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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - buffalo-ny BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Leonid & Friends DTSTART:20260913T230000Z DTEND:20260914T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10307-1789326000-1789326000@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and AM Productions present\nLeonid & Frie nds\nSunday\, September 13\, 2026 | 7 PM\nPerforming the music of Chicago\ , Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Steely Dan\, and more!\nLeonid & Friends is a glo bally acclaimed\, genre-defying 11-piece collective renowned for their ast onishingly precise recreations of classic Chicago songs\, alongside high-e nergy performances of other rock\, pop\, and jazz-fusion hits from the 197 0s. Formed by multi-talented musician and producer Leonid Vorobyev\, the group features elite vocalists and instrumentalists from Russia\, Ukraine \, Moldova\, and beyond—united by a shared passion for celebrating this iconic era of music. \nVIP tickets are available and include a special Mee t & Greet – a wonderful opportunity for fans to meet and interact with  Leonid & Friends. Quantity is limited at each show. Shortly after the con cert\, attendees with a M&G wristband will be allowed to meet the band\, have a group photo taken\, and the opportunity to chat with band members a nd have merchandise or memorabilia signed. \nOriginally conceived as a stu dio project in Moscow\, Leonid & Friends skyrocketed to international fa me when their note-perfect video covers went viral online\, earning praise from members of Chicago themselves. What began as a YouTube phenomenon ha s since evolved into a world-class touring act\, captivating audiences acr oss North America\, Europe\, and Asia. With over 500 million combined vid eo views\, multiple sold-out U.S. tours\, and a devoted global fanbase\, t he band is beloved worldwide for honoring the classics while expanding far beyond them—reviving the sound\, spirit\, and joy of a generation with unmatched musicianship and heart. \nIn concert\, Leonid & Friends delive r a stunningly authentic and exhilarating experience\, complete with a raz or-tight horn section\, rich vocal harmonies\, and unmistakable rock & rol l soul. Fans can expect timeless anthems like “25 or 6 to 4\,” “Mak e Me Smile\,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?\,” “Feeli n’ Stronger Every Day\,” “Beginnings\,” “Questions 67 & 68\,”  and “Hard to Say I’m Sorry / Get Away\,” along with select surpr ises from an ever-expanding repertoire that includes Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Blood\, Sweat & Tears\, Steely Dan\, The Carpenters\, and other beloved ’70s favorites. \nEach performance is more than a tribute concert—it ’s a joyous celebration of the music that defined an era. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/leonid/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BABEL | Sigrid Nunez DTSTART:20261014T233000Z DTEND:20261015T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10474-1792006200-1792006200@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Sigrid Nunez\nWednesday\, October 14\, 2026\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAu thor Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Ju st Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Sig rid Nunez.\n \nSigrid Nunez is the author of nine novels\, including the c ritically acclaimed New York Times bestselling novel\, The Friend\, which was listed on The New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Century\, ” and What Are You Going Through\, a novel about the surprising ways one person can help another through hardship and friendship\, especially towa rd the end of life. What Are You Going Through was recently adapted into a film by Pedro Almodóvar\, titled The Room Next Door\, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. Other books include The Vulnerables\; Sempre Sus an: A Memoir of Susan Sontag\; A Feather on the Breath of God\; and For Ro uenna among others. \nWith her sincere\, clever\, and witty voice\, Sigrid Nunez has won many honors and awards\, including the National Book Award\ , the Whiting Award\, a Berlin Prize Fellowship\, a Guggenheim Fellowship\ , and a Windham-Campbell Prize. Her work has been translated into thirty-f ive languages. In her honest and compelling talks\, she speaks to audience s about her craft and her path to a career in writing. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/sigrid-nunez/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nicole Zuraitis Quintet DTSTART:20261108T200000Z DTEND:20261108T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10383-1794150000-1794150000@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo are pleased to present\nT he Nicole Zuraitis Quintet\nSunday\, November 8 | 3 PM\nThe Mary Seaton Ro om\nJazz at Kleinhans proudly welcomes one of the most dynamic and decorat ed voices in contemporary jazz — two-time GRAMMY® winner and six-time G RAMMY-nominated artist Nicole Zuraitis. \nA singular creative force\, Zura itis is not only an extraordinary vocalist and pianist\, but also a compos er\, arranger\, and bandleader redefining what she calls The Modern Songb ook. In 2024\, she made history when her album How Love Begins — featu ring all original music that she wrote and arranged herself — won the GR AMMY® Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album. She is the only artist ever to rec eive that honor for a fully self-written and self-arranged project. The al bum was co-produced by eight-time GRAMMY winner Christian McBride\, affirm ing her stature among today’s most respected jazz artists. \nHer résum é reads like a blueprint of modern jazz excellence. From headlining the N ewport Jazz Festival and Tanglewood to appearing at Dizzy’s Club at Linc oln Center\, Birdland\, and the Blue Note\, Zuraitis has established herse lf on the world’s premier stages. She has performed with the Birdland Bi g Band\, collaborated with major large ensembles around the globe\, and wo rked alongside luminaries such as Jon Batiste\, Keb’ Mo’\, and Christi an McBride. Her recent live album Live at Vic’s Las Vegas earned two 2 026 GRAMMY nominations and was featured nationally on NPR’s Toast of th e Nation. \nBut beyond accolades\, Nicole Zuraitis brings something rarer — fearless originality. Her performances combine virtuosic musicianship\ , lyrical storytelling\, and spontaneous invention. She moves effortlessly between jazz tradition and contemporary songwriting\, honoring the lineag e of the art form while expanding its vocabulary for a new generation. \nA ppearing with her quintet in the superb acoustical setting of Kleinhans Mu sic Hall\, Zuraitis represents exactly what Jazz at Kleinhans is committed to presenting: internationally recognized artists at the height of their creative powers. This is not simply a club date transported to a larger ro om — it is a fully realized\, world-class presentation of a modern jazz leader whose influence continues to grow on the global stage. \nJazz at Kl einhans remains dedicated to bringing Buffalo audiences the very best in j azz — from honoring the Great American Songbook to showcasing the artist s who are shaping its future. Nicole Zuraitis stands firmly in that future . \nJoin us for an evening that affirms why Jazz at Kleinhans has become B uffalo’s premier home for world-class jazz. