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Orrin Evans Trio

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet feat. Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier & Eric Harland – 7:00 PM

Sunday, June 15 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet feat. Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier & Eric Harland – 9:00 PM

Sunday, June 15 @ 9:00 PM

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Monday, June 16 @ 7:00 PM

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An Evening with Eliane Elias

Tuesday, June 17 @ 7:00 PM

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Orrin Evans makes an art form of the unexpected. D

Orrin Evans makes an art form of the unexpected. Don’t miss his trio at Kuumbwa this Friday night. We’ll be toasting Orrin’s 50th bday and celebrating Kuumbwa’s 50th anniversary 🎉

Get tickets today at the link in our bio.
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#OrrinEvans #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

The spirit of Al Jarreau was in the house last nig

The spirit of Al Jarreau was in the house last night, thanks to the artistry of Nicolas Bearde and Tammy Hall. ‘Jarreau & Beyond’ was a joyous night of tribute and celebration.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Tools of the trade. 📷: @r._r._jones_photograph

Tools of the trade.

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A powerhouse night with jazz-rock pioneer Simon Ph

A powerhouse night with jazz-rock pioneer Simon Phillips and Protocol V.

Thanks to all who came out on Friday for this sold-out show. Best way to kick off the weekend 🥁

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Always an honor to set the stage for the great Mon

Always an honor to set the stage for the great Monty Alexander.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

@AmythystKiah brings her ‘appalachian gothic alt

@AmythystKiah brings her ‘appalachian gothic alt-folk rock’ to Santa Cruz on November 10.

Don’t miss this date on her Still + Bright solo tour! Get tickets today at the link in our bio.

Develop your ideal practice routine with saxophoni

Develop your ideal practice routine with saxophonist, composer, and educator @NicoleMcCabe_ on June 24.

Can’t make it in person? Our Master Class sessions are always free to stream, live on Crowdcast. Learn more at the link in our bio.
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#NicoleMcCabe #KuumbwaJazz #MusicEducation #SantaCruz

🏳️‍🌈 Magic moments from ‘A Queer Eveni

🏳️‍🌈 Magic moments from ‘A Queer Evening in May’ – celebrating 50 years of @SantaCruz_Pride.

An honor to provide the stage for this unforgettable night...and we’ve still got “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” stuck in our head ❤️

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

A month full of incredible music at Kuumbwa kicks

A month full of incredible music at Kuumbwa kicks off tonight with legendary pianist Monty Alexander.

Don’t miss out – grab your tickets for June shows today at the link in our bio! 🎟️
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#KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Saxophonist Melissa Aldana has been praised by NPR

Saxophonist Melissa Aldana has been praised by NPR for her “big, fierce sound” and will bring her quartet to Kuumbwa on June 23.

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio.

Our thanks to Debbie King, Transformational Leadership Partners for sponsoring the evening.
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#MelissaAldana #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Thank you to Ruth Davies for an insightful Master

Thank you to Ruth Davies for an insightful Master Class on building the ‘Essential Bassline Toolkit.’

Missed it? You can stream the full class on demand via Crowdcast at the link in our bio.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Just Announced! 🎉 Check out our free summer Mas

Just Announced! 🎉 Check out our free summer Master Classes, presented both in-person and via streaming, at the link in our bio!

And don’t forget to join us for tonight’s ‘Essential Bassline Toolkit’ class with Ruth Davies.
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#KuumbwaJazz #MusicEducation #SantaCruz

Heralded as a “Jazz Marvel” by Fader, @braxton

Heralded as a “Jazz Marvel” by Fader, @braxton_cook makes an encore return to the Kuumbwa stage on June 19.

Link in bio for tickets 🎟️

#KuumbwaJazz #BraxtonCook #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Good times with @thebadplus. 📷: @r._r._jones_

Good times with @thebadplus.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #TheBadPlus #SantaCruz #LiveMusic

A night of innovative sonics and explosive energy

A night of innovative sonics and explosive energy with @Kneebody.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Honored to collaborate with @SantaCruz_Pride (also

Honored to collaborate with @SantaCruz_Pride (also celebrating their 50th anniversary this year 🎉) and present ‘A Queer Evening in May’ later this month.

Tickets are now sold-out! 🎟️

Eliane Elias is Brazilian jazz royalty. Don’t mi

Eliane Elias is Brazilian jazz royalty. Don’t miss out on your chance to welcome this masterful artist back to Santa Cruz.

Get tickets today at the link in our bio.

Our thanks to Aptos Travel Clinic for sponsoring the evening.
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#ElianeElias #KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

Get ready for some electric blues, classic jazz, a

Get ready for some electric blues, classic jazz, an all-star tribute, Latin big band grooves, and more this September! Get your tickets today at the link in our bio 🎟️

🎉 May 18, 2025 was officially ‘Kuumbwa Jazz D

🎉 May 18, 2025 was officially ‘Kuumbwa Jazz Day’ in the City of Santa Cruz! 🎉

Thank you, @sonjabrunnersccitycouncil, for joining us at our 50th anniversary celebration and presenting the @officialcityofsantacruz Mayor’s Proclamation.

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Our Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band kicked off the Sunday

Our Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band kicked off the Sunday festivities on a high-note.

What an action-packed ‘24/‘25 gigging season they’ve had. Congratulations to the band’s graduating seniors and to the entire ensemble on a banner year!

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

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