Brian Simpson Buffalo Tickets - Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

Brian Simpson with Althea Rene and Marion Meadows

Apr 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM · Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, NY Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, Buffalo, NY

LineUp

Althea Rene

1 concert

Detroit-born flutist and bandleader Althea Rene blends contemporary jazz, funk, and instrumental R&B. A former Wayne County deputy sheriff, she debuted with Flute Talk (2000). Her album In the Flow (2013) hit No. 1 on Billboard smooth jazz.

Brian Simpson

13 concerts

Born in Gurnee, Illinois, keyboardist/composer Brian Simpson crosses jazz, pop and R&B. He co-wrote Surface’s #1 R&B hit The First Time and has released Top 20 jazz albums South Beach and Out of a Dream, plus Unified with Steve Oliver.

Marion Meadows

7 concerts

West Virginia-born saxophonist and composer Marion Meadows blends contemporary jazz and adult contemporary R&B with a signature soprano sax sound. His 1990 debut For Lovers Only launched a smooth jazz radio staple run; Forbidden Fruit hit Top 10.

Concert Info