleinhans Music Hall.

Reserve your seats for a program featuring Grammy winners and Tony Award nominees!

Go here: https://bpo.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FUW000006ta5p2AA/sections/a0KUW00000V3EXe2AN

04/27/2026

What a special afternoon at Jazz at Kleinhans at Kleinhans Music Hall

We’re pleased to share our latest story on the John Pizzarelli Trio’s Dear Mr. Bennett—a heartfelt tribute to Tony Bennett and a shining moment for Jazz at Kleinhans.

Read the story, explore the community comments, and enjoy the photo gallery by Jack Zuff:

https://jazzbuffalo.org/2026/04/27/buffalo-embraces-john-pizzarelli-and-the-great-american-songbook-at-jazz-at-kleinhans/

Thank you for being part of it.

John Pizzarelli Trio’s Dear Mr. Bennett delivers a heartfelt tribute to Tony Bennett in an afternoon of exceptional artistry. There are afternoons when everything seems to come together just as it should—and the John Pizzarelli Trio’s Dear Mr. Bennett performance at Kleinhans Music Hall was on...

04/27/2026

There’s something meaningful taking shape through the partnership of JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall.

After a remarkable performance by John Pizzarelli and those forthcoming by artists Emmet Cohen and Gregory Porter, we already look ahead to a 2026–2027 Jazz at Kleinhans program that continues to grow in depth, artistry, and purpose.

This new season reflects what Jazz at Kleinhans is becoming—welcoming internationally acclaimed artists such as Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves, while continuing our commitment to the Great American Songbook through voices like Nicole Zuraitis, Champian Fulton, Carmen Bradford, and Ann Hampton Callaway. It is a thoughtful balance of tradition, artistry, and forward momentum.

More than a collection of concerts, this is a program taking shape—one that is helping to establish Buffalo as a premier destination for jazz and a home for the Great American Songbook.

We are grateful for the community that continues to support this vision.

Early-bird four-concert package subscriptions are now available through May 3rd. Save $25 off the face value! The 4 concert package is $175 - less than $45 per concert!

We invite you to renew or join for the first time and be part of what we are building—together.

Go here to reserve your Jazz at Kleinhans '26-'27 seats!

https://bpo.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FUW000006ta5p2AA/sections/a0KUW00000V3EXe2AN

And, reserve your Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate the Ballads of John Coltrane seats in the Main Hall here:

https://bpo.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?mc_cid=898ed59a11&mc_eid=UNIQID #/instances/a0FUW000006fGTZ2A2/sectionGroups/a0bUW00000SmERyYAN

04/27/2026

Jazz at Kleinhans Unveils 2026–2027 Season, Positioning Buffalo as a Premier Destination for Jazz and the Great American Songbook

We’re excited to share the full announcement of the Jazz at Kleinhans 2026–2027 season taking place at the iconic Kleinhans Music Hall.

This extraordinary lineup reflects the continued growth of Jazz at Kleinhans—featuring internationally acclaimed artists, Grammy Award winners, and Tony Award nominees, all contributing to Buffalo’s emergence as a premier destination for jazz and the Great American Songbook.

From new voices to beloved traditions—and culminating in a landmark collaboration with Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves—this season represents an important step forward in what we are building together.

We invite you to read more about the season here:

https://jazzbuffalo.org/2026/04/27/jazz-at-kleinhans-unveils-2026-2027-season-positioning-buffalo-as-a-premier-destination-for-jazz-and-the-great-american-songbook/

Four-concert subscription packages are now available at early-bird pricing through May 3rd.

Reserve your seats here: https://bpo.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FUW000006ta5p2AA/sections/a0KUW00000V3EXe2AN

Thank you for being part of it.

04/26/2026

JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall are proud to announce the Jazz at Kleinhans 2026–2027 season—an exceptional lineup of internationally acclaimed artists that continues to position Buffalo as a premier destination for jazz and the Great American Songbook while elevating the program at Kleinhans Music Hall.

**The season opens with two-time Grammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis and her quintet on Sunday, November 8, 2026 bringing her dynamic artistry and fresh voice in jazz to Kleinhans Music Hall.

**The holiday season returns in swinging style with Swinging in the Holidays on Sunday, December 6, 2026 led by the Champian Fulton Trio and featuring Grammy Award winner Carmen Bradford alongside acclaimed jazz vocalist Vanessa Perea.

**The beloved Harold Arlen Celebration returns on Sunday, February 7, 2027 featuring Tony Award nominee Ann Hampton Callaway, honoring Buffalo’s deep connection to one of the Great American Songbook’s most treasured composers.

**Latin Grammy Award winner Alfredo Rodríguez and his trio arrive on Sunday, March 14, 2027 delivering a vibrant, globally infused jazz experience.

The season culminates in a landmark event—Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate the Ballads of John Coltrane on Thursday, April 22, 2027—a rare and highly anticipated collaboration between two of the most revered artists in jazz today.

