A must see! This museum has it all!! I spent two hours watching, reading and LISTENING to everything. The history of Buffalo jazz includes many famous people, including Dizzy Gillespie and George Washington Jr. It's a very small place but they squeeze so much information into it. Lots of hands on so it's great for kids and adults alike. Also the Director, George, was welcoming and explained how the museum worked before I got started. I went to the Club upstairs last night (Thursdays@8pm) and it was free and so fun listening to their Big Band practicing and playing great music. There are not a lot of places you can hear that anymore;...
Read moreI had been wanting to visit for some time and finally got my chance today. Who would have known that I would walk in there to find out that admission was free today thanks to Common Council President Darius G. Pridgen. The museum is full of such rich history and is awe-inspiring for muscians and all lovers of music. We watched a short documentary and were given a tour by Mr. Blunt. It was great to learn about local and world renowned musicians who were connected to the Colored Musicians Club. I will definitely...
Read moreWebsite and phone call said they were open 11-4. My friend from AZ came to visit me and it was one of the places she requested to go while here. We drove all the way down there and they were not open. The lights were on and a car was in parking lot. No one answered the door I was pounding on, nor did they answer the phone. Very disappointed. Nor did they call me back after leaving message. So if you plan on going...
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