CNY Jazz: Lafayette Gilchrist performs at Jazz Central Nov. 13
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse has hosted many a classical piano virtuoso over the years, but visits by similar talents in the jazz world are few and far between.