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Dawan Muhammad

Dawam Muhammad Sextet

Thursday, November 21

Jimmie Herod

Jimmie Herrod

Monday, November 25

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Pink Martini feat. China forbes

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Jon Dryden Trio

Thursday, December 5

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(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Mary Lattimore plus Walt McClements

Wednesday, November 20 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Dawan Muhammad Sextet – Ole Dawgs New Tricks

Thursday, November 21 @ 7:00 PM

Trans-Fusion - A Benefit for the Renegade Theater - featuring Slingshot with Matt Hartle and Trio Prima

Friday, November 22 @ 7:30 PM

Alex Lucero & The Columbia Kicks Big Band with Special Guest Paul Contos

Saturday, November 23 @ 7:30 PM

Tom Lehrer Tribute

Sunday, November 24 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, November 25 @ 7:00 PM

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❤️ A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us

❤️ A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for our ‘Heart & Soul of Jazz’ fundraiser, supporting our year-round music education programs and concerts! 🙌

Let the countdown begin ‘til our 50th anniversary and more special events to support Kuumbwa’s nonprofit programming! 🎉
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📷: @r._r._jones_photography

An unforgettable night at the Rio Theatre reveling

An unforgettable night at the Rio Theatre reveling in the power and positivity of Sweet Honey in the Rock 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Experience the energy and electricity of Hunterton

Experience the energy and electricity of Huntertones on December 9! 🎺

They’ll be bringing the good times with upbeat, horn-driven tunes — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

One of the Central Coast’s favorite piano trios

One of the Central Coast’s favorite piano trios is back! 🙌

The Jon Dryden Trio comes to Kuumbwa on December 5 — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

Our thanks to Reggie McLain for sponsoring the evening.

From “You’ve Got a Friend” to “Imagine”

From “You’ve Got a Friend” to “Imagine” the incomparable Ann Hampton Callaway brought songs of beauty and togetherness to the Kuumbwa stage 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Celebrate With Us! 🎉 We’re kicking off our 50

Celebrate With Us! 🎉 We’re kicking off our 50th Anniversary year with Chris Botti, Meshell Ndegeocello, American Patchwork Quartet, and much more — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️👉
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#KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz #Music

Dawan Muhamad has been part of the Kuumbwa story s

Dawan Muhamad has been part of the Kuumbwa story since our very beginning. Here’s a throwback to 1975 — Dawan performing with the band Evidence at our ‘Santa Cruz Jazz Festival’ in San Lorenzo Park.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dawan back to the Kuumbwa stage on November 21st with his ‘Ole Dawgs New Tricks’ project — get your tickets today at the link in our bio 👉
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#KuumbwaJazz #SantaCruz #LiveMusic #TBT #Jazz

Sweet Honey in the Rock, this Monday night at the

Sweet Honey in the Rock, this Monday night at the Rio Theatre! 🙌 Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! ➡️
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Dive into the musical styles and rhythms of Brazil

Dive into the musical styles and rhythms of Brazil at our next Master Class installment, hosted by Claudia Villela! 🙌

Join us in-person for this free class or register to stream it for free at the link in our bio! 👉
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The marvelous @KandaceSprings put on a magical sho

The marvelous @KandaceSprings put on a magical show for a sold out Kuumbwa crowd! 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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We can’t wait for this SOLD OUT show by the genr

We can’t wait for this SOLD OUT show by the genre-defying Pink Martini at the Rio Theatre! 👏

Our thanks to Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria for sponsoring the evening.

Don’t miss the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Don’t miss the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (@jazzdotorg) this December — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! ➡️
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Habib Koité, Aly Keïta, and Lamine Cisshoko brou

Habib Koité, Aly Keïta, and Lamine Cisshoko brought the musical traditions of ‘Mandé Sila’ to a packed Kuumbwa house for two unforgettable shows 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Limited tickets available for tonight’s 9 PM Hab

Limited tickets available for tonight’s 9 PM Habib Koité, Aly Keïta, and Lamine Cisshoko show!

Get your tickets now...the 7 PM show is already sold-out! Don’t miss these three luminaries of West African musical traditions - get your tickets now at the link in our bio ➡️

November at Kuumbwa! 🙌 Listen to this month’s

November at Kuumbwa! 🙌 Listen to this month’s lineup on our Spotify and get your tickets now at the links in our bio! ➡️
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With “a voice like a beacon of hope...” you wo

With “a voice like a beacon of hope...” you won’t want to miss Jimmie Herrod in Santa Cruz! 🙌

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio to experience Herrod’s singular power and expressivity on November 25 at Kuumbwa! 👉

Local legend Dawan Muhammad returns to Kuumbwa thi

Local legend Dawan Muhammad returns to Kuumbwa this November 21! 🙌

A joyous ensemble providing a dose of the post-bop era of jazz, the Dawan Muhammad Sextet takes the stage later this month - get your tickets now at the link in our bio! 👉
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The sold-out Kuumbwa crowd was treated to a once-i

The sold-out Kuumbwa crowd was treated to a once-in-a-lifetime performance by Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade, and Mark Turner — and a beautiful homage to the legendary Wayne Shorter 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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The brilliance of Nicole Zuraitis and her band was

The brilliance of Nicole Zuraitis and her band was on full display at Kuumbwa on Friday evening 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Jocelyn Gould’s sparkling tone and swinging styl

Jocelyn Gould’s sparkling tone and swinging style delighted the Kuumbwa crowd on Thursday night! 🙌

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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