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Mary Seaton Room\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, 14201\, United S tates URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/zuraitis/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard C ohen DTSTART:20261112T003000Z DTEND:20261112T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T180302Z UID:10587-1794425400-1794425400@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall presents\nBoth Sides Now: The Music and L ives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen\nWednesday\, November 11\n7:30 pm | Doors at 6:30 PM\nAssigned Seating | The Mary Seaton Room \n“Two singe r-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff…” \nWith these words\, we are drawn into the world of Both Sides Now – a theatrical concert that expl ores the music and lives of long-time friends and one-time lovers\, Joni M itchell and Leonard Cohen. Created by\, and starring Robbie Schaefer and D anielle Wertz\, the cabaret-style performance traverses decades alongside songs such as A Case of You\, Hallelujah\, Big Yellow Taxi\, Suzanne\, and many more. Both Sides Now is at once a piece of the 60’s and 70’s\, a nd of right now — offering us a story about the messiness of being human \, of lives persistently lived at the edge of growth\, and of finding the courage to turn toward one another\, again and again. \nArtist Bios: \nRob bie Schaefer \nRobbie is a rabbi\, singer-songwriter and theatre/film arti st. The guitarist and songwriter for the indie folk band Eddie From Ohio h as several solo releases as well\, including the 2023 single Under the Sun . \nHe is the founder of Lamplighters\, an online community that cultivate s small-batch\, relationship-driven\, inclusive Judaism. \nHe is also the founder of OneVoice\, an international non-profit that unites and empowers youth through music and the creative arts. The organization was active fr om 2011-2023 and completed projects in Tanzania\, Nicaragua\, India\, Gree ce\, and Israel. \nRobbie has shared the stage with Jason Mraz\, Sara Bare illes\, Josh Groban\, Keb ‘ Mo\, and Emmylou Harris\, among others. His first work for musical theater\, Light Years\, which explores his relation ship with his father\, a Holocaust survivor\, saw its world premiere at th e Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre in 2018. The musical is now a featu re film entitled Burst The Silence (Rolling Pictures)\, which is due for r elease on streaming platforms in 2025. \nHe is currently at work on a new musical\, The Blue Poppy\, an Irish-Jewish ghost story written in collabor ation with Scottish playwright Grace Barnes\, and Songs From The Wildernes s\, a new album of Jewish musical midrash (interpretation)\, due for relea se in early 2026. \nAlso\, he likes olives. A lot. \nDanielle Wertz \nDani elle is a storyteller\, collaborator\, jazz musician\, composer and arrang er. Her voice—described by DownBeat Magazine as “evocative… remarkab ly intimate\, expressive and poignant”—has earned her an international following as a jazz artist and growing recognition across disciplines. \n ​Wertz began her career deeply rooted in the jazz tradition\, gaining ea rly acclaim as the youngest semi-finalist in the 2015 Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition and runner-up in the 2017 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competit ion. After releasing two small ensemble albums as a bandleader and a third with Denmark’s Nordkraft Big Band that earned a 2026 GRAMMY® Award\, D anielle has affirmed her singular voice in contemporary vocal jazz and con tinues to expand her presence in genre-blurring large ensemble work. \nAft er completing her first European tour as a bandleader in the fall\, Daniel le remains an avid collaborator internationally and at home in the NYC cre ative music scene. She is looking forward to being the featured artist on two major interdisciplinary projects in 2026: a Harriet Steinke original w ork commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects\, and a crossover jazz opera co mposed by Ben Morris with a libretto by Gina Stevensen. \nAlso\, she loves chocolate. A lot. \n  \nThanks to our promotional partner The Story Gara ge LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T180302Z LOCATION:Mary Seaton Room\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, 14201\, United S tates URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/both-sides/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BABEL | Kaveh Akbar DTSTART:20261120T003000Z DTEND:20261120T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10476-1795116600-1795116600@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Kaveh A kbar\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAut hor Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Jus t Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Kave h Akbar. \nKaveh Akbar is an acclaimed poet\, novelist\, and editor whose work grapples with questions of faith\, addiction\, belonging\, and the se arch for meaning. His highly anticipated debut novel\, Martyr!\, became an instant New York Times bestseller and was named a TIME Must-Read Book of the Year. Praised by literary luminaries including Tommy Orange\, Lauren G roff\, John Green\, and Roxane Gay\, Martyr! tells the story of Cyrus Sham s\, a newly sober son of Iranian immigrants navigating addiction\, grief\, and a family mystery that carries him from the battlefields of Iran to th e art galleries of Brooklyn. Electrifying\, funny\, and deeply humane\, th e novel heralds the arrival of a vital new voice in contemporary fiction. \nIn his talks\, Akbar brings the same searching intelligence\, vulnerabil ity\, and lyric precision that define his writing. He speaks powerfully on the subjects of creativity\, spirituality\, identity\, and recovery\, wea ving together personal narrative with broader cultural and historical cont ext. His  lecture and staged conversation offers audiences profound refle ctions on art as a tool for survival\, how language shapes belonging\, and the universal human desire for transcendence. \nBorn in Tehran and raised in the Midwest\, Akbar is the Roy J. Carver Professor of English at the U niversity of Iowa. