Change in Richardson Hotel Operators Cancels Jazz Series, New Venue Steps In

Jazz at Richardson summer series canceled amid change in hotel operators

The decision was made by the Richardson-Olmsted Campus and its Board of Directors after developer Douglas Jemal stepped away from the project.

Change in Richardson Hotel operators cancels jazz series, new venue steps in

BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) –  A recent change in operators at the Richardson Hotel in Buffalo has disrupted several planned summer events, including the popular Jazz at Richardson series, which has since been canceled at its original location. Tony Zambito, the founder of JazzBuffalo, said the decision was made unilaterally by the Richardson Olmsted Campus and its board of directors without any dialogue between the two parties — something he called a “d…

JazzBuffalo rues abrupt cancellation to free summer concerts as Richardson Olmsted transitions

A lively summer spectacle for jazz lovers in Buffalo won't continue for the rest of the summer, and JazzBuffalo's executive director is not thrilled about the sudden turn of events.

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Jazz at Richardson is casualty of Richardson Hotel shakeup - Buffalo Rising

While many things at the things at the Richardson Hotel remain the same, in the wake of Douglas Development handing the keys back to the Richardson board, there are some unfortunate casualties. Tony Zambito Founder/Executive Director of JazzBuffalo has announced that the beloved summer jazz series has been “halted” in the wake of the shakeup. “Despite our requests to find a workable solution, the Richardson-Olmsted Campus and its Board of Direct…