Digital Commons at Buffalo State

Decades ago, the historic Colored Musicians Club was graced by the presence of musical greats the colored likes of Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Going further back still, the Club carried a musical bravado unmatched by most other American cities. As Buffalo lay at the midpoint between Chicago and New York City, talented jazz artists would take the stage nearly every night. Today, that reputation remains strongly intact as the Club is one of the last of its kind in the US. -Drew Brown, Visit Buffalo Niagara

To view all collection information, finding-aids, and inventories please visit: http://library.buffalostate.edu/archives/mfc/colored_musicians_club

Microfilm

Microfilm inventory information can be found on the main collection page.

Oral Histories

Individuals interviewed include: Allen Tinney; Angelo Callea; Anthony Piccolo; Arthur Anderson; Albert Riding; Conrad Toepfer Jr.; Frank Primerano; James Legge; Leslie Davis Jr.; Maynard Wright; Catrena Wright; Richard Riederer; and Willie Dorsey. Please contact an archivist for specific inquiries.

Photographs

Around 100 photographs related to the Colored Musicians Association of Buffalo are available through the Buffalo's Afro-Americans: Photos of Historic Events collection.