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Music In The Classrooms
Artists In The Schools
Kuumbwa Jazz is proud of its Artists in the Schools program. In 2016-17, Educators in Residence Renata Bratt Ph.D. and Brian Fitzgerald visited area schools, bringing jazz improvisation to young minds at Branciforte Middle School, Gateway School, Gault Elementary (in partnership with El Sistema), Mission Hill Middle School, Santa Cruz High School, Scotts Valley Middle School, and PCS High School.
Tim's Six-Pick
Tim’s Six-Pick
A group formed by happenstance – yet one that was clearly meant to – when Formanek subbed for a gig with Halvorson and Fujiwara. All three members are composers and Thumbscrew deftly showcases their strong, individual voices…learn more
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Del McCoury Band
On Sunday, July 15th the Del McCoury Band – the most awarded band in bluegrass – joins us for an evening at the Rio Theatre. Led by the legendary guitarist/vocalist, this group is the preeminent ensemble in bluegrass…learn more
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