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Billy Childs Quartet

June 28

Luciana Souza &
Marcel Camargo – New Moon

June 29

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TAE & the Neighborly

July 8

Mads Tolling Trio feat.
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July 9

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Billy Childs Quartet

Sunday, June 28 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Luciana Souza & Marcel Camargo – New Moon

Monday, June 29 @ 7:00 PM

RESCHEDULED: Master Class: Susan Muscarella – The Piano Trios of Bud Powell, Bill Evans & Keith Jarrett

Tuesday, June 30 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

TAE & the Neighborly

Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Mads Tolling Trio feat. Bruce Forman & Dan Feiszli

Thursday, July 9 @ 7:00 PM

Alice Howe & Freebo with Glenn MacPherson

Friday, July 10 @ 7:00 PM

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"Souza’s latest project 'New Moon' lives in a swee

"Souza’s latest project 'New Moon' lives in a sweet-spot between her duo work and orchestral collaborations. Surrounded by a string quartet and nylon-string guitar by Marcel Camargo...Souza’s lithe, fine-grained soprano shines." – @sfclassicalvoice

🌙 @lucianasouzamusic and @marcelcamargomusic debut their latest collaboration, 'New Moon', at Kuumbwa on June 29.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lucianasouza #marcelcamargo #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thewootenbrothersofficial at the

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thewootenbrothersofficial at the @riotheatresantacruz | December 12

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#thewootenbrothers #kuumbwajazz #riotheatre

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Don't miss the @billychildspian

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Don't miss the @billychildspiano Quartet on June 28.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#billychilds #kuumbwajazz

Bay Area favorite @tonylindsaymusic returns with h

Bay Area favorite @tonylindsaymusic returns with his quintet, featuring @tomepsax from Tower of Power, John R. Burr, @garybrownbass, and @deszonx.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund for sponsoring this evening.

#tonylindsay #kuumbwajazz

🎸 NOW ON SALE: @sharkey335 | December 3 🎟️ Ticke

🎸 NOW ON SALE: @sharkey335 | December 3

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#isaiahsharkey #kuumbwajazz

From Lionel Hampton to the Beach Boys...the @jason

From Lionel Hampton to the Beach Boys...the @jasonmarsalis Quartet can do it all and make it their own.

Thanks to all who joined us for this sold-out evening!

#kuumbwajazz #jasonmarsalis

☮️ Spotlighting the monumental women songwriters o

☮️ Spotlighting the monumental women songwriters of the 60s, @pamelarosesings and her "all-gal band" will transport Kuumbwa back in time on June 25!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Wanda Harris for sponsoring this evening.

#pamelarose #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

This month, we're celebrating 50 years of @santacr

This month, we're celebrating 50 years of @santacruzguitar! We're honored to be presenting an evening of music and community on June 22, in partnership with @santacruzmah and their upcoming exhibition.

📰 Check out the full article at @goodtimessc.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#santacruzguitarcompany

✨ A spellbinding Kuumbwa debut from the @emimakabe

✨ A spellbinding Kuumbwa debut from the @emimakabemusic Quartet, featuring @pianovitor, Thomas Morgan & Kenny Wollesen.

#emimakabequartet #kuumbwajazz

Blending flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms, Barcelo

Blending flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms, Barcelona's @maruja.limon makes a stop at Kuumbwa on their highly-anticipated US tour!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#marujalimon #kuumbwajazz

"...the amazing Barbara Higbie and Teresa Trull ar

"...the amazing Barbara Higbie and Teresa Trull are back!" – @goodtimessc

@barbarahigbie and Teresa Trull reunite on June 17 to celebrate their upcoming 'Greatest Hits' album release.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#barbarahigbie #teresatrull #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @hiromimusic – The Trio Project fe

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @hiromimusic – The Trio Project feat. @james_genus & @simonphillipsofficial | Monday, October 5

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#hiromi #jamesgenus #simonphillips #kuumbwajazz

🎉 A landmark milestone for @santacruzguitar! Join

🎉 A landmark milestone for @santacruzguitar! Join us in celebrating the renowned guitar makers’ legacy and history on June 22.

🎶 This event is presented in partnership with @santacruzmah, with performances from @keithgreeninger and @vrandle, and also featuring company founder Richard Hoover.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

📰 Read more at @lookoutsantacruz

#santacruzguitarcompany

🌈 Soul-pop group @taeandtheneighborly promise feel

🌈 Soul-pop group @taeandtheneighborly promise feel-good “inspiration fuel for self lovin’, world changin’, and consideration havin’” at their Kuumbwa debut on July 8.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#taeandtheneighborly #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ 🌹 Celebrating her upcoming albu

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

🌹 Celebrating her upcoming album, 'The Devil I Knew', acclaimed vocalist @nicolezmusic returns with her quartet on June 11!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#nicolezuraitis #kuumbwajazz

☀️ Lots of inspiring Master Classes this summer! C

☀️ Lots of inspiring Master Classes this summer! Come explore with us. 🎶

Info and registration at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz

"Busy Le Boeuf Brothers savor a chance to reunite

"Busy Le Boeuf Brothers savor a chance to reunite for tour: The brothers’ current tour brings them to their hometown of Santa Cruz for a concert." – @mercnews

Tickets are selling fast for the Le Boeuf Brothers' album release celebration on June 6!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#leboeufbrothers #remyleboeuf #pascallebouef

🌼 NOW ON SALE: @somimusic | October 12 🎟️ Tickets

🌼 NOW ON SALE: @somimusic | October 12

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#somimusic #somi #kuumbwajazz

Accompanied by a string quartet, vocalist @luciana

The Le Boeuf Brothers – featuring GRAMMY-winning @

The Le Boeuf Brothers – featuring GRAMMY-winning @remyleboeuf & @pascalleboeuf – return home to Santa Cruz for a special album release celebration on June 6.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#leboeufbrothers #kuumbwajazz

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