Kleinhans Music Hall & JazzBuffalo present
Tierney Sutton
Celebrating Harold Arlen’s 121st Birthday
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 3 PM
The Mary Seaton Room

Join us on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Kleinhans Music Hall as we celebrate one of Buffalo’s most legendary musical icons: Harold Arlen, the brilliant composer behind many of the greatest songs in the Great American Songbook. From the iconic Over the Rainbow to Stormy Weather and Come Rain or Come Shine, Arlen’s music has shaped American culture for generations.

This very special event, produced in collaboration between JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall, honors Arlen’s immense contributions to jazz and popular music while highlighting his roots in Buffalo. Building on last year’s tremendous reception, we are proud to make this an annual tradition for Jazz at Kleinhans—one that each year pays tribute to a true legend of American music and of Buffalo’s own history.

Headlining the evening will be Tierney Sutton, a nine-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist acclaimed for her luminous voice, imaginative interpretations, and extraordinary storytelling. Sutton, whose albums have earned Grammy nominations for “Best Jazz Vocal Album” year after year, is renowned for reimagining the Great American Songbook with elegance and depth.

She will be joined by the extraordinary pianist Tamir Hendelman, whose artistry has graced the stages of the Jeff Hamilton Trio, the Grammy-winning Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, and collaborations with Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, and countless jazz luminaries. Sutton and Hendelman share a musical partnership spanning more than two decades, touring the world together and creating unforgettable duo performances. Their synergy promises to bring Arlen’s timeless songs to life with fresh arrangements, heartfelt interpretations, and historical insights.

Though Arlen was born and raised in Buffalo—his journey beginning with piano performances on the S.S. Canadiana before he became a major force on Broadway and in Hollywood—his legacy here remains underrecognized. This concert is not only a tribute to Arlen’s genius but also a celebration of Buffalo’s role in shaping one of America’s most treasured songwriters.

Mark your calendars and join us for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Harold Arlen’s 121st birthday, presented in the intimate and historic Mary Seaton Room at Kleinhans Music Hall. Together, let’s honor Buffalo’s gift to the world of music.

For more about Harold Arlen’s legacy, visit the online exhibition curated by Chana Revell Kotzin at jewishbuffalohistory.org/arlen. For further reading on Arlen’s Buffalo story, see Ed Healy’s article at Visit Buffalo Niagara.

As we learned last year, this will be one of the most meaningful and memorable jazz events of the year—don’t miss it!