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Sarah Hanahan Quartet

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Master Class: Greg Errico –
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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman

Wednesday, January 7 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Kenny Barron Trio

Friday, January 9 @ 7:00 PM

Duo Quartet - Nina Gerber, Chris Webster, Pam Delgarno, Jeri Jones

Saturday, January 10 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Greg Errico – Dance to the Music

Tuesday, January 13 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Sarah Hanahan Quartet

Thursday, January 15 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Hamilton de Holanda Trio

Saturday, January 17 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

"We're still going to play the wildest shit that w

"We're still going to play the wildest shit that we can think of, but it's a homage to that jazz trio tradition." - @okayplayer

🥁 Fearlessly creative drummer @blaquedynamite makes his Kuumbwa debut on January 21.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#blaquedynamite #santacruzmusic

🌟 "One of the brightest stars in the world of blue

🌟 "One of the brightest stars in the world of bluegrass and old-time music...Acclaimed for her work on a somewhat unusual instrument—the fretless, nylon-string banjo—Brown cultivates folk traditions, carrying them forward for current and future generations of listeners." - @goodtimessc

@nora.brwn and @stephiecoleman will kick off 2026 for Kuumbwa!

#norabrown #stephaniecoleman

Led by a virtuoso mandolinist, the @hamiltondehola

Led by a virtuoso mandolinist, the @hamiltondeholanda Trio brings their upbeat blend of Brazilian choro and jazz to Kuumbwa on January 17.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#hamiltondeholanda #choro

📝 A note from our Executive Director, Chanel Enriq

📝 A note from our Executive Director, Chanel Enriquez:

“As we close out this remarkable year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for being part of Kuumbwa Jazz - whether you joined us for a concert, participated in our education programs, or supported us with a donation. 2025 marked an extraordinary milestone - 50 years of Kuumbwa Jazz, and your presence and support made this year truly special.

As we celebrate this moment and look ahead, there is still time to make a year-end gift. Thank you for helping us celebrate 50 years of music, education, and community. Your support helps ensure Kuumbwa remains a vibrant home for jazz for generations to come.” - Chanel Enriquez, Executive Director

Become a member today! ➡️ Link in bio

Memberships start at just $75 and come with great benefits, including:

⭐ waived service fees on ticket purchases
⭐ pre-sale ticketing opportunities
⭐ ticket return, for credit, up to 24 hours before a concert
⭐ reserved seating (at the All-Star and above levels)
⭐ discount on Kuumbwa Jazz merchandise
...and more!

🎷 Saxophonist @sarahhanahan will return to Kuumbwa

🎷 Saxophonist @sarahhanahan will return to Kuumbwa with her quartet, after a dazzling performance in Joe Farnsworth's trio in 2025.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#sarahhanahan #kuumbwajazz

Happy holidays to you, from the Kuumbwa team! ⛄️

Happy holidays to you, from the Kuumbwa team! ⛄️

Check out our staff's hand-picked seasonal favorites at the Spotify link in our bio – the perfect companion for your holidays! ✨

Kuumbwa Jazz has been celebrating creativity since

Kuumbwa Jazz has been celebrating creativity since 1975, and your membership support helps keep our nonprofit programs going strong! Memberships start at just $75 and come with great benefits, including:

⭐ waived service fees on ticket purchases
⭐ pre-sale ticketing opportunities
⭐ ticket return, for credit, up to 24 hours before a concert
⭐ reserved seating (at the All-Star and above levels)
⭐ discount on Kuumbwa Jazz merchandise
...and more!

Head to the link in our bio to become a member today!

🎁 Still searching for a perfect gift for the holid

🎁 Still searching for a perfect gift for the holiday season? Head to Kuumbwa's merch store for all kinds of wearables, tote bags, hats, and more! All shipped right to your door.

Link in bio.

Our deepest thanks to @ambroseire, @billychildspia

Our deepest thanks to @ambroseire, @billychildspiano, @geraldclayton, @gregoryhutchinsonofficial, @iamelena, @joshuaredmanmusic, and Reuben Rogers for creating such an unforgettable 50th Anniversary Celebration.

And thank you to all the amazing audiences who joined us this anniversary year...we'll see you in 2026! On to the next 50 🎉

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kuumbwajazz

🪩 As a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone

🪩 As a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone, @gregerricodrums knows a thing or two about getting in the groove.

⭐️ Join the renowned drummer for 'Dance to the Music,' part of our free Master Class series.

Attend the event in-person or via streaming – registration and more info at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz #gregerrico

🎹 Jazz Weekly calls him “The most lyrical piano pl

🎹 Jazz Weekly calls him “The most lyrical piano player of our time.”

The @kennybarron Trio returns to Kuumbwa on January 9.

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

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio – they are going fast!

#kuumbwajazz #kennybarron #kennybarrontrio

From the very first note of rehearsal, we knew our

From the very first note of rehearsal, we knew our 50th Anniversary Celebration concert would be a magical night. ❤️

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kuumbwajazz

🎁 Have some last-minute holiday shopping to do? We

🎁 Have some last-minute holiday shopping to do? We've got you covered. Give the gift of live music with a Kuumbwa Jazz gift certificate! ✨

Our gift certificates can be used for Kuumbwa-presented concert tickets or memberships – available now at the link in our bio! 🎶

#kuumbwajazz

🎸 Rocking out with the @mikesternguitar Band! 📸 @

🎸 Rocking out with the @mikesternguitar Band!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kuumbwajazz #mikestern #mikesternband

Low Ticket Alert! @nora.brwn and @stephiecoleman

Low Ticket Alert!

@nora.brwn and @stephiecoleman will kick off our 2026 with an evening of spellbinding banjo and fiddle duets.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic #banjo #fiddle #norabrown #stephaniecoleman

We have four free Master Classes for you this wint

We have four free Master Classes for you this winter!

Join us for these inspiring evenings. Link in our bio for registration and more info.

#kuumbwajazz #musiceducation

❄️ @christiansandsjazz's holiday show was sprinkle

❄️ @christiansandsjazz's holiday show was sprinkled with memories of snowy days and tributes to favorite childhood Christmas movies.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kuumbwajazz #christiansands

🎉 2025 has been an unforgettable year of celebrati

🎉 2025 has been an unforgettable year of celebration…and we’re closing it out on a high note.

This weekend we are thrilled to be welcoming a remarkable ensemble to our stage…coming together for one night only to mark this 50th anniversary occasion.

Thank you @ambroseire, @billychildspiano, @geraldclayton, @gregoryhutchinsonofficial, @iamelena, @joshuaredmanmusic, and Reuben Rogers for being a part of this special night.

This concert is sold out! 🌟

#kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

The @jacky_terrasson Trio had Kuumbwa grooving wit

The @jacky_terrasson Trio had Kuumbwa grooving with fresh originals and beloved classics.

📸 Divya Lih Ramesh @_torchginger

#kuumbwajazz #jackyterrasson #jackyterrassontrio

"Kuumbwa Jazz will cap its 50th anniversary celebr

"Kuumbwa Jazz will cap its 50th anniversary celebrations on an impressive high note. Saxophonist Joshua Redman, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, flutist-vocalist Elena Pinderhughes, pianists Billy Childs and Gerald Clayton, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gregory Hutchinson are all expected to assemble for two shows at the downtown Santa Cruz institution..." - @sfchronicle

⭐️ Kuumbwa's sold out 50th Anniversary Celebration will take place on Saturday, December 13.

#kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

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