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Bob Dylan’s Love Songs and A Pre-Wedding Celebration for Catie & Eric

Saturday, May 16 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Bobby McFerrin – Circlesongs

Sunday, May 17 @ 3:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio

Monday, May 18 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Peter Erskine Trio

Thursday, May 21 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Frankie Moreno Trio

Friday, May 29 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

"rapturous, adventurous Japanese folk-influenced j

"rapturous, adventurous Japanese folk-influenced jazz" – The New York Times

Led by the innovative shamisen player, the @emimakabemusic Quartet – featuring @pianovitor, Thomas Morgan, and Kenny Wollesen – visits the Kuumbwa stage on June 4.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#emimakabe #vitorgoncalves #thomasmorgan #kennywollesen #kuumbwajazz

"With his love of jazz and deep engagement with co

"With his love of jazz and deep engagement with contemporary R&B...one of the South Bay's most exciting young players." – Mercury News

Pianist @bennettrothnewell makes his Kuumbwa debut with a tribute to Thelonius Monk on June 1.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Melody Walsh for sponsoring this evening.

#bennettrothnewell #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

A night of 'Sonicwonder' with @hiromimusic 🪐 📸 @

A night of 'Sonicwonder' with @hiromimusic 🪐

📸 @_torchginger

#hiromi #hiromisonicwonder #kuumbwajazz

@kuumbwajazz & @santacruzmah Present: Santa Cruz G

@kuumbwajazz & @santacruzmah Present: Santa Cruz Guitar Company – The First 50 Years

Join us at Kuumbwa on June 22 for an evening of music, celebration, and community to mark 50 years of @santacruzguitar – featuring performances from @keithgreeninger and @vrandle, and a special guest appearance from SCGC founder Richard Hoover.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

⭐️ This event is presented in conjunction with Santa Cruz MAH’s upcoming exhibit, beginning June 18, highlighting fifty years of Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s history and impact.

#santacruzguitarcompany #santacruzmah #kuumbwajazz #keithgreeninger #vickirandle

There's nothing quite like a homecoming show! Six-

There's nothing quite like a homecoming show! Six-time Las Vegas 'Headliner of the Year' @frankiemoreno returns home to Santa Cruz with his electrifying trio show – a night of stories, soul, and rock ’n roll.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#frankie moreno #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"¡Que viva Santa Cruz! ¡Que viva la cumbia! ¡Que v

"¡Que viva Santa Cruz!
¡Que viva la cumbia!
¡Que viva Kuumbwa!"

@gregoriouribe 🪗💛

📸 @_torchginger

#gregoriouribe #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @fonvillefribush | October 26 🎟️

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @fonvillefribush | October 26

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#fonvillexfribush #coreyfonville #samfribush #kuumbwajazz

Legendary drummer @petererskine.official returns w

Legendary drummer @petererskine.official returns with his trio – featuring @scottcolleymusic and Alan Pasqua – hot on the heels of the release of their acclaimed new album, 'Peregrine'.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Teresa Green for sponsoring this evening.

#petererskine #scottcolley #alanpasqua #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Tickets are going fast for @veronicaswiftofficial'

Tickets are going fast for @veronicaswiftofficial's hotly-anticipated return to Kuumbwa. Last year's show sold-out, so get your tickets quick!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to PPCO Advisors for sponsoring this evening.

#veronicaswift #kuumbwajazz

📸 NOW ON SALE: @henrydiltz – Behind the Lens | Nov

📸 NOW ON SALE: @henrydiltz – Behind the Lens | November 7

An evening of stories and images with the photographer who captured some of music's most iconic moments.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#henrydiltz #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ 🪐 @hiromimusic's Sonicwonder r

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

🪐 @hiromimusic's Sonicwonder returns on May 7 for two sold out shows!

#hiromi #kuumbwajazz

☀️ It's always an honor to welcome our longtime fr

☀️ It's always an honor to welcome our longtime friend @bobby.mcferrin back to the Kuumbwa stage. We can hardly wait until this very special, sold-out, Circlesongs experience.

#bobbymcferrin #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"...part of the latest wave in an ongoing, transfo

"...part of the latest wave in an ongoing, transformational tide expanding the umbrella term Latin jazz..." – @mercnews

We can't wait for @luciernagamusica's Kuumbwa debut on May 6 🌹

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lucia #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Trailblazing guitarist @kurtisrosenwinkel returns

Trailblazing guitarist @kurtisrosenwinkel returns to Kuumbwa with his trio on May 18, and tickets are going fast!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#kurtrosenwinkel #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📣 July shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calendar a

📣 July shows are on sale now!

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

#kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"...Kuumbwa continues to bring world-class jazz to

"...Kuumbwa continues to bring world-class jazz to downtown Santa Cruz and this time it’s a chance to see Lucía, the 24-year-old sensation from Veracruz." – @goodtimessc

With a voice that transcends time, @luciernagamusica's Kuumbwa debut is not one to miss!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lucia #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Saxophonist, composer, and activist @carolinedavis

Saxophonist, composer, and activist @carolinedavismusic's work is driven by her belief in music’s capacity to expand listeners’ ears, minds, and hearts.

Her Portals Quartet is a remarkably dynamic ensemble whose latest work explores grief and memory. Don't miss their Kuumbwa debut.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#carolinedavis #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🏙️ Experience 'The Magic of Manhattan' with trumpe

🏙️ Experience 'The Magic of Manhattan' with trumpeter/vocalist @bbjazziii.

A stylish and elegant ode to NYC, this evening will transport you to uptown's iconic Café Caryle, to Broadway's legendary theaters, and to the famed 52nd Street jazz clubs of yesteryear.

The perfect way to kick off your weekend on Friday, May 8.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#bennybenackiii

🎻 @palaverstrings and @grecchinois took us on a mu

🎻 @palaverstrings and @grecchinois took us on a musical history tour of protest songs; compositions both new and timeless. Thank you to everyone who packed the house for this special evening, and to our community partners @cabrillofestival, @ucsc Arts Division, and @rippleartsfestsantacruz!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#palaverstrings #nicholasphan #achangeisgonnacome #kuumbwajazz

We can hardly wait for @luciernagamusica's Kuumbwa

We can hardly wait for @luciernagamusica's Kuumbwa debut next week!

The first Mexican artist to win the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, Lucía's singular style blends jazz, Latin, and pop influences.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Leading Ladies for sponsoring this evening.

#lucia #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

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