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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

John Scofield’s Combo 73 feat. Vicente Archer, Gerald Clayton & Bill Stewart – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 5 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

John Scofield’s Combo 73 feat. Vicente Archer, Gerald Clayton & Bill Stewart – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, November 5 @ 9:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Thursday, November 6 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Ari Shapiro: Thank You For Listening

Friday, November 7 @ 7:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag - Popcorn & Pasties

Saturday, November 8 @ 8:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Amythyst Kiah + Bhi Bhiman

Monday, November 10 @ 7:00 PM

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Lots to look forward to this month at Kuumbwa —

Lots to look forward to this month at Kuumbwa — head to the link in our bio for our November lineup playlist ⭐️

Playing: Icons at the Fair by @oldmansco

#kuumbwajazz

The @simonmoullier Quartet brought an electric ene

The @simonmoullier Quartet brought an electric energy to Kuumbwa last week ⚡️

📸 Hidehiko Kuwata

#kuumbwajazz #simonmoullier

🥂 Here's to 50 years! Pick up your 50th Anniver

🥂 Here's to 50 years! Pick up your 50th Anniversary Wine Glasses from our gift shop at your next Kuumbwa show — now two for the price of one!

#kuumbwajazz

You don't want to miss an electrifying set from @a

You don't want to miss an electrifying set from @amythystkiah, coming to Kuumbwa on November 10!

Check out her performance at this year's Exit in Americana Fest 🌟

🎥 @wvpublic
@mountainstage @nprmusic

#kuumbwajazz #amythystkiah

@rachaelandvilray treated us to a beautiful night

@rachaelandvilray treated us to a beautiful night of laughter, stories, and music 💓🌟

📸 Divya Lih Ramesh @_torchginger

#kuumbwajazz #riotheatresantacruz #rachaelandvilray

Learn all about 'Strategies for Jazz Improvisation

Learn all about 'Strategies for Jazz Improvisation' in this upcoming free Master Class from saxophonist @kristenstromjazz 🎷

Join us in person or via streaming, visit the link in our bio to register.

Have your instrument handy!

#kuumbwajazz #kristenstrom #saxophone #jazzeducation

“...genius with a blistering voice” Blending

“...genius with a blistering voice”

Blending jazz and Brazilian music, @claudiavillelamusic returns to Kuumbwa this fall, accompanied by accordionist/pianist @pianovitor.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Melody Walsh for sponsoring this evening.

#kuumbwajazz #claudiavillela #vitorgonçalves #samba #piano #santacruz #santacruzmusic

Thank you to @rileymulherkar for an evening of fre

Thank you to @rileymulherkar for an evening of fresh, innovative sounds – and tales of songwriting in a chicken coop! 🎺

📸 Divya Lih Ramesh @_torchginger

#kuumbwajazz #rileymulherkar

💡 In collaboration with @tandybealco, Kuumbwa i

💡 In collaboration with @tandybealco, Kuumbwa is honored to present a very special 'Futurespective' celebrating the work of revered Santa Cruz composer Jon Scoville. Tickets are going fast, so get yours today!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#kuumbwajazz #jonscoville #tandybeal #tandybealandcompany #santacruz #santacruzmusic

"Possibly the most influential jazz guitarist of t

"Possibly the most influential jazz guitarist of the past five decades..." - The New Yorker

🎸 NOW ON SALE: @patmetheny Side Eye III+ at the @riotheatresantacruz | May 3

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#kuumbwajazz #patmetheny #jazzguitar #riotheatresantacruz #livemusic #santacruzmusic

“With all of my music, I’d love to leave peopl

“With all of my music, I’d love to leave people with the feeling that it’s okay to go off the beaten path and to structure your life in a way that feels right to you” 🌟

@amythystkiah will make her Kuumbwa debut performing soulful songs from her new album, 'Still + Bright' 🌻

Singer/songwriter @bhibhiman will open the night with a solo set.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#kuumbwajazz #amythystkiah #bhibhiman #santacruzmusic #livemusic #guitar

🌟 It's always an honor to welcome our dear frie

🌟 It's always an honor to welcome our dear friend @bennygreenofficial back to Kuumbwa. And his return last week was made extra special when he invited our co-founder Tim Jackson onstage for a pair of duets.