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/kaveh-akbar/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Swinging in the Holidays DTSTART:20261206T190000Z DTEND:20261206T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10386-1796565600-1796565600@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:holiday,music DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo are pleased to present Sw inging in the Holidays featuring Champian Fulton and Carmen Bradford\nSund ay\, December 6 | 2 PM\nThe Mary Seaton Room\nPlease note: this show has b een moved to 2 PM \nJazz at Kleinhans proudly continues a new holiday trad ition with the 2nd Annual Jazz at Kleinhans Christmas Celebration— Swi nging in the Holidays — a special time of seasonal classics reimagined through the swinging spirit of jazz. This special presentation\, adapted f rom the acclaimed Swinging in the Holidays production\, brings a hip\, s ophisticated take on beloved holiday standards\, marrying Broadway\, Old H ollywood charm\, and timeless favorites with forward-looking jazz artistry . \nAt the heart of the evening is Champian Fulton — an acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist whose artistry bridges jazz tradition\, swing\, and the Great American Songbook. Fulton leads her trio through a spirited prog ram of joyous melodies and rich arrangements that capture the warmth and c heer of the season. Her work draws on decades of performance on major jazz stages and reflects a deep command of the jazz tradition\, making this a holiday concert like no other. \nSwinging in the Holidays brings together an extraordinary international ensemble whose collective credentials span Grammy recognition\, major awards\, historic big band legacies\, and perf ormances on the world’s most revered jazz stages. Led by internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton\, Grammy Award-winning vo calist Carmen Bradford\, and others\, to be announced. Together\, these a rtists represent multiple generations of jazz excellence — rooted in the Great American Songbook tradition while vibrantly alive in today’s glob al jazz landscape. Their combined experience includes performances at Linc oln Center\, Birdland\, The Kennedy Center\, major international festivals \, and concert halls across Europe\, Asia\, and the Americas. For this spe cial holiday production at Kleinhans Music Hall\, they unite in a swinging celebration that honors jazz’s rich legacy while delivering the joy\, w armth\, and sophistication that define the season. \nSwinging in the Holid ays celebrates the music that defined an era — from the swing classics of Bing Crosby\, Frank Sinatra\, Nat “King” Cole\, and Ella Fitzgerald to the nostalgic favorites that anchor our holiday memories — all re-im agined with sophistication\, imagination\, and joyful spirit. \nThis perfo rmance also coincides with the holiday release connected to the Flying Hi gh series\, Flying High for the Holidays\, produced by Fulton\, further underscoring the evening’s blend of tradition and creative jazz interpre tation. It is not simply a Christmas concert — it is a polished artistic celebration of rhythm\, melody\, and shared experience\, presented in the magnificent acoustical setting of Kleinhans Music Hall. \nAbout Champian Fulton\n \nChampian Fulton is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist whose artistry stands at the intersection of tradition and in novation. Recognized by The New York Times as “a charming young stewar d of the mainstream jazz tradition” and by critics as one of her generat ion’s most gifted voices\, Fulton has spent more than two decades shapin g a singular voice in jazz. She has released 19 albums as a leader\, earn ed multiple Album of the Year honors from The NYC Jazz Record\, and was named Pianist & Vocalist of the Year by Hot House Magazine. Fulton has performed across the globe — from Lincoln Center and Birdland in New Yo rk to festivals and concert halls in Europe\, Asia\, and beyond — and sh ared the stage with jazz luminaries including Lou Donaldson\, Buster Willi ams\, and Jimmy Cobb. As the artistic force behind the Jazz at the Ballro om – Flying High Christmas album and concert series\, Champian brings h er deep swing feel\, elegant touch\, and radiant musical presence to Swin gin’ in the Holidays at Kleinhans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Carmen Bradfor d\n \nCarmen Bradford is a Jazz vocal icon and a direct heir to the big-b and tradition. Discovered and hired at age 22 by William “Count” Basie himself\, she served as the featured vocalist of the legendary Count Basi e Orchestra for nearly a decade\, carrying forward one of the most storied legacies in jazz history. A five-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Award win ner for her work on Basie Swings the Blues\, Bradford has carved out a di stinguished career both on the bandstand and as an educator. Her rich tone \, impeccable phrasing\, and commanding stage presence reflect a lifetime immersed in jazz tradition and innovation alike. Whether delivering swing classics\, blues-infused ballads\, or spirited holiday favorites\, Carmen ’s voice embodies both historical depth and joyful immediacy — a perfe ct fit for this cherished seasonal celebration at Kleinhans. \n\nAbout Jaz z at the Ballroom\nJazz at the Ballroom is devoted to keeping the America n Songbook and the spirit of swinging\, classic jazz vibrantly alive — c elebrating this extraordinary American art form while creating one-of-a-ki nd musical experiences. Rooted in the timeless elegance of the Great Ameri can Songbook\, the series collaborates with some of the world’s most gif ted musicians\, offering performances that balance intimacy\, artistry\, a nd joyful sophistication. \nJazz at Kleinhans continues its mission to bri ng Buffalo the highest level of jazz experiences — performances that are international in scope\, artistically distinguished\, and deeply rooted i n the music’s rich heritage. Swingin’ in the Holidays stands as a fe stive testament to that commitment and promises an unforgettable evening f or audiences of all ages. