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Pink Martini feat. China Forbes – 30th Anniversary Tour at the Rio Theatre

Monday, December 2 @ 7:30 PM

Master Class: Claudia Villela – Brazilian Rhythms & Melodies

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:00 PM

Santa Cruz Works Presents: 8th Annual Titans Awards

Wednesday, December 4 @ 6:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Jon Dryden Trio

Thursday, December 5 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra feat. Ekep Nkwelle & Robbie Lee – Big Band Holidays at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Friday, December 6 @ 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30 PM

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Merch sale! Stock up on Kuumbwa goods today — perfect for gifts...or for yourself 😉 Order now through Monday and take 20% off all items! 🙌

Check out our complete shop at the link in our bio! 👉

March shows are now on sale! 🎉 Join our 50th An

March shows are now on sale! 🎉 Join our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025 — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️👉
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An unforgettable voice and an unforgettable night

An unforgettable voice and an unforgettable night with Jimmie Herrod 👏

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Low Ticket Alert! 🔥🎟 Tickets are moving fas

Low Ticket Alert! 🔥🎟

Tickets are moving fast for Charlie Hunter featuring Jubu and Calvin Napper at Kuumbwa on December 16 — get your tickets for the 7 PM or 9 PM show today at the link in our bio! 👉

Our thanks to Val, Terry & Asha Cole for sponsoring the evening.
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“Dawan Muhammad goes back to the birth of Kuumbw

“Dawan Muhammad goes back to the birth of Kuumbwa. He was a member of our first Board of Trustees and performed at our very first concert on April 6, 1975. He has been a champion for jazz his whole life and we are proud that he is part of the Kuumbwa family!” - Tim Jackson, Co-Founder/Artistic Director, Kuumbwa Jazz
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Ready for an awe-inspiring “Ella Fitzgerald meet

Ready for an awe-inspiring “Ella Fitzgerald meets Freddie Mercury” vocal powerhouse? 🔥 Don’t miss Veronica Swift at Kuumbwa on February 13 — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

You haven’t heard holiday classics performed lik

You haven’t heard holiday classics performed like this before! 🎉 Bay Area legend The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol will be ‘Carolizing Christmas’ at Kuumbwa on December 12, putting her own distinct stamp on seasonal favorites 👏

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉
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Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Jazz

Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a rare club performance! 🎶

Join us on December 6 for Big Band Holidays featuring acclaimed vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

February shows are now on sale! 🎉 Join our 50t

February shows are now on sale! 🎉

Join our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025 with an absolutely packed February — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️👉
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❤️ A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us

❤️ A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for our ‘Heart & Soul of Jazz’ fundraiser, supporting our year-round music education programs and concerts! 🙌

Let the countdown begin ‘til our 50th anniversary and more special events to support Kuumbwa’s nonprofit programming! 🎉
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An unforgettable night at the Rio Theatre reveling

An unforgettable night at the Rio Theatre reveling in the power and positivity of Sweet Honey in the Rock 👏

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Experience the energy and electricity of Hunterton

Experience the energy and electricity of Huntertones on December 9! 🎺

They’ll be bringing the good times with upbeat, horn-driven tunes — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

One of the Central Coast’s favorite piano trios

One of the Central Coast’s favorite piano trios is back! 🙌

The Jon Dryden Trio comes to Kuumbwa on December 5 — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

Our thanks to Reggie McLain for sponsoring the evening.

From “You’ve Got a Friend” to “Imagine”

From “You’ve Got a Friend” to “Imagine” the incomparable Ann Hampton Callaway brought songs of beauty and togetherness to the Kuumbwa stage 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Celebrate With Us! 🎉 We’re kicking off our 50

Celebrate With Us! 🎉 We’re kicking off our 50th Anniversary year with Chris Botti, Meshell Ndegeocello, American Patchwork Quartet, and much more — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️👉
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Dawan Muhamad has been part of the Kuumbwa story s

Dawan Muhamad has been part of the Kuumbwa story since our very beginning. Here’s a throwback to 1975 — Dawan performing with the band Evidence at our ‘Santa Cruz Jazz Festival’ in San Lorenzo Park.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dawan back to the Kuumbwa stage on November 21st with his ‘Ole Dawgs New Tricks’ project — get your tickets today at the link in our bio 👉
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Sweet Honey in the Rock, this Monday night at the

Sweet Honey in the Rock, this Monday night at the Rio Theatre! 🙌 Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! ➡️
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Dive into the musical styles and rhythms of Brazil

Dive into the musical styles and rhythms of Brazil at our next Master Class installment, hosted by Claudia Villela! 🙌

Join us in-person for this free class or register to stream it for free at the link in our bio! 👉
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The marvelous @KandaceSprings put on a magical sho

The marvelous @KandaceSprings put on a magical show for a sold out Kuumbwa crowd! 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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We can’t wait for this SOLD OUT show by the genr

We can’t wait for this SOLD OUT show by the genre-defying Pink Martini at the Rio Theatre! 👏

Our thanks to Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria for sponsoring the evening.

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