Events for Friday, March 14 - Monday, March 24

Cello like you've never heard before! Combine the virtuosic wail of Jimi Hendrix, the soul of BB King, and the fire of Bill Monroe, and add a whole lot of […]

Dinner Special: Gochujang Roast Chicken Black Rice, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – Joshua Redman is one of […]

Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the decade of the 1990s. The early influences of John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Cannonball Adderley, […]

Dinner Special: Roast Chicken with Fennel & Mandarins Rice Pilaf, House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter – – – For […]

Led by renowned percussionist Marcie Chapa, this class – Keep It in the Pocket – will help improve your fluency with groove, rhythm, and a musical phrasing that is ‘in […]

Bokani Dyer is an acclaimed pianist, composer, and bandleader who has stood as one of the most formidable and creative talents in South Africa. In the exploration of the musical […]

The Bay Area's, micro-label, Punchline Records, working with Santa Cruz comics, Karin Babbitt and DNA, are bringing a celebratory night of comedy to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center.  Both comics will be […]

A local favorite of soul and funk fans, Pawn Shop Soul is delighted to kick off the year at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. With a new lineup that includes founding members, […]

Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD […]

Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD […]