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GRÜVOLOGY is recognized as one of Western New York’s most interesting ensembles of jazz music, writing and performance.

 

With an acclaimed European tour in 2015, promoting a disc release in spring of 2014, the band has proven its appeal and longevity. For the second year in a row, GRÜVOLOGY was awarded the 2013 Buffalo Music Award for best Western New York Jazz group of the year. Walter Kemp, III was voted best original keyboard player of the year. GRÜVOLOGY was also Artvoice art weekly staff pick for best jazz group in the 2012 Western New York Music Awards.