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Mary Seaton Room\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, 14201\, United S tates URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/swingingholidays/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:African Savanna Exposed: Jen Guyton | National Geographic Live DTSTART:20270203T000000Z DTEND:20270203T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10444-1801594800-1801594800@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Season Subscriptions Now Available! Subscribe and s ave 15% for a limited time. Click the link or call the Box Office at (716) 885-5000 to reserve your tickets today. \nVIP tickets include complimentar y beverages\, beer and wine along with light hors d’oeurves\, cheese\, a nd cracker plates\, and some sweets. \nThe African savanna is one of the m ost iconic ecosystems in the world\, and so many remarkable animals call i t home. Connect with the wonders of this special place through the lens of photographer and National Geographic Explorer Jen Guyton. Explore the sur prising lives of misunderstood hyenas\, scurry along with friendly-faced m eerkats\, and perch at the edge of a watering hole to witness its menageri e of wildlife. \nAbout Jen Guyton: \nJen Guyton is an ecologist and conse rvationist who weaves science and storytelling to illuminate the interconn ectedness of all things. With a Ph.D. from Princeton University and a deep curiosity for the natural world\, Guyton combines rigorous science with e vocative visual storytelling to inspire action for biodiversity conservati on. As a conservation photographer\, she captures the raw beauty and fragi le balance of nature\, sharing compelling stories that bridge the gap betw een scientific understanding and public awareness. Her work has been publi shed in leading scientific journals and major media outlets\, engaging aud iences around the world. Whether mentoring students\, leading conservation action or capturing the perfect moment in the field\, Guyton is driven by her commitment to protecting our planet’s wild places. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/savanna/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ann Hampton Callaway Celebrates Harold Arlen DTSTART:20270207T200000Z DTEND:20270207T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10388-1802012400-1802012400@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo are pleased to present\nA nn Hampton Callaway Celebrates Harold Arlen\nSunday\, February 7 | 3 PM\nT he Mary Seaton Room\nEach year\, Jazz at Kleinhans proudly gathers our com munity to honor Buffalo’s greatest son in American music — Harold Arle n. His songs shaped the very fabric of the Great American Songbook\, givin g the world timeless works such as “Over the Rainbow\,” “Stormy Wea ther\,” and “Come Rain or Come Shine.” This annual celebration is more than a concert\; it is a reaffirmation of Buffalo’s profound place in American musical history. \nFor the 3rd Annual Harold Arlen Celebratio n\, we welcome the extraordinary Ann Hampton Callaway — a Tony Award nom inee and one of the world’s most revered champions of the Great American Songbook. An insatiable creative spirit\, Callaway has distinguished hers elf not only as a luminous vocalist and pianist but also as a composer\, l yricist\, arranger\, educator\, actress\, and producer. Her artistry seaml essly blends jazz and traditional pop\, making her a commanding presence i n concert halls\, theaters\, jazz clubs\, and symphony stages across the g lobe. \nCallaway’s Broadway acclaim includes her Tony-nominated performa nce in Swing!\, and she is widely known as the writer and performer of th e beloved theme song to the television series The Nanny. A Platinum Award –winning songwriter\, her compositions have been recorded by Barbra Stre isand on five albums — a remarkable testament to her stature among Ameri ca’s finest interpreters and composers. Notably\, she remains the only c omposer to have collaborated directly with Cole Porter and has written wit h luminaries such as Carole King and others who have shaped American popul ar music. \nHer live performances are celebrated for their warmth\, wit\, spontaneity\, and emotional depth. Callaway is regarded as one of America ’s most gifted improvisers\, often creating songs in the moment from aud ience suggestions — whether at the piano or in front of a full symphony orchestra. She has appeared as a special guest with Wynton Marsalis and th e Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra\, performed with the Boston Pops\, and bee n featured in tributes at Carnegie Hall. She has sung with more than twent y-five of the world’s leading orchestras and has performed on internatio nal stages from Berlin’s Philharmonie Hall to Washington\, D.C.\, and Mo scow. \nIt is precisely this depth of experience — this lifelong devotio n to America’s master songwriters — that makes Ann Hampton Callaway un iquely suited to honor Harold Arlen. She brings not only vocal brilliance\ , but an interpretive intelligence and reverence that elevates Arlen’s m usic to its rightful stature. \nJoining her is the renowned pianist Ted Ro senthal\, whose virtuosity and sensitivity have made him one of the most r espected jazz pianists of his generation\, and internationally respected b assist Martin Wind\, forming a trio of exceptional artistry. Together\, th ey promise an evening of sophistication\, swing\, intimacy\, and brillianc e worthy of Arlen’s enduring legacy. \nThe Harold Arlen Celebration has become a defining pillar of Jazz at Kleinhans — a program committed to p resenting internationally acclaimed artists while honoring the architects of American music. In the magnificent acoustical setting of Kleinhans Musi c Hall\, these performances continue to elevate Buffalo’s cultural stand ing and affirm Jazz at Kleinhans as the city’s premier home for world-cl ass jazz. \nThis is not simply an evening of song. It is a civic tribute\, a celebration of excellence\, and a continuation of a tradition that plac es Buffalo firmly on the national jazz stage. \nWe invite you to join us f or this special occasion as we honor Harold Arlen — and continue buildin g one of Buffalo’s most meaningful cultural traditions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Mary Seaton Room\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, 14201\, United S tates URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/ann-hampton-callaway/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Alfredo Rodríguez Trio