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Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
feat. Pete Escovedo

July 27

Yilian Cañizares

July 28

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Maria Muldaur &
Her Jazzabelle Quintet

July 31

Kim Nalley

August 3

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble feat. Pete Escovedo

Monday, July 27 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Yilian Cañizares

Tuesday, July 28 @ 7:00 PM

Peter Asher & Jeremy Clyde

Thursday, July 30 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Maria Muldaur & Her Jazzabelle Quintet

Friday, July 31 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 1 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, August 3 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

1 night. 2 of Santa Cruz’s favorite local bands.

1 night. 2 of Santa Cruz’s favorite local bands.

Join us for this double bill featuring @deathandsaxes and @fullcourtpress.band!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#deathandsaxes #fullcourtpress #kuumbwajazz

After last year's sold-out show, @briaskonberg ret

After last year's sold-out show, @briaskonberg returns on August 7 with her latest album, 'Brass' 🎺

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Boyd Brown & Helene Milner for sponsoring this evening.

#briaskonberg #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

An all-star ensemble led by an innovative drummer.

An all-star ensemble led by an innovative drummer. Don't miss Sylvia Cuenca's Bridging Generations on August 6!

Featuring:
🎺 @wallaceroneyjr on trumpet
🎷 @ricojonesmusic on saxophone
🎹 @kayemode on piano
🎶 @essiet.essiet on bass
🥁 @sylvia_cuenca_drums on drums.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

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

#sylviacuenca #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📣 December shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calend

📣 December shows are on sale now!

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

#kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"The idea of sonic kinship is...a fairly ancient i

"The idea of sonic kinship is...a fairly ancient idea that the relationships of the notes within a raag are reflecting upon the relationships we keep in our lives. And every song in some way reflects on these ideas..." – Keshav Batish, @nprmontereybay 'Green Room'

Don't miss this special album release celebration, featuring @keshavbatish & Friends in Sonic Kinship!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#keshavbatish #kuumbwajazz

"Intergenerational multi-instrumentalist and UC Sa

"Intergenerational multi-instrumentalist and UC Santa Cruz alumnus Keshav Batish exudes a focused intensity and compassionate disposition that transcends his performances." – @goodtimessc

Celebrate @keshavbatish's album release with us on July 20.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#keshavbatish #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Monday's show with @maruja.limon had everyone up o

Monday's show with @maruja.limon had everyone up on their feet!

Thank you to all who joined us ⭐️

#marujalimon #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ @yiliancanizares returns on Jul

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

@yiliancanizares returns on July 28.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#yiliancanizares #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

A staple of the Bay Area jazz scene, powerhouse vo

A staple of the Bay Area jazz scene, powerhouse vocalist @kimnalleyjazz returns to Kuumbwa on August 3.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Wanda Harris for sponsoring this evening.

#kimnalley #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨 🎸 Guitarist @ray_obiedo ret

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨

🎸 Guitarist @ray_obiedo returns with his Latin Jazz Ensemble, featuring legendary percussionist, @pete_escovedo 🪘

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#rayobiedo #peteescovedo #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

A soulfully sweet Kuumbwa debut from @taeandthenei

A soulfully sweet Kuumbwa debut from @taeandtheneighborly ✨

#taeandtheneighborly #kuumbwajazz

📣 November shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calenda

📣 November shows are on sale now!

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

#kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thebadplus – Farewell Tour | Dece

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thebadplus – Farewell Tour | December 7

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#thebadplus #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

We are so proud of this year's Jazz Camp-ers. Afte

We are so proud of this year's Jazz Camp-ers. After two weeks of hard work, they rocked the Kuumbwa stage!

📸 Paul Schraub

#kuumbwajazzcamp

Known for her iconic hit "Midnight at the Oasis,"

Known for her iconic hit "Midnight at the Oasis," @mariamuldaurmusic brings her rollicking Jazzabelle Quintet to Kuumbwa for a night of swinging blues and jazz.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#mariamuldaur #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎷🎹 Another inspiring Kuumbwa Jazz Camp in the book

🎷🎹 Another inspiring Kuumbwa Jazz Camp in the books! 🎸🎼

📸 Paul Schraub

#kuumbwajazzcamp

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ The @michaelwolffmusic Quartet

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

The @michaelwolffmusic Quartet returns on July 23.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#michaelwolff #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎻 @yiliancanizares returns to Kuumbwa on July 28,

🎻 @yiliancanizares returns to Kuumbwa on July 28, after a spectacular debut with Omar Sosa's AGUAS Trio earlier this year.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#yiliancanizares #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"...tracks that sink into the soul. Blending R&B,

"...tracks that sink into the soul. Blending R&B, soul, pop, and rock..." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss @taeandtheneighborly's Kuumbwa debut on July 8!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#taeandtheneighborly #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📣 October shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calenda

📣 October shows are on sale now!

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

#kuumbwajazz

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