David Grisman/Frank Vignola Duo, Monday, June 11
David Grisman/Frank Vignola Duo Monday, June 11 Kuumbwa Jazz Mandolin extraordinaire David Grisman and consummate guitarist Frank Vignola have been friends and musical collaborators for years, though their busy schedules make this concert pairing a rare treat. After having released an album of standards titled Frank ‘n Dawg (2010), they’ve continued exploring the finer [...]
Claire Daly Quartet “Tribute to Thelonious Monk”, Friday, June 8
Claire Daly Quartet “Tribute to Thelonious Monk” Friday, June 8 Kuumbwa Jazz Sponsored by North Coast Brewing Company – proudly serving Brother Thelonoius Belgian Style Abbey Ale “… the most lyrical baritone saxophonist performing.” – AllAboutJazz.com Claire Daly tears it up on baritone saxophone and flute. A six-time winner in DownBeat magazine’s Talent Deserving [...]
The Ray Charles Project featuring Tony Lindsay, Glenn Walters, Clifford Coulter, David K. Mathews, DeWayne Pate, Deszon Claiborne, Thurs. June 7
The Ray Charles Project featuring Tony Lindsay, Glenn Walters, Clifford Coulter, David K. Mathews, DeWayne Pate, Deszon Claiborne Thursday, June 7 Kuumbwa Jazz “… they call him (Ray Charles) the ‘father of soul.’” – NPR Ray Charles’ impact on American popular music still reverberates even into this second decade of the 21st century. He [...]
Steve Smith & Vital Information: 30th Anniversary Tour, Mon. June 4
Steve Smith & Vital Information: 30th Anniversary Tour Monday, June 4 Kuumbwa Jazz “Vital Information is one of improvised music’s best-kept secrets…” – Jazz Times Drummer Steve Smith is never one to rest on his laurels and past accomplishments. From his early gigs with jazz/fusion pioneer Jean Luc Ponty to the rock anthems of [...]
Billy Martin and Wil Blades Duo, Thurs. May 31
Billy Martin and Wil Blades Duo New Release “Shimmy” out May 22 Thursday, May 31 Kuumbwa Jazz Billy Martin and Wil Blades wanna make you Shimmy. The organ/drums duo waste no time getting right down to it on their debut album due May 22 from The Royal Potato Family in collaboraton with Martin’s own [...]
Master Class: A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master Orrin Keepnews hosted by Andrew Gilbert; Wed. May 30
Master Class Series: Adventures in Jazz Education A Conversation with NEA Jazz Master Orrin Keepnews hosted by Andrew Gilbert Wednesday, May 30 7:00 PM – FREE EVENT! Kuumbwa Jazz Center Orrin Keepnews is arguably one of the most well-known, and prolific, record producers in jazz. In this Kuumbwa Master Class, moderated by Bay Area music [...]
James Farm:Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, Matt Penman and Eric Harland, Thurs. May 24
James Farm: Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, Matt Penman and Eric Harland Thursday, May 24 Kuumbwa Jazz “intensely focused…unpressured and completely in command”- New York Times In the able hands of tenor man Joshua Redman, small groups pack as much punch as any respectable symphony orchestra. This ensemble, cryptically entitled James Farm, indulges the penchant [...]
Laurie Lewis, Linda Tillery, Barbara Higbie “Hills to Hollers”, Mon. May 21
Laurie Lewis, Linda Tillery, Barbara Higbie “Hills to Hollers” Monday, May 21 Kuumbwa Jazz Pre-concert talk beginning at 6:30 PM Bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis, Cultural Heritage Choir leader Linda Tillery and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Barbara Higbie have created a trio that taps into the most primordial roots of the American musical experience. “Hills to [...]
Tia Fuller Quartet, Friday, May 18
Tia Fuller Quartet Friday, May 18 Kuumbwa Jazz “… sheer improvisational prowess.” – The Chicago Tribune When Tia Fuller isn’t leading her own quartet, you may have heard the gifted alto saxophonist/flutist with a variety of performers in the jazz and pop world. Her dynamic sound, inspired by Cannonball Adderley and John Coltrane, has [...]
Brad Mehldau Trio, Wed. May 16
Brad Mehldau Trio Wednesday, May 16 Kuumbwa Jazz “…admired as one of the most adventurous pianists to arrive on the jazz scene.” – LA Times Over the past two decades, no artist has done more to extend and refine the piano trio’s possibilities than Brad Mehldau. With two brilliant Northern California-raised compatriots, bassist Larry [...]
