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Nduduzo Makhathini Trio September 10

John Pizzarelli September 14

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Master Class: Gerard Egan September 15

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Nduduzo Makhathini Trio

Thursday, September 10 @ 7:00 PM

World Class Music Live Presents: Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini

Friday, September 11 @ 7:00 PM

World Class Music Live Presents: Ballaké Sissoko & Piers Faccini

Sunday, September 13 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

John Pizzarelli

Monday, September 14 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Gerard Egan – Zen & the Art of Guitar Maintenance

Tuesday, September 15 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Sarah Elizabeth Charles – Dawn

Thursday, September 17 @ 7:00 PM

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Tools of the Trade: @simonphillipsofficial's rig 🥁

Tools of the Trade: @simonphillipsofficial's rig 🥁

🥁🔥 Epic night with Simon Phillips & Protocol 6.

🥁🔥

Epic night with Simon Phillips & Protocol 6.

🎶 New Music Friday! @nduduzomakhathini's beautifu

🎶 New Music Friday!

@nduduzomakhathini's beautiful new record 'The Myth We Choose' "...advocates for a better world and greater responsibility toward the future." – Jazz Trail 📰

Listen now and join us September 10 to experience it live!

🎧 Link in @nduduzomakhathini's bio
🎟️ Link in bio

Recognize anybody? 😉 📸 Some beautiful images by @

Recognize anybody? 😉

📸 Some beautiful images by @henrydiltz from the 60s and 70s. Join us on November 7 for the stories from 'Behind the Lens' 🎞️

🎟️ Link in bio

🎺 @brassqueensnyc. September 23. Don't miss out! 🎷

🎺 @brassqueensnyc. September 23. Don't miss out! 🎷

🎟️ Link in bio

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨 Join us for @bill.frisell &

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨

Join us for @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE on September 24. 7pm – sold out, 9pm – limited tickets available! 🎸

🎟️ Link in bio

⭐️ Tickets for TONIGHT are almost sold out! Don't

⭐️ Tickets for TONIGHT are almost sold out! Don't miss @simonphillipsofficial & Protocol 6's stellar jazz-rock performance.

🎟️ Link in bio

🎤 Spellbinding vocalist @secsmiles makes her long-

🎤 Spellbinding vocalist @secsmiles makes her long-awaited return to Kuumbwa on September 17.

🎟️ Link in bio

👜 What's in your Kuumbwa tote bag? You can take y

👜 What's in your Kuumbwa tote bag?

You can take your vintage 'K' tote anywhere you go, including your neighborhood record store @redwood.records.ca! 💿

🛒 Link in bio to shop!

📚 Our free Master Class series continues next mont

📚 Our free Master Class series continues next month with @thegerardegan and 'Zen & the Art of Guitar Maintenance' 🎸

Elevate your guitar know-how. Join us in-person or stream!

📝 Register: Link in bio
💻 Stream: Link in bio

An electrifying night with @keyonharrold! 🎺

An electrifying night with @keyonharrold! 🎺

🎺Staff Pick!🎷 ⭐️ Don't miss this upbeat and uplif

🎺Staff Pick!🎷

⭐️ Don't miss this upbeat and uplifting Kuumbwa debut from @brassqueensnyc on September 23.

🎟️ Link in bio

🎧 New Music Friday! 🌙 We can't stop listening to

🎧 New Music Friday!

🌙 We can't stop listening to @las_migas' new single "Luna," out now on all streaming platforms. Check it out now, and don't miss their Kuumbwa debut on November 16.

💿 Listen at the link in @las_migas' bio
🎟️ Link in our bio

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Join us for the captivating @nd

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Join us for the captivating @nduduzomakhathini Trio on September 10. 🎶

🎟️ Link in bio

📣 Low Ticket Alert! 🥁 Tickets are flying for jaz

📣 Low Ticket Alert!

🥁 Tickets are flying for jazz-rock legend @simonphillipsofficial & Protocol 6 on August 27, so grab yours today.

🎟️ Link in bio

📣 Low Ticket Alert! Don't miss @johnpizzarellioff

📣 Low Ticket Alert!

Don't miss @johnpizzarelliofficial on September 14. Get your tickets before they're gone ‼️

🎟️ Link in bio

Our thanks to @westcoastcommunitybank for sponsoring the evening.

50% off our 50th Anniversary merch! Available whi

50% off our 50th Anniversary merch!

Available while supplies last. Order yours today 👕

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📸 @henrydiltz’s iconic photos have us "California

📸 @henrydiltz’s iconic photos have us "California Dreamin'" today 😎

Join us on November 7, when the legendary photographer brings 'Behind the Lens' to the Kuumbwa stage – sharing the stories behind his classic images.

🎟️ Link in bio

🎹 Renowned South African pianist @nduduzomakhathin

🎹 Renowned South African pianist @nduduzomakhathini brings the music from his new album, ‘The Myth We Choose,’ to Kuumbwa next month. 💿

🎟️ Link in bio

Our thanks to Heit Family Dentistry for sponsoring the evening.

"With more than two dozen albums to his credit as

"With more than two dozen albums to his credit as a leader, he's created inspired settings for the most formidable artists in jazz and Latin music..." 💿 –@mercnews

Join us for the Bill O'Connell Trio on August 19!

🎟️ Link in bio
📰 Article link in @mercnews bio

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