The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum

Join The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum this Sunday, August 25th at the Buffalo History Museum for the CMC’s legendary Sunday jam sessions! Grab a drink from our bar and enjoy the music of Marcus Lolo and Friends! Doors open at 5:30pm.

Tickets are $25/$20 for members.

Two years ago, almost to the day, Richard A. Lambert (former long time artistic and executive director, founder, and actor of The New PhoenixTheater on the Park, and special friend) reached out to me inquiring about pertinent information related to the Historic Colored Musicians Club and Jazz Museum. All information was sent to him as requested, and that was the last anyone heard from him regarding that issue. In the interim, Richard had to make excruciatingly difficult decisions regarding his beloved theater and its dissolution plan. To be clear, “When a nonprofit is dissolved, it is legally obliged to create a plan for the liquidation and distribution of its material assets to other nonprofits with similar missions. When New Phoenix decided to dissolve and liquidate its assets, most notably its building on Johnson Park, it realized substantial proceeds that have now been distributed as significant grants to 24 nonprofit organizations, including The Historic Colored Musicians Club and Jazz Museum.) Thank you Edmund Cardoni for those words

A very heartfelt Thank You to the ever humble, extremely talented, benevolent and now Philanthropist, Richard Lambert on recognizing our continued hardwork and dedication to our cherished club. The years of YOUR commitment to professional theater will always be celebrated and certainly remembered. You were an original trailblazer in theater, and maintained and fully executed works of treasured theater for over 20+ years, making gargantuan differences in the lives of many. We are all in awe and to be honest, totally astonished, with your most generous grant of $12,700.00 and are extremely honored to have been recognized by you of our ongoing work for continued programming of world class musicians, educational programming, amplifying our history so that others can be aware through generations to come, and the acknowledgment of one of this community’s historic landmarks. We will continue to make not only YOU proud, but our entire community as well, as we continue to move forward with our eyes on the future, as we strive to build stories and legacies. On behalf of the Historic Colored Musicians Club, and myself, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

“When people can’t abide things as they are, when they can’t abide the present, they do one of two things… either they… either they turn to a contemplation of the past, as I have done, or they set about to… alter the future. And when you want to change something… you Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!“

George
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
By Edward Albee

Marcus Lolo is an accomplished musician, renowned for his passion for piano performance and music direction, with a distinctive blend of classical and jazz and Latino-Caribbean influences. His career is highlighted by innovative musical compositions and leadership roles that span over a decade, with significant recognition in the music community through features in JazzBuffalo, Buffalo News' Gusto Sessions podcast, and UBNow.

Educated in Piano Performance at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Marcus has led a dynamic career that includes directing church choirs, orchestrating for Broadway-style productions, and performing across diverse venues. He is particularly celebrated for his single "Lafimen (A Tribute to Manno Charlemagne)," a project that honors the legacy of the Haitian singer and political activist through a rich blend of jazz combo and voice, showcasing Marcus's ability to fuse cultural sounds and genres.

Fluent in English, French, and Haitian Creole, Marcus brings a global perspective to his musical endeavors. His passion for blending cultural sounds is evident not only in his performances but also in his significant educational contributions. As director of the Love Supreme School of Music in Buffalo, New York, Marcus leads a program providing free, Jazz-centric music education across several instruments to children and young adults from the city's underserved communities. His commitment to diversity in music and excellence in performance deeply influences the next generation.

As a leader and innovator in the field of music, Marcus continues to inspire and influence through his creative compositions, arrangements, and dedicated mentorship, aiming to leave a lasting impact on both the local and international music scenes.

Make sure to join us on August 25th!

PLEASE BE ADVISED IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED VENDOR REQUESTS FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN AN OFFICIAL COLORED MUSICIANS CLUB EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND. THANK YOU. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE.

1 week from today come check out the Sunday Night Jazz Series featuring BPD Trio with Steve Baczkowski on saxophone, Ravi Padmanabha on drums and Brian DeJesus on bass at 6PM at The Buffalo History Museum.

Have you gotten your ticket for Jazz Meet Gospel? If not, tickets will be available at the door. Hope to see you there!

If you have come to the Buffalo History Museum for one of The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum's jazz nights, then you might have run into this local legendary star.

George Scott, born on March 10th in 1957, discovered his love for jazz at a young age. After a few years of committed attendance to the club, Scott explored his gravitation towards Saxophone and took lessons from a local musician who was also an English teacher at McKinley High School. Nowadays his band, George Scott's Big Band, is well-known throughout the region.

Scott says the Colored Musicians Club was like a second home to him growing up. He was taught by "a community minded group of guys," who truly looked after the community, churches, and schools.

Learn more about the story behind George Scott and other Uncrowned Community builders in our new exhibit, "Say Their Names: Honor Their Legacies." And Join the Colored Musicians Club this Sunday evening, Feb 25th, at 6pm for an evening of Jazz!

Did you miss coming to hear George Scott discuss the history of The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. library? No worries, you can click on the link below to watch the discussion on the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor's YouTube page! You're welcome😉

The History of the Colored Musicians Club & Museum | Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2024 Black History Month Talk - The History of the Colored Musicians Club & MuseumWednesday, February 21, 2024​Speaker: Dr. George ScottDelve into the histor...

George Scott being interviewed at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library prior to his discussion on the history of The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum! You still have time to join us!

Meet us at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library on February 21st at 6PM to hear Dr. George Scott talk about THe History of The Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

The MUSIC History We Should ALL Know About! Host Chrisena’s journey continues through the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor in this two-part special. She steps into the Colored Musicia...

Our own Dr. George Scott will be honored!

Congratulations to our own Dr. George Scott!

🎉 Happy Black History Month! 🖤 As we embark on this month-long celebration to honor our community's rich history and contributions, don't miss our weekly Black History Month talks every Wednesday at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library.

And remember, the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY 365 DAYS A YEAR. Join us every day as we continue the legacy.

Learn more: https://www.michiganstreetbuffalo.org/



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