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Monty Alexander

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Jarreau & Beyond
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Monday, June 9

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Orrin Evans Trio

Friday, June 13

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Discovering Identity - A Musical Theatre Recital featuring Err Shirley

Wednesday, June 4 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Simon Phillips Protocol V

Friday, June 6 @ 7:00 PM

Another Night in Zimbabwe with the John Mambira Band

Saturday, June 7 @ 7:30 PM

CSNY'S "Deja vu" and Neil Young's "Harvest" live and complete

Sunday, June 8 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Jarreau & Beyond feat. Nicolas Bearde & Tammy L. Hall

Monday, June 9 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Orrin Evans Trio

Friday, June 13 @ 7:00 PM

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🏳️‍🌈 Magic moments from ‘A Queer Eveni

🏳️‍🌈 Magic moments from ‘A Queer Evening in May’ – celebrating 50 years of @SantaCruz_Pride.

An honor to provide the stage for this unforgettable night...and we’ve still got “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” stuck in our head ❤️

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

A month full of incredible music at Kuumbwa kicks

A month full of incredible music at Kuumbwa kicks off tonight with legendary pianist Monty Alexander.

Don’t miss out – grab your tickets for June shows today at the link in our bio! 🎟️
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#KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Saxophonist Melissa Aldana has been praised by NPR

Saxophonist Melissa Aldana has been praised by NPR for her “big, fierce sound” and will bring her quartet to Kuumbwa on June 23.

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio.

Our thanks to Debbie King, Transformational Leadership Partners for sponsoring the evening.
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#MelissaAldana #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Thank you to Ruth Davies for an insightful Master

Thank you to Ruth Davies for an insightful Master Class on building the ‘Essential Bassline Toolkit.’

Missed it? You can stream the full class on demand via Crowdcast at the link in our bio.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Just Announced! 🎉 Check out our free summer Mas

Just Announced! 🎉 Check out our free summer Master Classes, presented both in-person and via streaming, at the link in our bio!

And don’t forget to join us for tonight’s ‘Essential Bassline Toolkit’ class with Ruth Davies.
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#KuumbwaJazz #MusicEducation #SantaCruz

Heralded as a “Jazz Marvel” by Fader, @braxton

Heralded as a “Jazz Marvel” by Fader, @braxton_cook makes an encore return to the Kuumbwa stage on June 19.

Link in bio for tickets 🎟️

#KuumbwaJazz #BraxtonCook #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Good times with @thebadplus. 📷: @r._r._jones_

Good times with @thebadplus.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #TheBadPlus #SantaCruz #LiveMusic

A night of innovative sonics and explosive energy

A night of innovative sonics and explosive energy with @Kneebody.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Honored to collaborate with @SantaCruz_Pride (also

Honored to collaborate with @SantaCruz_Pride (also celebrating their 50th anniversary this year 🎉) and present ‘A Queer Evening in May’ later this month.

Tickets are now sold-out! 🎟️

Eliane Elias is Brazilian jazz royalty. Don’t mi

Eliane Elias is Brazilian jazz royalty. Don’t miss out on your chance to welcome this masterful artist back to Santa Cruz.

Get tickets today at the link in our bio.

Our thanks to Aptos Travel Clinic for sponsoring the evening.
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#ElianeElias #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Get ready for some electric blues, classic jazz, a

Get ready for some electric blues, classic jazz, an all-star tribute, Latin big band grooves, and more this September! Get your tickets today at the link in our bio 🎟️

🎉 May 18, 2025 was officially ‘Kuumbwa Jazz D

🎉 May 18, 2025 was officially ‘Kuumbwa Jazz Day’ in the City of Santa Cruz! 🎉

Thank you, @sonjabrunnersccitycouncil, for joining us at our 50th anniversary celebration and presenting the @officialcityofsantacruz Mayor’s Proclamation.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Our Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band kicked off the Sunday

Our Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band kicked off the Sunday festivities on a high-note.

What an action-packed ‘24/‘25 gigging season they’ve had. Congratulations to the band’s graduating seniors and to the entire ensemble on a banner year!

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Thank you to @asmgailpellerin for joining us on Su

Thank you to @asmgailpellerin for joining us on Sunday and presenting Kuumbwa Jazz with a California State Legislature Certificate of Recognition. We are grateful to Assemblymember Pellerin and @senjohnlaird for the honor!

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

A full circle moment for our 50th anniversary, ret

A full circle moment for our 50th anniversary, returning to San Lorenzo Park – the site of some of Kuumbwa’s earliest concerts – for a celebration of music and community.

Thank you for the music, @tonylindsaymusic, @the_joint_chiefs, @sambadamusic, @westgrandbrass, and the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band.

And thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us on a beautiful Sunday afternoon!

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

@Tyreek.McDole is quickly making a name for himsel

@Tyreek.McDole is quickly making a name for himself as a rising star vocalist and bandleader. Don’t miss his Kuumbwa debut on June 16.

Get tickets today at the link in our bio 🎟️

Our thanks to the William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund for sponsoring the evening.
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The legendary Charles Lloyd brings his remarkable

The legendary Charles Lloyd brings his remarkable Sky Quartet – featuring Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Eric Harland – to Kuumbwa for two shows on June 15th.

Tickets are flying, so get yours today at the link in our bio 🎟️

Our thanks to Teresa Green for sponsoring the evening.
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#CharlesLloyd #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

From “Surfer Girl” to “Telstar,” from “S

From “Surfer Girl” to “Telstar,” from “Shenandoah” to “Turn, Turn, Turn”…and so many points in between.

A good journey with Good Dog. Thank you Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Tony Scherr, and Kenny Wollesen.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#BillFrisell #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Still riding the 🌊 from @bilalmusic’s 💯 Ku

Still riding the 🌊 from @bilalmusic’s 💯 Kuumbwa debut last night.

#Bilal #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

We’ve got a hot summertime lineup for August!

We’ve got a hot summertime lineup for August!

Tickets are on-sale now – get yours today at the link in our bio.

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