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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Trio Grande with Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson & Nate Wood

Thursday, February 5 @ 7:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Disney Show

Saturday, February 7 @ 8:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

Monday, February 9 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Anat Cohen Quartetinho feat. Vitor Gonçalves, Tal Mashiach & James Shipp

Tuesday, February 10 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Steve Wilson – Making “The Real Book” Real

Wednesday, February 11 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Thursday, February 12 @ 7:00 PM

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“Ralph Towner played Kuumbwa many times over the p

“Ralph Towner played Kuumbwa many times over the past forty years. From solo guitar to Oregon, he was always original, virtuosic, and soulful. A pure musician who will be missed dearly.” - Tim Jackson, Co-Founder

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Kuumbwa tradition wit

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Kuumbwa tradition with our dear friends @tuckandpatti_ 💗

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Michele Taylor & Jeff Farnsworth for sponsoring this evening.

#tuckandpatti #santacruzmusic #valentinesday

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ @imjoelmross is bringing the 'G

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

@imjoelmross is bringing the 'Good Vibes' to Kuumbwa tonight.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#joelross #santacruzmusic

✨ A beautiful and melodic evening with the @aparks

✨ A beautiful and melodic evening with the @aparksmusic Trio.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#aaronparkstrio #aaronparks #kuumbwajazz

From tributes to MF Doom, to viral videos like “f*

From tributes to MF Doom, to viral videos like “f**k/s**t/c**t/jazz”, @newjazzunderground fearlessly blends jazz and blues with hip-hop and pop influences. Don't miss their Kuumbwa debut on February 21.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#newjazzunderground #santacruzmusic

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Don't miss the @aparksmusic Tri

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Don't miss the @aparksmusic Trio featuring @e.mcjamz and @benstreet2 on January 29.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#aaronparks #aaronparkstrio

“Nkwelle is a rising star of her own...[she] someh

“Nkwelle is a rising star of her own...[she] somehow manages to sound both solidly in the tradition and like no-one else.” – All About Jazz

💫 The captivating @ekepnkwelle returns to Kuumbwa on February 16.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ekepnkwelle #santacruzmusic

📣 April shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calendar

📣 April shows are on sale now!

🎟️ Full calendar and tickets at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz

'Improvised soul for the spirit' ✨ Renowned percu

'Improvised soul for the spirit' ✨

Renowned percussionist @kahilelzabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble makes a stop at Kuumbwa for their Annual Black History Month Tour, on February 12.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#kahilelzabar #ethnicheritageensemble #santacruzmusic

🎷 Want to unlock the secrets of “The Real Book" an

🎷 Want to unlock the secrets of “The Real Book" and maximize your use of this time-tested chart resource? Join local musician and educator Steve Wilson for 'Making “The Real Book" Real', part of our free Master Class series.

📖 Attend the event in-person or via streaming – registration and more info at the link in bio.

#stevewilson #realbookjazz

🧨 An explosive night with @blaquedynamite. 📸 @r._

🧨 An explosive night with @blaquedynamite.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#blaquedynamite #kuumbwajazz

The name may translate to "little quartet" but @an

The name may translate to "little quartet" but @anatcohenmusic's 'Quartetinho' makes a big impact – weaving together musical stylings and global influences. Don't miss them at Kuumbwa on February 10. Tickets are going fast!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#anatcohen #vitorgonçalves #talmashiach #jamesshipp

“spiritual, ethereal and enigmatic” - Jazz Journal

“spiritual, ethereal and enigmatic” - Jazz Journal

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: Gary Bartz | April 20

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#garybartz #santacruzmusic

@alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezmusic bring vib

@alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezmusic bring vibrant and exhilarating piano-percussion duets to Kuumbwa on February 9 ✨

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#alfredorodriguez #pedritomartinez #santacruzmusic

📢 Low Ticket Alert! @patmetheny returns to the @r

📢 Low Ticket Alert!

@patmetheny returns to the @riotheatresantacruz on May 3 with his new project, Side-Eye III+!

His newest single, "In On It" is now available on all streaming platforms.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#patmetheny #riotheatre

“…existing in that fertile zone where jazz, dub, t

“…existing in that fertile zone where jazz, dub, techno and avant-pop deliquesce into an exhilarating free-for-all.” - Mojo Magazine

🥁 NOW ON SALE: An Evening with @tomskinnermusic | April 3

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#tomskinner #santacruzmusic

An electric showcase of choro virtuosity from the

An electric showcase of choro virtuosity from the @hamiltondeholanda Trio ⭐️

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#hamiltondeholanda #hamiltondeholandatrio #kuumbwajazz

"The sound of three huge individual talents coming

"The sound of three huge individual talents coming together to create something that is even greater than the sum of its parts." - The Jazz Mann

@ghex, @willvinsonmusic, and @natewoodmusic will bring their collaborative 'Trio Grande' to Kuumbwa on February 5!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#triogrande #willvinson #giladhekselman #natewood #santacruzmusic

@sarahhanahan and her quartet took us on a journey

@sarahhanahan and her quartet took us on a journey last week – from dreamy ballads to bold improvisation, ending with an epic rendition of Tears for Fears' classic "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#sarahhanahan #kuumbwajazz

💫 Vibraphonist @imjoelmross will bring the 'Good V

💫 Vibraphonist @imjoelmross will bring the 'Good Vibes' to Kuumbwa next month with his distinct blend of hip hop, jazz, and gospel.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio!

#joelross #vibraphone #santacruzmusic

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