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Santa Cruz Works Presents: 2025 Titans Awards

Wednesday, January 28 @ 6:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Aaron Parks Trio feat. Eric McPherson & Ben Street

Thursday, January 29 @ 7:00 PM

A Todd Snider Tribute

Saturday, January 31 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Joel Ross – Good Vibes

Monday, February 2 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Trio Grande with Gilad Hekselman, Will Vinson & Nate Wood

Thursday, February 5 @ 7:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Disney Show

Saturday, February 7 @ 8:30 PM

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🧨 An explosive night with @blaquedynamite. 📸 @r._

🧨 An explosive night with @blaquedynamite.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#blaquedynamite #kuumbwajazz

The name may translate to "little quartet" but @an

The name may translate to "little quartet" but @anatcohenmusic's 'Quartetinho' makes a big impact – weaving together musical stylings and global influences. Don't miss them at Kuumbwa on February 10. Tickets are going fast!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#anatcohen #vitorgonçalves #talmashiach #jamesshipp

“spiritual, ethereal and enigmatic” - Jazz Journal

“spiritual, ethereal and enigmatic” - Jazz Journal

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: Gary Bartz | April 20

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#garybartz #santacruzmusic

@alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezmusic bring vib

@alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezmusic bring vibrant and exhilarating piano-percussion duets to Kuumbwa on February 9 ✨

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#alfredorodriguez #pedritomartinez #santacruzmusic

📢 Low Ticket Alert! @patmetheny returns to the @r

📢 Low Ticket Alert!

@patmetheny returns to the @riotheatresantacruz on May 3 with his new project, Side-Eye III+!

His newest single, "In On It" is now available on all streaming platforms.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#patmetheny #riotheatre

“…existing in that fertile zone where jazz, dub, t

“…existing in that fertile zone where jazz, dub, techno and avant-pop deliquesce into an exhilarating free-for-all.” - Mojo Magazine

🥁 NOW ON SALE: An Evening with @tomskinnermusic | April 3

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#tomskinner #santacruzmusic

An electric showcase of choro virtuosity from the

An electric showcase of choro virtuosity from the @hamiltondeholanda Trio ⭐️

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#hamiltondeholanda #hamiltondeholandatrio #kuumbwajazz

"The sound of three huge individual talents coming

"The sound of three huge individual talents coming together to create something that is even greater than the sum of its parts." - The Jazz Mann

@ghex, @willvinsonmusic, and @natewoodmusic will bring their collaborative 'Trio Grande' to Kuumbwa on February 5!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#triogrande #willvinson #giladhekselman #natewood #santacruzmusic

@sarahhanahan and her quartet took us on a journey

@sarahhanahan and her quartet took us on a journey last week – from dreamy ballads to bold improvisation, ending with an epic rendition of Tears for Fears' classic "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#sarahhanahan #kuumbwajazz

💫 Vibraphonist @imjoelmross will bring the 'Good V

💫 Vibraphonist @imjoelmross will bring the 'Good Vibes' to Kuumbwa next month with his distinct blend of hip hop, jazz, and gospel.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio!

#joelross #vibraphone #santacruzmusic

✨ The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band is grateful to be fe

✨ The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band is grateful to be featured alongside keynote percussionist Larry McDonald and great musicians from across the nation for @ucsc's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. The event will take place on January 27 at the @santacruzcivic, and is free to attend.

Scan the QR code or visit https://diversity.ucsc.edu/ to register.

🪩 Drummer @gregerricodrums shared tales from his t

🪩 Drummer @gregerricodrums shared tales from his time as a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone.

Missed it? Watch the replay at the link in our bio.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#gregerrico #kuumbwajazz

"It’s no hyperbole to apply the 'prodigy' label to

"It’s no hyperbole to apply the 'prodigy' label to drummer and band leader Blaque Dynamite." - @goodtimessc

Don't miss @blaquedynamite's electric Kuumbwa debut on January 21.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#blaquedynamite

Starting the year strong with a great month of sho

Starting the year strong with a great month of shows!

Head to the link in our bio for tickets and to listen to January's lineup ⭐️

Playing: We Bop! by @sarahhanahan

It's always an honor to set the stage for the lege

It's always an honor to set the stage for the legendary @kennybarron.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kuumbwajazz #kennybarron

🌟 Thanks to all who joined us for last week's sold

🌟 Thanks to all who joined us for last week's sold-out @nora.brwn and @stephiecoleman show...an inspiring start to our 2026 concert season!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kuumbwajazz #norabrown #stephaniecoleman

🎇 The new year is in full swing, and we have lots

🎇 The new year is in full swing, and we have lots of great music coming up this January at Kuumbwa! 🎶

#kuumbwajazz

“what jazz can be in the new century” - PopMatters

“what jazz can be in the new century” - PopMatters

The @aparksmusic Trio featuring @e.mcjamz and @benstreet2 promises an evocative night of piano trio artistry on January 29.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#aaronparks #ericmcpherson #benstreet

🎹 Innovative pianist @elewrockjazz reimagines one

🎹 Innovative pianist @elewrockjazz reimagines one of classic rock's most beloved songbooks in his latest project, ELEW Plays Sting.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Atchison, Barisone & Condotti, LLP for sponsoring this evening.

#elew #santacruzmusic

"With its spare accompaniment, intricate instrumen

"With its spare accompaniment, intricate instrumentation and often haunting vocals, there is an appeal to Appalachian folk music that transcends geography and generations." - Santa Cruz Sentinel

📰 Link in bio for full article from @scsentinel

#norabrown #stephaniecoleman #appalachianfolk

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