Griff joins a small collection of Buffalo’s finest jazz musicians in one of the city’s favorite free outdoor jazz series. Grab a delicious coffee and some artisanal baked goods from Five Points Bakery and enjoy a beautiful summer morning with live Jazz!

The preeminent drummer of the Buffalo jazz scene, John Bacon’s quintet explores the myriad moods and subtleties of his original works. John’s compositions can make you forget how you never knew that you liked Ornette Coleman, can reaffirm that yes, you do wish you had always been a drummer, and above all can take you on a fun and exciting journey into the music which he creates with meticulous care and mountainous ability.

John Bacon once again leads the band at this Buffalo landmark! Gene McCarthy’s now carries the torch of jazz as the spiritual successor to the monthly Flying Bison session started by the great Bobby Millitelo. Come hear a wide range of jazz standards from Buffalo’s best in a great room for listening with excellent food and drink.

PAUSA has for two years now been the place to hear Griff’s original works premiered for the first time in an intimate setting. This venue prides itself on being a listening space where every note of the performance can be heard and so is the ideal spot to embark on the cinematic journeys that are Griff’s original works. Grab tickets soon as the stage area sells out quickly!