DTSTART:20270314T190000Z DTEND:20270314T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10390-1805036400-1805036400@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo are pleased to present\nA lfredo Rodríguez Trio\nSunday\, March 14 | 3 PM\nThe Mary Seaton Room\nFe w pianists today embody the electrifying spirit of Latin jazz quite like A lfredo Rodríguez. Born and classically trained in Havana\, Rodríguez has forged a bold international career defined by rhythmic brilliance\, fearl ess improvisation\, and a deep reverence for his Cuban roots. \nMentored e arly in his career by the legendary Quincy Jones\, Rodríguez quickly eme rged as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation. His artistr y seamlessly blends Afro-Cuban rhythms\, jazz improvisation\, classical di scipline\, and contemporary energy into a sound that is both technically d azzling and emotionally immediate. \nRodríguez is a Grammy and Latin Gram my nominee\, recognized for his boundary-pushing recordings that reinterpr et Cuban and American song traditions with fresh urgency. His albums have consistently drawn critical acclaim for their virtuosity and innovation\, positioning him as a leading voice in modern global jazz. Beyond awards re cognition\, he has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious sta ges and festivals\, collaborating with major international artists and orc hestras while maintaining the intimate fire of the jazz trio format. \nRod ríguez’s latest album\, ¡TAKE COVER!\, was born on the road — on ai rplanes\, during soundchecks\, and on stages around the world. The project reimagines some of the most iconic songs of all time through Cuban\, Cari bbean\, and Latin rhythms\, transforming global classics into vibrant\, hi gh-energy musical experiences. Created live and shaped by his audience\,  ¡TAKE COVER! stands as Alfredo’s most personal release to date — a d irect reflection of the spontaneous energy that only exists between artist and crowd. \nHis music has reached millions across digital platforms\, wi th viral performances amassing millions of views worldwide. Global tours c ontinue to sell out venues across Europe\, Latin America\, and the United States\, where audiences experience a rare and powerful connection between virtuosity\, rhythm\, and emotional immediacy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the t rio setting\, Rodríguez is at his most exhilarating. His playing can shif t in an instant — from explosive\, percussive montuno patterns that igni te the rhythm section to breathtakingly lyrical passages that reveal his c lassical foundation. The interplay between piano\, bass\, and drums become s a kinetic dialogue\, fueled by Cuban rhythmic tradition and propelled by contemporary jazz imagination. \nAudiences can expect an evening of high- voltage musicianship: original compositions infused with Afro-Caribbean pu lse\, inventive reworkings of standards\, and moments of improvisational d aring that remind us why jazz remains one of the most vital art forms in t he world. \nOn March 14\, 2027\, the Alfredo Rodríguez Trio brings that f ire\, elegance\, and global perspective to the stage — a celebration of rhythm\, virtuosity\, and the boundless possibilities of modern Latin jazz . LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Mary Seaton Room\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, 14201\, United S tates URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/alfredorodriguez/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Pirate's Life: Lisa Briggs | National Geographic Live DTSTART:20270316T230000Z DTEND:20270317T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10446-1805223600-1805223600@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Season Subscriptions Now Available! Subscribe and save 15% for a limited time. Click the link or call the Box Office at (716 )885-5000 to reserve your tickets today. \nVIP tickets include complimenta ry beverages\, beer and wine along with light hors d’oeurves\, cheese\, and cracker plates\, and some sweets. \nPirates might be reduced to a Hall oween costume for some people\, but they are a year-round fascination for archaeologist and National Geographic Explorer Lisa Briggs. We go on assig nment with her to the Mediterranean Sea to explore how pirating shaped anc ient cities. We also meet the icons of the Golden Age of Piracy\, explore the “pirate code\,” and then follow Lisa to the wreck of the most famo us renegade\, Blackbeard. \nAbout Lisa Briggs:  \nLisa Briggs is an under water archaeologist\, archaeological scientist\, and documentary filmmaker . She is best known for her work excavating shipwrecks and conducting scie ntific analysis on artifacts recovered from some of the world’s most imp ortant underwater archaeological sites including Blackbeard’s flagship\, the Queen Anne’s Revenge\, the Bronze Age Uluburun and Cape Gelidonya s hipwrecks of Turkey\, the Hellenistic era Kyrenia ship of Cyprus\, the Cla ssical age Mazotos shipwreck\, Cyprus\, and the Renaissance period Gnalic shipwreck of Croatia. Her scientific research focuses on ancient biomolecu les recovered from shipwrecks\, including waterlogged grape seeds\, olive stones\, resins\, and the invisible residues trapped inside of ceramic jar s. Through her DNA analysis of shipwreck plant materials\, Briggs attempts to trace the domestication and trade of important crops species throughou t time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/pirates/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BABEL | Amor Towles DTSTART:20270318T233000Z DTEND:20270319T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10479-1805398200-1805398200@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Amor To wles\nThursday\, March 18\, 2027\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAuthor Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Just B uffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Amor To wles. \nBorn and raised in the Boston area\, Amor Towles graduated from Yale and received an MA in English from Stanford. After working as an inve stment professional for over twenty years he now devotes himself full tim e to writing. His novels Rules of Civility\, A Gentleman in Moscow\, and T he Lincoln Highway\, and his collection of shorter fiction Table for Two h ave all been New York Times bestsellers. His books have collectively sold more than eight million copies and been translated into more than forty la nguages. A Gentleman in Moscow has made numerous “Best of” book lists including President Barack Obama’s annual book recommendations and was r ecently adapted as a limited series starring Ewan McGregor. