Pine Grill Jazz Reunion
Thank you for coming to the
36th Annual Pine Grill Jazz Reunion!
The African American Cultural Center appreciates your support of
another great year of celebrating the rich cultural legacy of
Jazz, Soul, Blues, and R&B music in Buffalo!
Sunday August 3 & 10, 2025, 2pm-9pm
Martin Luther King, Jr., Park in Buffalo, NY
- 2025 HEADLINERS -
PAMELA WILLIAMS
The Saxtress
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Pamela Williams is a multi-talented recording artist, visual artist, composer, and producer who plays flute and piano in addition to the saxophone.
She has written and produced songs for the late Teena Marie as well as other recording artists. Williams made her solo debut in 1996 with Saxtress, an album that immediately brought her name into the limelight.
JACKIEM JOYNER
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Contemporary saxophonist, author, and music producer Jackiem Joyner has set the bar high in his nearly two-decade-long career as a performer.
With a number one jazz album, numerous Billboard chart-topping hits, and a series of critically acclaimed books to his name, Joyner has proven himself a rare artist capable of transcending his instrument and captivating mainstream audiences.
ALEX BUGNON
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for almost three decades. A renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Bugnon hails from the picturesque town of Caux, Switzerland – 4 miles above Montreux, site of the world famous Jazz Festival.
No doubt, the annual convergence in his hometown and in his own home, of some of music’s most illustrious names played a role in his decision to pursue a musical career, as did his early friendship with Herbie Hancock.
2025 Entertainment
Your Host
Julian "Mayor" Russell
Your DJ
DJ 4Sure
August 3, 2025
Magnetic Flow
Will Holton
The Cast of Dreamgirls
Samuel Walker and the
Love Messengers
Barry King Blues Band
August 10, 2025
Delvin Payton and The Lyfe Band
Charise
The Kevin Hall Band
The Legendary Dave Stewy Band
2025 Pine Grill Jazz Reunion Sponsors
Assemblymember
Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes
2025 Pine Grill Jazz Reunion Media Partners
The History of the Pine Grill Jazz Reunion
Born from the spirit of the legendary Pine Grill nightclub on Jefferson Avenue, the Pine Grill Jazz Reunion is a tribute to Buffalo’s rich Black culture and musical styles.
Since the early 1990s, the African American Cultural Center has hosted this beloved summer tradition, gathering generations for two weekends of FREE live music, community connection,
and cultural celebration in Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Buffalo's East Side.
Honoring the legends who once played the original Pine Grill and spotlighting today’s rising stars,
the Pine Grill Jazz Reunion keeps the beat of Buffalo’s Jazz, Blues, Soul, and R&B music.
