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Thursday Night Open Jam Session
Dec 08, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
For the lovers of night jazz, spontaneity, raw talent and musicality. Leading this session will be Walter Kemp 3 organ quartet with Jared Tinkham - guitar, Andy Paladino - bass, DeShawn "DRay" Jackson - drums
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PAUSA presents: Hannah Stanek-Chu
Dec 09, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Hannah is joined by Avery Weissman, Jon Evans, and Tim Mroz featuring tunes by Keren Ann, Sergio Mendes, H.E.R., and many more.
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Hot Club of Buffalo
Dec 10, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Riffs from Bach, Jimi Hendrix and Steely Dan are as common as quotes from gypsy legend Django Reinhardt.
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PAUSA Wines & Pairings: A Savory and Sweet So Long
Dec 14, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Our last tasting of the year... So Long 2022 !
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Griff Kaz Quartet
Dec 15, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Elevating him are the quicksilver imaginings of Matt Michaud on guitar, the obsidian sculptings of Paul Laduca on the upright bass, and the polychromatic perceptions of John Bacon Jr. on the drums.
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Star People
Dec 16, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Star People is composed of some of the Western New York area’s finest jazz musicians including Tim Clarke trumpet Gary Keller alto sax, Andy Weinzler tenor sax, George Caldwell piano, Joe Goehle bass, John Bacon drums
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The Jay/Sharptet: Love Songs of Chet Baker
Dec 17, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
The Jay/Sharptet enjoys performing music with a focus on original compositions and arrangements. Inspired by ensembles such as the great Miles Davis Quintets they strive to approach every tune with a unique interpretation.
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Twas the Night Before Christmas with Bryan Eng
Dec 21, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
With a sound and showmanship compared to jazz masters such as Nat King Cole and Harry Connick Jr., Eng’s musicality packs a punch of energy that manages to maintain an alluring level of intimacy.
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Elliot Scozzaro Quintet
Dec 22, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Join The Elliot Scozzaro Quintet for their Pausa holiday show - Elliot Scozzaro / alto saxophone, Mark Filsinger / trumpet, Matt Michaud / guitar, Alec Safy / bass, Rich Thompson / drums
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Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" / 7PM SHOW
Dec 23, 7:00 PM – 8:10 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
A Christmas favorite returns to PAUSA - "There's no doubt in my mind, that if we hadn't had that Guaraldi score, we wouldn't have had the franchise we later enjoyed." said Lee Mendelson
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Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" / 8:30PM SHOW
Dec 23, 8:30 PM – 9:40 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
A Christmas favorite returns to PAUSA - "There's no doubt in my mind, that if we hadn't had that Guaraldi score, we wouldn't have had the franchise we later enjoyed." said Lee Mendelson
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House of Blues with Hanna PK
Dec 29, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
" Her seemingly sweet and soft-spoken appearance often leads to surprise when hearing her rich, resonating voice that goes from a whisper to belting with intensity. " Hanna PK - piano, Ed Croft - bass, Abdul-Rahman Qadir - drums.
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We Close 2022 with The Thomas Marinaro Quartet
Dec 30, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
The creativity of Thomas Marinaro Quartet always leads to an organic sound that is always sure to please the audience with its spontaneity. The Thomas Marinaro Quartet plays a wide genre of jazz spanning from bebop to modal and funk tunes with everything in between.
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Multiple Dates
Jazz Caché Jam Sessions @ PAUSA
Jan 07, 2023, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
First Saturdays of every month - Jam Sessions for the lovers of night jazz, spontaneity, raw talent and musicality.
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Cannonball Meets Coltrane
Jan 14, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Introducing a new year with a new show, celebrating the music of two of the greatest horn players to ever do, Cannonball & Coltrane.
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Matt Michaud Quintet
Jan 20, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Matt Michaud, guitar - John Troy, alto - Bob Sneider, guitar - Paul LaDuca, bass - Mike Melito, drums
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Stephen Parisi Jr Quintet
Jan 21, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Elliot Scozzaro- alto, John Troy- tennor, Josh Achiron- Guitar, TJ Thompson- Drums, Stephen Parisi Jr.-bass
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John Bacon's 60th Birthday Celebration!
Jan 27, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Buffalo, 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, USA
Stay tuned for more info and tickets
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PAUSA art house is an award winning jazz, wine & tapas bar located in the Historic District of Allentown, Buffalo New York. PAUSA presents a wide variety of music shows and artistic exhibitions from local, national and international artists. The relaxed atmosphere of the venue attracts patrons who wish to attend an intimate concert or an art exhibit while enjoying a glass of wine, beers, tapas and panini sandwiches.

Thursday (special shows only) Friday & Saturday

Doors at 6:00pm

Music Show 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Close at 11:00pm

PAUSA art house - 19 Wadsworth Street, Buffalo NY 14201

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