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/amor-towles/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SILKROAD ENSEMBLE featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant DTSTART:20270415T000000Z DTEND:20270415T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T180339Z UID:10607-1807732800-1807732800@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall is pleased to present\nSILKROAD ENSEMBLE featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant\nWednesday\, April 14\n8:00 PM | Doors a t 6:30 PM\nMain Hall\nFEATURING ARTISTS\nCécile McLorin Salvant\, vocals\ nMaeve Gilchrist\, harp\nMazz Swift\, violin\nNiwel Tsumbu\, guitar\nFranc esco Turrisi\, frame drums\, accordion\nKaoru Watanabe\, Japanese flutes a nd percussion \n  \n \nABOUT THE PROGRAM \nThe Silkroad Ensemble is ecsta tic to announce GRAMMY-winning vocalist and composer Cécile McLorin Salva nt as the special guest for a limited run of performances that promise to be rich\, surprising\, and full of musical discovery. \nThis bold collabor ation began in 2023 with Salvant’s hauntingly original composition “Ha ve You Seen My Man?”  —a standout track on Silkroad’s American Rail road album\, featuring Rhiannon Giddens and released on Nonesuch in 2024. The piece showcases Silkroad’s signature boundary-blurring artistry and group vocals—elements that will take center stage in this new program. \ nExpect a powerful fusion of improvisation\, tradition\, and unexpected mu sical turns as Salvant joins the Ensemble to explore connections across cu ltures and histories. With family roots in Haiti and France\, she brings a deeply personal perspective to the idea of cultural exchange—shaped by a lifelong experience of moving between languages\, identities\, and stori es. For Salvant\, Silkroad offers an exciting opportunity to engage with m usical traditions beyond her own ones she’s eager to learn from\, challe nge\, and reimagine. \nSalvant\, a multi-disciplinary visual artist\, note s “I make large hand-embroidered drawings on silk organza\, which has in fluenced the way I make and think about music and the interplay between di sciplines and mediums.  I’m thinking about the ‘silk’ in ‘Silkroa d’\, about the connections between textile and song across cultures and throughout history.” \n“Cécile McLorin Salvant’s musical vocabulary is a marvel.” —Associated Press \n“Salvant is rapidly moving beyond the boundaries of jazz\, and I’m gonna follow wherever she leads.” —Stereogum \n“In a groundbreaking experiment\, Yo-Yo Ma enlisted music ians from the lands of the Silk Road to form a multiethnic touring ensembl e performing the music of its members’ countries\, “bridging geographi c and cultural boundaries with the universal power of music.” —Classic al Voice \n  \nABOUT SILKROAD \nA Grammy Award-winning musical ensemble\, Silkroad is a collective of artists representing dozens of nationalities\ , traditions and ideas\, who use music and art to demonstrate how great be auty can emerge from great difference. The Ensemble strives to engage diff erence\, sparking radical collaboration and music with a purpose\, for a m ore hopeful and inclusive world. \n  \n \nABOUT CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT \ nComposer\, singer\, and visual artist\, Cécile McLorin Salvant\, is pass ionate about storytelling and exploring connections between vaudeville\, b lues\, folk traditions\, theater\, jazz\, and baroque music. An eclectic c urator\, unearthing rarely recorded\, forgotten songs with strong narrativ es\, power dynamics\, twists\, and humor. \nShe won the Thelonious Monk co mpetition in 2010 and received Grammy Awards for three consecutive albums: “The Window\,” “Dreams and Daggers\,” and “For One To Love.” In 2020\, she received the MacArthur fellowship and Doris Duke Artist Awar d. Her debut and follow up Nonesuch Records projects\, “Ghost Song” (2 022) and “Mélusine” (2023)\, have also each received two Grammy nomin ations. \n \nABOUT MAEVE GILCHRIST \nEdinburgh born harpist and composer M aeve Gilchrist has been credited as an innovator on her native instrument and taken the Celtic (lever) Harp to new levels of performance and visibil ity. Currently based in Kingston\,  NY\, Maeve tours internationally as a solo artist and composer as well as being a member of the grammy-nominate d Silkroad ensemble\, Arooj Aftab’s Grammy winning Vulture Prince Ensemb le and as part of the multi-disciplinary quartet Edges of Light. She has p erformed and recorded with such luminaries as Yo-Yo Ma\, Frankie Gavin\, E speranza Spalding\, Bruce Molsky\, Ambrose Akinmusire and Solas. As a comp oser\, Maeve straddles the worlds of folk and classical with pieces includ ing her original concerto for symphony orchestra and harp (a co-commission with Luke Benton)\, a three-movement Samuel Beckett-inspired piece for ha rp\, string quartet and sound samples which was premiered at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival in the spring of 2018 and a number of other p ieces for harp ensembles and strings. She is a regular visiting artist at the Berklee College of Music and has had a number of  instructional books published by Hal Leonard and 80 days publishing. Maeve has released a num ber of albums to her name on the Adventure Music Record Label as well as b eing a featured soloist on the  Dreamworks blockbuster movie soundtrack\, How to tame your dragon: The hidden world.  Her most recent album\, The Harpweaver\, has garnered international acclaim including a five-star revi ew from the Irish Times who described it as “buoyant\, sprightly and utt erly beguiling….a snapshot of a musician at the top of her game”. \nMa eve is the co-music director of the WGBH holiday show\, a Christmas Celtic sojourn and the co-artistic director of the brand new Rockport Celtic Mus ic festival\; an innovative new festival focused on cross-curation and the outer-fringes of Celtic Music. \nABOUT MAZZ SWIFT \nCritically acclaimed as one of America’s most talented and versatile performers today\, Violi n/Vox/Freestyle Composition artist Mazz Swift has engaged audiences all ov er the world with the signature weaving of song\, melody and improvisation that they call MazzMuse. As a singer\, composer and Juilliard-trained vio linist who plays electronic and acoustic instruments\, Mazz has performed and recorded with a diverse accumulation of artists including The Silkroad Ensemble\, William Parker\, Butch Morris\, Jason Lindner\, James “Blood ” Ulmer\, Vernon Reid\, Valerie June\, Whitney Houston\, DJ Logic\, Kany e West\, D’Angelo. Mx. Swift is a 2021 United States Artist and 2019 Jer ome Hill Artist Fellow\, currently working on a series of compositions tha t involve conducted improvisation\, and that are centered around protest\, spirituals\, and the Ghanaian concept of ‘Sankofa’: looking back to l earn how to move forward. \nABOUT NIWEL TSUMBU \nNiwel Tsumbu​ is a guit arist and singer who grew up with the hip-swinging Soukous music from the Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Strongly influenced by guitarists such a s Paco de Lucia\, Luambo Makiadi\, Baden Powell and Joe Pass\, Niwel Tsumb u has amalgamated these different styles and blurred the boundaries of Afr ican\, Classical and Jazz music with his amazing virtuosity\, passion and graceful guitar playing. \n  \n  \n  \nABOUT FRANCESCO TURRISI \nFrance sco Turrisi has been defined as a “musical alchemist” and a “musical polyglot.” He has released five critically acclaimed albums as a leader and two as co-leader (“Tarab” a cross boundary innovative ensemble th at blends Irish and Mediterranean traditional music\, and “Zahr” a pro ject that looks at connections between southern Italian traditional music and Arabic music). \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nABOUT KAORU WATANABE \nCompo ser and instrumentalist Kaoru Watanabe’s work is rooted in traditional J apanese performing arts and infused with experimental and improvisational elements. His signature skill of merging the music\, literature\, and aest hetic philosophies of Japan with disparate styles and mediums has made him a highly sought-after collaborator\, working with such iconic artists as André 3000\, Yo-Yo Ma\, Wes Anderson\, Mikhail Baryshnikov\, Laurie Ander son\, Jason Moran\, and Japanese National Living Treasure Bando Tamasaburo . The son of two St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians\, Watanabe studied jazz at the Manhattan School of Music before moving to Japan to study noh -kan flute with Matsuda Hiroyuki and Edo Matsuri Bayashi with Suzuki Kyosu ke in Tokyo. He then moved to Sado\, a remote island in the Sea of Japan\, where he undertook a rigorous two-year apprenticeship with the groundbrea king Japanese taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo. During this time\, he t rained in traditional Japanese folk dancing\, singing\, drumming\, woodwor king\, tea ceremony\, rice farming\, running\, Noh\, and Kyogen. Watanabe then became the first American to join the ensemble as a performing member \, serving as an ambassador of Japanese music on the world’s greatest st ages and as artistic director of their annual music festival\, leading col laborations with luminaries such as Zakir Hussain\, Giovanni Hidalgo\, and Tamangoh. After a decade in Japan\, Watanabe returned to New York to purs ue a solo career\, performing with and composing for top artists of their respective genres\, such as flamenco dancer Eva Yerbabuena\, Mongolian Off icial State Morin Khuur player Tserendorj\, multiple Grammy Award-winning rapper Residente\, visual artist Simone Leigh\, Rhiannon Giddens and the S ilkroad Ensemble\, and many others\, all while championing the essential q ualities of Japanese flutes and percussion. In 2024\, Watanabe launched Bl oodlines Interwoven\, a multifaceted commissioning project\, festival\, an d ensemble celebrating heritage\, immigration\, and diaspora through music \, cuisine\, and storytelling. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T180339Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/silkroad/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Weird World of Frogs: Jonathan Kolby | National Geographic Live DTSTART:20270420T230000Z DTEND:20270421T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10428-1808247600-1808247600@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Season Subscriptions Now Available! Subscribe and save 15% for a limited time. Click the link or call the Box Office at (716 )885-5000 to reserve your tickets today. \nVIP tickets include complimenta ry beverages\, beer and wine along with light hors d’oeurves\, cheese\, and cracker plates\, and some sweets. \nBright colors and captivating call s are just the start with some of Earth’s most amazing species. Frogs ca n turn nearly invisible\, leap more than 20 times their body length\, and defend themselves with poison. We go on assignment with conservation biolo gist and National Geographic Explorer Jonathan Kolby to discover all kinds of incredible abilities and springy biodiversity. \nAbout Jonathan Kolby:   \nJonathan Kolby became involved in wildlife conservation at the age of 15\, when he volunteered on his first expedition to document biodiversity in Southeast Asia. He has since been involved in 20 field expeditions spa nning the globe\, from Honduras to Madagascar to Hong Kong. In 2007\, Kolb y was awarded a National Geographic Young Explorers Grant to study chytrid fungus and amphibian declines in Honduras. After completing this project\ , Kolby decided to dedicate himself to combatting global amphibian decline s and extinction. He recently established the Honduras Amphibian Research & Conservation Center to specifically prevent amphibian extinctions in Hon duras. Kolby completed his Ph.D. at James Cook University in Australia\, w here he studied the global spread of amphibian chytrid fungus and ranaviru s. Kolby has published over a dozen scientific papers\, written blog posts for National Geographic and the IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group\, and cur rently runs a citizen science project on iNaturalist called “Saving Sala manders with Citizen Science” to help monitor for the emergence of salam ander chytrid fungus in the United States. To make science more accessible to the general public\, Kolby actively uses photography and social media to help raise awareness about wildlife conservation issues. He also manage s a YouTube channel featuring videos and short films produced for the Hond uras Amphibian Research & Conservation Center. