Events for Sunday, November 17 - Saturday, December 7

Duo Quartet is Chris Webster, Nina Gerber, Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones Duo Quartet - the truth is, this is a band that wasn’t supposed happen. It started with four old friends thinking, ‘hey, let’s do a couple of shows as a double-bill’: Nina Gerber & Chris Webster in concert with The Pam & Jeri […]

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Dawan Muhammad is a grassroots community activist who has also maintained a career as a jazz artist for over fifty years.  From 1969 through the late 1970s Muhammad resided in Santa Cruz as a student, artist in residence, and staff member at UCSC.  He has been a supporter of Kuumbwa Jazz since its inception and has returned periodically over […]

A benefit for Renegade Theatre featuring Slingshot with Matt Hartle and Trio Prima. This will be a special show with some accomplished musicians performing a combination of jazz classics and dead covers in an interesting format for the benefit of Renegade Theater and the LGBTQ community. This event also celebrates Stephanie White’s birthday and the […]

This will be a special night of music that has never been seen before in concert! Alex Lucero with The Columbia Kicks Big Band led by  Rod Harris.  Featuring Dave Hawks on drums, Clinton Day on bass, an incredible horn section, and special guest Paul Contos. Along with Everett Moody and Russel Kreitman of The Alex […]

The beloved wit and musical genius of Tom Lehrer will take center stage at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in a special tribute concert to benefit Santa Cruz County’s public school music programs. This unique event will bring together fans of Lehrer’s satirical songs and humor for an evening filled with clever lyrics, whimsical melodies, and support […]

With “a voice like a beacon of hope” (Seattle Times), vocalist Jimmie Herrod brings singular power and expressivity to his global career as a singer, songwriter, and entertainer on stage and screen. Herrod first came to worldwide prominence as a finalist on the NBC nationally broadcast television show, America’s Got Talent, earning the rare “Golden […]

Exploring musical styles from across Brazil, with a focus on forro traditions. Rescheduled from June, 2024. A renowned artist/vocalist/pianist/percussionist with a longstanding connection to Kuumbwa, Claudia Villela will present this dynamic Brazilian Rhythms & Melodies class. Exploring musical styles from across Brazil, with a focus on northeastern forro traditions, participants will gain familiarity with a […]

Jon Dryden is a pianist/composer/producer/professor who has performed and/or recorded with Norah Jones, Regina Carter, David Byrne, Lenny White, Paula Cole, Natalie Merchant, Sar Ramirez, Jesse Harris, Gabi Hartmann, and many others. Dryden composed and performed music for the movies Capitalism: A Love Story (directed by Michael Moore), Wishful Thinking, The Hottest State‚ and Labor […]

This dynamic Latin duet, featuring Bay Area native Tiffany Joy and Colombian artist Maqui Reyes, is known for their captivating fusion of Latin rhythms and melodic pop. IndiviDúo performances offer a vibrant mix of original compositions and covers, spanning genres like Bossa Nova, Salsa, Colombian Cumbia, Boleros, and more. Having previously graced prestigious stages like […]