📸: Divya Lih Ramesh @_torchginger

#kuumbwajazz #bennygreen

🏡🎵 @sashadobson_ is carrying the torch of th

🏡🎵 @sashadobson_ is carrying the torch of the Dobson family musical legacy. Accompanied by her bother Smith Dobson, Jr., Sasha will return to the Kuumbwa stage next month for a very special homecoming show.

🌟 Join us as she debuts original songs from forthcoming album and celebrates her parents, vocalist Gail and pianist Smith.

Band Instrumentation:
Sasha Dobson: Guitar, Vocals, Drums
Smith Dobson: Drums,Guitar, Vocals
Joe Kyle: Bass
Plus Special Guests…

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

🌃 Our thanks to Ten Sharps for sponsoring this evening.

#kuumbwajazz #sashadobson #jazz #santacruzmusic #livemusic

"When reflecting on Kuumbwa Jazz's mighty legacy d

"When reflecting on Kuumbwa Jazz's mighty legacy during its golden anniversary year, consider its office equipment."

🎙️ From manual typewriters to a Meyer sound system, Kuumbwa has come a long way in 50 years! We are honored to have been featured in @downbeat_mag's November 2025 issue, and are grateful to our community for making the last 50 years possible.

📰 Check out the article through the link in our bio!

#kuumbwajazz #downbeat #downbeatmagazine

Mariam of @amadouetmariam returns to Kuumbwa to pl

Mariam of @amadouetmariam returns to Kuumbwa to play songs from her new album, 'L'amour à la folie', which was released today! 🌟

Don't miss her show on November 11 —tickets available at the link in our bio 🎟️

#kuumbwajazz #amadouetmariam #mariamdoumbia #santacruzmusic #santacruz #livemusic

Celebrate the love and legacy of @amadouetmariam 💓

🌟 Mariam will return to Kuumbwa on November 11, following the release of her new album, 'L'amour à la folie'

🎟️ Tickets available at link in bio

#kuumbwajazz #amadouetmariam #mariamdoumbia #santacruzmusic #santacruz #livemusic

🎶 It’s been a privilege to serve our communit

🎶 It’s been a privilege to serve our community with incredible live music for 50 years. Thank you for your support! We hope you’ll take a moment and vote for us in this year's Lookout List, under Favorite Music Venue — Indoor! Voting closes Sunday, October 26 ✨

Here's to another 50 years 💫

Link to vote in our bio, or head over to @lookoutsantacruz

🎙️🎶 One of America's most beloved storytel

🎙️🎶 One of America's most beloved storytellers, renowned journalist @arishapiro brings his cabaret show 'Thank You For Listening' to Kuumbwa!

🌟 Based on his best-selling memoir 'The Best Strangers In The World,' this is sure to be a moving evening of music and stories.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio!

#kuumbwajazz #arishapiro #cabaret #santacruz #livemusic #santacruzevents #santacruzmusic

“one of the top jazz pianists in the world” -

“one of the top jazz pianists in the world” - The Los Angeles Times

🎹 NOW ON SALE: @kennybarron Trio | January 9

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE at the link in our bio!

🌃 Our thanks to Jon & Patricia Minsloff and Brian Scholz for sponsoring this evening.

#kuumbwajazz #kennybarron #kennybarrontrio #santacruzmusic

We may not know if Jim is a tortoise, but we do kn

We may not know if Jim is a tortoise, but we do know that @rachaelandvilray will be at the @riotheatresantacruz on October 25!

Check out Rachael & Vilray's live studio version of 'Is It Jim?' ✨🐢

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio!

#kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic #rachaelandvilray

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