Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band make their debut at The Colored Musicians Club Fall Jazz Fest @ AKG Art Museum on Friday, October 17 in support of their new album & video release AMPLIFY.  The project was recorded and filmed all LIVE at legendary EastWest Studios in Hollywood with a simultaneous 7-camera video shoot. The project is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new original vocals, featuring platinum-selling American Idol star Elliott  Yamin and 4 new original instrumentals with an all-star cast; GRAMMY-winners, GRAMMY-nominees, 3x Emmy-winner, etc.  Joining pianist, keyboardist, composer and bandleader Lao Tizer (former “Best New Jazz Artist” nominee) for the performance are the aforementioned vocal sensation Elliott Yamin, GRAMMY-nominated and Emmy-winning guitarist Chieli Minucci (Special EFX), drum legend Joel Rosenblatt (Spyro Gyra, Michel Camilo) and Senegalese bassist, producer and composer Cheikh N’Doye (Baaba Maal, Mike Stern).  Please join us for this very special show as the ensemble takes you on a musical journey through diverse flavors in this beautifully intimate setting.

Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
Location: Buffalo AKG Art Museum - Lipsey Auditorium, Knox Building 
1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

Tickets:
$30 Members | $35 Non-Members
Tickets available on the AKG website.

Members use the following code to receive $5 off: CMC145

Be part of this incredible celebration as we continue our 90th Anniversary Year with world-class jazz in an inspiring venue. Don’t miss it!

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