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/frogs/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves DTSTART:20270422T230000Z DTEND:20270423T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10328-1808420400-1808420400@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present\nBranford Marsali s and Dianne Reeves\nCelebrate The Ballads of John Coltrane\nThursday\, Ap ril 22\, 2027 | 7 PM\nMain Hall\, Kleinhans Music Hall\nSome music asks to be heard. John Coltrane’s ballads ask to be felt. \nOn April 22\, 2027\ , at 7 pm\, Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo present an extraordinary and deeply moving musical event as two NEA Jazz Masters and multiple Gramm y Award winners — Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves — come together to celebrate the timeless ballads of John Coltrane\, which they have recor ded and will release on the centennial of Coltrane’s birth this Septembe r. \nThis is not a retrospective. It is not a recreation. \nIt is a living \, breathing artistic conversation centered on some of the most intimate a nd emotionally transcendent music ever recorded in jazz. \nAt the heart of the evening is the landmark 1963 recording John Coltrane and Johnny Hartm an — a masterwork of tenderness and restraint that revealed Coltrane’s profoundly romantic and melodic voice. Pairing his searching tenor saxoph one with Hartman’s velvet baritone\, the album remains one of the most b eloved ballad recordings in jazz and American Music history — and the on ly studio album in which Coltrane featured a vocalist. \nIn this rare coll aboration\, the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Dianne Reeves revisit th is sacred repertoire while honoring the broader lyricism\, depth\, romanti c\, and spiritual resonance of Coltrane’s ballad legacy. \nThe collabora tion will also be captured in a forthcoming recording of timeless ballads —including selections from the historic John Coltrane and Johnny Hartma n—set for release this September in celebration of the centennial of Jo hn Coltrane’s birth\, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experienc e this deeply expressive music reimagined by Branford Marsalis and Dian ne Reeves. \nAs part of a limited world tour — including Carnegie Hall i n New York City\, The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto\, The Concert gebouw in Amsterdam\, Munich’s Gasteig\, and the 60th Barcelona Jazz Fes tival — Buffalo stands among a select number of U.S. cities chosen to ho st this remarkable engagement. \nThe Main Hall of Kleinhans Music Hall pro vides the perfect setting. Its warmth and acoustical clarity allow music o f this intimacy to bloom fully — every breath\, every phrase\, every nua nce suspended in space. \nBranford Marsalis brings commanding tone\, inter pretive intelligence\, and emotional authority to Coltrane’s music. Dian ne Reeves\, one of the most celebrated vocalists of her generation\, bring s unparalleled expressive depth — her voice capable of both quiet vulner ability and soaring declaration. Together\, they illuminate the tenderness \, romance\, and quiet spiritual power that define Coltrane’s ballads. \ nThis evening promises lyricism. It promises beauty. It promises emotional connection at the highest artistic level. \nFor Jazz at Kleinhans\, this performance represents a defining moment in our continued commitment to pr esenting world-class artistry in Buffalo — concerts that resonate long a fter the final note fades. \nBuffalo is proud to be one of the few cities welcoming this landmark collaboration. \nSeats for an event of this magnit ude are expected to move quickly. \nEarly reserved seating is strongly enc ouraged. \nAbout Branford Marsalis \nFrom his initial recognition as a you ng jazz lion\, Branford Marsalis has expanded his vision as an instrumen talist\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator\, crossing stylistic boundar ies while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process\, h e has become an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence\, winning three Grammy Awards\, a Tony nomination for his work as a composer on Broadway\ , a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as Jazz Master\, and a 2021 Primetime Emmy nomination for the score he composed for the Tulsa B urning documentary. \nAbout Dianne Reeves \nFive-time Grammy winner Dian ne Reeves is one of the world’s premier jazz singers. With her improvis ational virtuosity and unique jazz and R&B style\, Reeves won the Grammy f or Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings\, winning the first Grammy in a vocal category. She was featured in George Clooney ’s award-winning film Goodnight and Good Luck\, for which she received a Grammy. Reeves holds honorary doctorates from DePaul University\, the Ber klee College of Music\, and the Juilliard School. Like Marsalis\, she was named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts – the highest distinction awarded to jazz artists in the USA. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/marsalis-reeves/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BABEL | Tayari Jones DTSTART:20270429T233000Z DTEND:20270430T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T062505Z UID:10481-1809027000-1809027000@kleinhansbuffalo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Just Buffalo Literary Center presents\nBABEL featuring Tayari Jones\nThursday\, April 29\, 2027\n7:30 pm\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m.\nAutho r Reception for Premium Access ticketholders starts at 6:30pm \nJoin Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Tayari Jones. \nOver the course of her award-winning career\, Tayari Jones’s n ovels and essays have explored the vagaries of birth and fate\, the bitter ness of injustice\, and the persistent power of love. From her debut\, Lea ving Atlanta\, to her latest novel\, the Oprah Book Club Selection and New York Times bestseller Kin\, Jones brings warmth and wisdom to themes of f amily\, friendship\, and what it means to be a girl and a woman in the Ame rican South. Hailed as “one of the most important voices of her generati on” by Essence and as “a bard of the modern South” by the Los Angele s Times\, her vivid characters\, trademark humor\, and gorgeous prose have won her acclaim from readers and critics alike. \nPrevious books include An American Marriage—which was also an Oprah’s Book Club Selection—S ilver Sparrow and The Unteling. \nJones is a graduate of Spelman College\, University of Iowa\, and Arizona State University. She is an Andrew D. Wh ite Professor-at-Large at Cornell University and the Charles Howard Candle r Professor of Creative Writing at Emory University. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T062505Z LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle \, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201 \, United States URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org/event/tayari-jones/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kleinhans Music Hall X-SOURCE-URL:https://kleinhansbuffalo.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR