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Emmet Cohen Quintet –
Miles & Coltrane at 100

April 14

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April 20

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Jane Monheit Duo

April 23

Kuumbwa Jazz & Cabrillo Festival
Present: ‘A Change is Gonna Come’

April 24

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Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: 15 Year Anniversary show!

Saturday, April 11 @ 8:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Emmet Cohen Quintet – Miles & Coltrane at 100 – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 14 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Emmet Cohen Quintet – Miles & Coltrane at 100 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, April 14 @ 9:00 PM

Santa Cruz County Youth Poetry Celebration

Thursday, April 16 @ 7:00 PM

George Kahumoku Jr. & Jim “Kimo” West

Friday, April 17 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, April 20 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

Started the week strong with the hard-hitting @mjl

Started the week strong with the hard-hitting @mjlettieri Group last Monday!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#marklettieri #kuumbwajazz

"Highly regarded in the music community for his sk

"Highly regarded in the music community for his skill, style and dazzling versatility..." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss @leeritenourofficial's return to Kuumbwa on April 9!

🎟️ 9PM Tickets at the link in our bio.

#leeritenour #santacruzmusic

Thank you, @maryhalvorsonmusic and Canis Major, fo

Thank you, @maryhalvorsonmusic and Canis Major, for an unforgettable musical journey.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#maryhalvorson #kuumbwajazz

A captivating night with the @pasqualegrassomusic

A captivating night with the @pasqualegrassomusic Trio.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#pasqualegrasso #kuumbwajazz

“...his love of fusion and sense of the guitar as

“...his love of fusion and sense of the guitar as the perfect means of expression remain central to his art.” – Guitar Player Magazine

Don't miss @leeritenourofficial's return to Kuumbwa on April 9 – tickets are selling fast! 🎟️ Link in bio.

#leeritenour #santacruzmusic #kuumbwajazz

@kuumbwajazz & @cabrillofestival of Contemporary M

@kuumbwajazz & @cabrillofestival of Contemporary Music Present: ‘A Change is Gonna Come’

Join us at Kuumbwa on April 24 for an evening celebrating the legacy of American protest songs, with renowned ensemble @palaverstrings and award-winning tenor @grecchinois.

We're partnering with our friends at @cabrillofestival of Contemporary Music, @ucsc Arts Division’s ‘April in Santa Cruz’ Festival of Creative Music, and the inaugural @rippleartsfestsantacruz for this very special evening – we hope you'll join us!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#cabrillofestival #palaverstrings #nicholasphan #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

An honor to welcome the legendary @bookertjonesmus

An honor to welcome the legendary @bookertjonesmusic back to Kuumbwa for two sold-out shows ⭐️

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#bookertjones #kuumbwajazz

Join us for a two-day feature with GRAMMY-winning

Join us for a two-day feature with GRAMMY-winning drummer and composer, @dafnisprieto!

✏️ April 28 – Master Class – Drumming Beyond Patterns
Free to attend in-person or via streaming.

🥁 April 29 – Sí o Sí Quartet
Featuring @peter.apfelbaum on woodwinds, @martinbejeranomusic on piano, and @ryckz on electric bass.

Registration information and tickets at the link in our bio.

#dafnisprieto #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"With five Grammy awards to his credit, guitarist,

"With five Grammy awards to his credit, guitarist, producer, composer and educator Mark Lettieri combines multifarious instrumental skill with a passion for transcending genre." – @goodtimessc

⚡️ @mjlettieri returns with his band featuring @wesonbass on bass, @danielportermusic on keyboards, and @jtondrums on drums.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – get yours today at the link in our bio.

#marklettieri #marklettierigroup #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

@lakeciab brought joy to the Kuumbwa stage! 📸 @r.

@lakeciab brought joy to the Kuumbwa stage!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#lakeciabenjamin #kuumbwajazz

"Trumpeter Keyon Harrold pushes boundaries" – St.

"Trumpeter Keyon Harrold pushes boundaries" – St. Louis Dispatch

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @keyonharrold – Foreverland | Monday, August 24

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#keyonharrold #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

It's always a 'Lovely Day' when @josejamesmusic co

It's always a 'Lovely Day' when @josejamesmusic comes to Kuumbwa 🪩

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#josejames #kuumbwajazz

Registration for Kuumbwa Jazz Camp 2026 is now ope

Registration for Kuumbwa Jazz Camp 2026 is now open, for young musicians in 8th - 12th grade! Register today to receive a special early bird price☀️

Scholarships and financial aid available!

Link in bio for more information and registration.

Applications for the Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Su

Applications for the Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Supporting Young Women in Jazz, are now open!

✨ This scholarship package will provide the awardee with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kuumbwa’s inspiring music education programs and renowned concert experiences.

Application link in our bio, or email chanel@kuumbwajazz.org for details.

💫 A spellbinding night of music from the @immanuel

💫 A spellbinding night of music from the @immanuel.wilkins Quartet.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

"As a recording artist and top-billed performer, h

"As a recording artist and top-billed performer, her synthesis of jazz, funk, rhythm and blues and hip-hop elements has earned Benjamin numerous accolades." – @goodtimessc

@lakeciab returns to Kuumbwa leading her electric band on March 27.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lakeciabenjamin #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎹 The evocative pianist and composer @sullivanfort

🎹 The evocative pianist and composer @sullivanfortnerjr returns to Kuumbwa with his trio on April 27, fresh off his 2026 GRAMMY win for 'Best Jazz Instrumental Album'.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to A-Train Law for sponsoring this evening.

#sullivanfortner #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

“one of the leading jazz/pop vocalists of her gene

“one of the leading jazz/pop vocalists of her generation” – Broadway World

💗 The @realjanemonheit Duo promises a heartfelt evening of vocal-piano duets, with Monheit on vocals and Michael Kanan on piano.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#janemonheit #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ A guitarist with avant-garde fl

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

A guitarist with avant-garde flair, @maryhalvorsonmusic brings her new group ‘Canis Major’ to Kuumbwa on April 2.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#maryhalvorson #kuumbwajazz

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! The @heyemmet Quintet, featur

🚨 Low Ticket Alert!

The @heyemmet Quintet, featuring @jeremypeltthegriot, @tivon_bzz, Reuben Rogers, and @joefarnsworthdrums, presents 'Miles & Coltrane at 100' – a celebration of two jazz icons.

🎟️ 7 PM show is sold out, 9 PM tickets available at the link in our bio.

#emmetcohen #emmetcohenquintet #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

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