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Mondays with Kuumbwa – Jana Herzen & Charnett Moffett Encore

Monday, March 1

Fandango at the Wall – Watsonville Film Festival

Friday, March 5

Mondays with Kuumbwa – Myra Melford

Monday, March 8

Mondays with Kuumbwa – John Hanrahan Quartet Encore

Monday, March 15

Virtual Master Class – The Jazz Guitar: Its History, Architecture & Sound

Tuesday, March 16 @ 6:00 PM

Mondays with Kuumbwa – Carolyn Sills Combo

Monday, March 22

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Can’t wait to share our next Mondays with Kuumbw

Can’t wait to share our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode, featuring an encore set from Jana Herzen & Charnett Moffett! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #janaherzen @janaherzen #charnettmoffett @moffettcharnett #jazz #duo #jazzduo

We're thrilled to be co-presenting the Watsonville

We're thrilled to be co-presenting the Watsonville Film Festival’s online screenings of Fandango at the Wall; part of the fest's 2021 'Stories Matter' virtual edition in March! Visit watsonvillefilmfest.org for info on this inspiring, musical film, and how to watch. @watsonvillefilmfest @fandangoatthewall #watsonvillefilmfestival #filmfestival #fandangoatthewall #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #watsonville

Join us for our next free virtual master class, Th

Join us for our next free virtual master class, The Jazz Guitar: Its History, Architecture & Sound, on March 16th! Benedetto Guitars President Howard Paul will present a fascinating look at the evolution of the jazz guitar, followed by a Q&A session. Link in bio to register. #kuumbwajazz #jazz #jazzeducation #musiceducation #howardpaul @howardpaul3029 #guitar #jazzguitar @benedetto_guitars #benedettoguitars

We’ve got a fantastic Mondays with Kuumbwa lineu

We’ve got a fantastic Mondays with Kuumbwa lineup queued for March. Can’t wait to share these episodes with you all! 3/1 – Jana Herzen & Charnett Moffett Encore • 3/8 – Myra Melford • 3/15 – John Hanrahan Quartet Encore • 3/22 – Carolyn Sills Combo • 3/29 – Keshav Batish Quartet Encore #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #janaherzen @janaherzen #charnettmoffett @moffettcharnett #myramelford @myramelford #johnhanrahan @jhanrahandrums #carolynsillscombo @the_carolyn_sills_combo #keshavbatish @keshavbatish

Missed our Valentine's Day livestreamed Tuck & Pat

Missed our Valentine's Day livestreamed Tuck & Patti concert? You can still register to watch on-demand and enjoy! Be sure to register before February 28th...link in bio. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #tuckandpatti #santacruz #valentinesday @tuckandpatti_

A new Mondays with Kuumbwa episode featuring an en

A new Mondays with Kuumbwa episode featuring an encore set from the Eddie Mendenhall Trio is coming your way next week. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #jazz #santacruz #jazztrio #trio #eddiemendenhall #stanpoplin #keshavbatish @eddiemendenhall @keshavbatish

❤️ Thank you to all who joined us from around

❤️ Thank you to all who joined us from around the 🌎 – from across the US to Europe and Asia – for our Valentine's Day livestreamed concert with Tuck & Patti. And thank you, Tuck & Patti, for sharing your artistry with us...we kept our annual holiday tradition going strong! ❤️ (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #tuckandpatti @tuckandpatti_ #kuumbwajazz #valentinesday #santacruz #livestream #livestreamconcert #jazz

"Each time Chick Corea brought his artistry to the

"Each time Chick Corea brought his artistry to the stage, whether in Santa Cruz or anywhere in the world, was a gift. He was an amazingly vibrant, inspirational, creative, and passionate musician, and someone who will live forever in our hearts and minds. Thank you for the music, Chick." - Tim Jackson, Artistic Director, Kuumbwa Jazz (photo of Chick Corea live at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 2016: @r._r._jones_photography) #chickcorea

Our Mondays with Kuumbwa virtual performance serie

Our Mondays with Kuumbwa virtual performance series continues next week with an encore set from the Tammi Brown Duo with Dan Zemelman. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #tammibrown @tammibrownmusic #danzemelman @jazzydanz #jazz

In need of a special plan for Valentine’s Day? J

In need of a special plan for Valentine’s Day? Join us from the comfort of your home for a livestreamed concert with Tuck & Patti. Registration is a holiday bargain at $30, so reserve a spot today...link in bio! Our thanks to Michele Taylor & Jeff Farnsworth for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #tuckandpatti @tuckandpatti_ #santacruz #jazz #duo #livestreamconcert #livestream #valentinesday

The Kuumbwa Jazz online shop is now here! Stock up

The Kuumbwa Jazz online shop is now here! Stock up on your favorite Kuumbwa merch, including our vintage “Jazz Cat” design reissue, and have it shipped straight to your door. Link in bio! #kuumbwajazz

We’ve got a brand new Mondays with Kuumbwa sessi

Be sure to tune in to our next Mondays with Kuumbw

Be sure to tune in to our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode, featuring an encore set from Bay Area favorite Tony Lindsay. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #tonylindsay #santacruz

Join us on Valentine's Day for a livestreamed conc

Join us on Valentine's Day for a livestreamed concert with renowned duo @tuckandpatti_, celebrating love and continuing an annual Kuumbwa Jazz tradition! Link in bio to register for this special, virtual concert event. #kuumbwajazz #tuckandpatti #valentinesday #livestreamconcert #jazz #duo #santacruz

Fantastic new Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes are co

Fantastic new Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes are coming your way in February! 2/1 – Tony Lindsay Encore • 2/8 – Hot Club Pacific • 2/15 – Tammi Brown Duo with Dan Zemelman Encore • 2/22 – Eddie Mendenhall Trio Encore #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #tonylindsay @tonylindsaymusic #hotclubpacific #tammibrown @tammibrownmusic #danzemelman @jazzydanz #eddiemendenhall @eddiemendenhall

Let the countdown begin ‘til our next Mondays wi

Let the countdown begin ‘til our next Mondays with Kuumbwa episode: an encore set from Patti Maxine & Friends! #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #pattimaxine @patti.maxine

Our Virtual Master Class series continues on Febru

Our Virtual Master Class series continues on February 16th with a unique look into the little-seen world of professional drum teching. This conversation between Mason Davis, Nathaniel Mela, and Zack Olsen will cover all things drums, and registration is free! Link in bio for info/registration. #kuumbwajazz #masterclass #drumtech #zackolsen @zackolsendrumstudio #masondavis @sugatoes #nathanielmela @nathanielmela

We're very happy to share that our annual traditio

We're very happy to share that our annual tradition of celebrating Valentine's Day with our good friends Tuck & Patti will continue in 2021 as a livestream...and registration is now open! Link in bio for more info/registration. #tuckandpatti @tuckandpatti_ #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #valentinesday #livestream #livestreamconcert

Tune in on 1/18 for a Mondays with Kuumbwa encore

Tune in on 1/18 for a Mondays with Kuumbwa encore episode, featuring an unreleased set by Tammy Hall and Ruth Davies. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #tammyhall @tammylynnehallhawkins #ruthdavies #jazz

We're kicking off our 2021 Mondays with Kuumbwa se

We're kicking off our 2021 Mondays with Kuumbwa series next week with an encore from @champianfulton, showcasing the second set from her 2020 session. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #champianfulton #santacruz #jazz

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