Together, this season further establishes the program as a nationally recognized destination for jazz at the highest level, while reinforcing Buffalo’s identity as a Great American Songbook city.

Four-concert season subscriptions are now available, with an early bird savings of $25 off face value, now through Sunday, May 3. The special 4 concert package is $175 - less than $45 per concert - a true deal not to be passed up when average ticket prices are well over $55 today for most concerts. (Note: the Branford Marsalis/Dianne Reeves concert is separate from the 4-concert package.)

Explore the full season and reserve your same seats for all four shows: https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/events/list/?tribe_eventcategory%5B0%5D=31

Go here to choose your 4-Concert Package Seats! https://bpo.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FUW000006ta5p2AA

Join us at Jazz at Kleinhans - Buffalo's premier jazz center!

04/26/2026

An enthusiastic, full house gathered today for an exceptional performance by the John Pizzarelli Trio honoring the legendary Tony Bennett—and it was everything we hope Jazz at Kleinhans can be.

This was a concert that truly reflected the premier nature of the program at the iconic Kleinhans Music Hall—where international artistry in jazz meets the enduring legacy of the Great American Songbook in a way that resonates deeply with our community.

We are grateful—deeply so—to everyone who joined us and helped make this afternoon so special.

And sincere thanks to John Pizzarelli, Mike Karn, and Isaiah J. Thompson for their dedication to excellence in music performance. What they brought to the stage was both heartfelt and masterful.

This is what Jazz at Kleinhans is all about.

(Please comment and let us know your thoughts.)

04/26/2026

Getting ready for the Jazz at Kleinhans special presentation featuring John Pizzarelli! Every seat will be filled soon! See you at three!

04/26/2026

It’s a big Jazz at Kleinhans day at Kleinhans Music Hall!

We’re thrilled to welcome the John Pizzarelli Trio to Buffalo for their Dear Mr. Bennett performance this afternoon—celebrating one of America’s finest artists through the spirit of the Great American Songbook.

We’re especially grateful to see the Mary Seaton Room at full capacity, with more than 500 passionate people coming together to share in this music and this moment. It’s a powerful reflection of the growing energy behind Jazz at Kleinhans and what it means to our community.

We’re also excited to unveil the lineup for the next Jazz at Kleinhans season at the start of the performance—an extraordinary continuation of what we’re building together.

See you at 3.

04/25/2026

Only a handful of seats remain from the additional seats released to accommodate more people for the John Pizzarelli Trio’s “Dear Mr. Bennett” tribute.

Join us at Jazz at Kleinhans this Sunday, April 26 at 3 pm!

https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/john-pizzarelli-trio/

04/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the sold-out BEATrio performance at Kleinhans Music Hall last night—a fabulous show!

We are deeply grateful for your incredible support of Jazz at Kleinhans.

A special congratulations to Jess Basil of Kleinhans Music Hall for her excellent stewardship in bringing and presenting this unique and extraordinary trio to Buffalo.

This is exactly why Jazz at Kleinhans and Kleinhans Music Hall stand as Buffalo’s premier destination for jazz and the Great American Songbook—welcoming internationally acclaimed artistry to our city.

(Featuring a very cool shot taken last night from the stage by drummer Antonio Sánchez—if you were there, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your thoughts in the comments!)

Thank you for being part of it.

See you Sunday for the John Pizzarelli Trio performance!

04/24/2026

A meaningful meeting at The Statler, spending time in the Rendezvous Room, and reflecting on what has been with The Jazz Lounge—and what can be.

Noted is a classic Dean Martin poster and a photo of the room as it once was in the 1940s, complete with its bandstand—reminders of a time when this space was alive with music and the spirit of the Great American Songbook.

Our intention is clear: to build on that historic legacy. To bring back to the Rendezvous Room a level of artistry that honors its past, presenting high-level jazz and the Great American Songbook in a setting that deserves nothing less.

As we look ahead, we’re planning to continue The Jazz Lounge following a two-month summer break.

In the meantime, April is sold out, and limited spots are available for May.

Stay tuned—there is more to come.

A good time to express gratitude for the support The Jazz Lounge received so far!

04/23/2026

I had the privilege of joining Lauren Hall on WGRZ - Channel 2, Buffalo’s Most Buffalo, to talk about an exciting moment for Jazz at Kleinhans.

We discussed the recent addition of Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate the Ballads of John Coltrane—a truly special event—and the continued growth of Jazz at Kleinhans, taking place at Kleinhans Music Hall.

What’s especially meaningful is how quickly this program is gaining recognition beyond our city—establishing itself on the international jazz stage as Buffalo’s premier destination for jazz, the Great American Songbook, and a home for world-renowned artistry.

This is how we put Buffalo on the global stage—through internationally acclaimed music, shared experiences, and a community that believes in it.

Grateful for the opportunity—and excited for what’s ahead.

Watch the segment below!