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Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens November 7

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Master Class: Diane Bock November 10

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Gabrielle Cavassa

Thursday, November 5 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens

Saturday, November 7 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Marcus Shelby Nonet – Birth of the Cool: Revisited

Monday, November 9 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Diane Bock – Music Matters! Beyond the Notes

Tuesday, November 10 @ 7:00 PM

Pierre Bensusan - The Infinite Guitar

Wednesday, November 11 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA

Thursday, November 12 @ 7:00 PM

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💿 PLAYLIST: @henrydiltz – Behind the Lens 📸 Chec

💿 PLAYLIST: @henrydiltz – Behind the Lens 📸

Check out this collection songs by the artists featured in Henry Diltz' iconic photography. Don't miss Diltz at Kuumbwa on November 7th for 'Behind the Lens,' an evening of stories and images.

🎧 & 🎟️ Link in bio.
⭐️ Playlist curated by Melody, Cheryl, Bennett, and Melody's dad, Jeff! ⭐️

A spectacular night with The @sung_helen Quartet 🎵

A spectacular night with The @sung_helen Quartet 🎵⭐️

📣 November is here! 🍂 🎟️ Link in bio

📣 November is here! 🍂

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💿 NOVEMBER PLAYLIST: Cookin' w/ Jazz Cat 🥘🐈‍⬛ A

💿 NOVEMBER PLAYLIST: Cookin' w/ Jazz Cat 🥘🐈‍⬛

A yummy collection of the most cookin-est pieces from Kuumbwa's November artists and their influences. For full calendar and tickets, visit the link in our bio. - Dj Muck

🎧 Link in bio to listen.

📣 Our March lineup is live! All shows are on sale

📣 Our March lineup is live! All shows are on sale now ⭐

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💿 New Music Friday 💿 We can't get enough of @keno

💿 New Music Friday 💿

We can't get enough of @kenokadagroup's latest record 'Crossing Over' featuring @yoyoka_drums ⭐️🥁

Listen now and grab your tickets to their show on November 12!

🎧 Listen at the link in @kenokadagroup's bio
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📰 Link in @scsentinel's bio.

📰 Link in @scsentinel's bio.

Don't miss @laura.anglade this Thursday, and read

Don't miss @laura.anglade this Thursday, and read all about her new record 'Something's Coming' via @mercnews 📰

🎟 Link in bio

⭐ NOW ON SALE: @trio_mandili | May 21 Don't miss

⭐ NOW ON SALE: @trio_mandili | May 21

Don't miss this stop on the Georgian folk trio's first US tour!

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The other night with @fonvillefribush 🎞️⭐️

The other night with @fonvillefribush 🎞️⭐️

🥁 We can’t wait for @brianbladeofficial & The Fell

🥁 We can’t wait for @brianbladeofficial & The Fellowship Band’s SOLD OUT return to Kuumbwa!

Our thanks to The Hi-Hats for sponsoring the evening.

Last night with @fonvillefribush — blue collar jaz

Last night with @fonvillefribush — blue collar jazz! 🎹🎸🥁👕

On November 19th, the acclaimed composer and piani

On November 19th, the acclaimed composer and pianist @jamesgordonwilliamsmusic will take the Kuumbwa stage! Get your tickets today! 🎹

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TONIGHT: @fonvillefribush at 7pm! Don't miss out,

TONIGHT: @fonvillefribush at 7pm! Don't miss out, there are still a few tickets left! ⭐️👕

🎟️ Link in bio

💿 New Music Friday 💿 Check out the @joshuaredmanm

💿 New Music Friday 💿

Check out the @joshuaredmanmusic Quartet's new single "God Bless the Child," a tribute to Sonny Rollins! The full album "If Ever You Would Leave Us (we play for Rollins)" arrives Nov 20th ⭐️

Stream the single now, and make sure to grab a ticket to the 9 PM show on November 4th before it sells out!

🎧 Listen at the link in @joshuaredmanmusic's bio
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🛍️💿 RECORD SWAP EPISODE 1: @benflocks 🎷 Ben Flock

🛍️💿 RECORD SWAP EPISODE 1: @benflocks 🎷

Ben Flocks talks saxophone heroes, Kuumbwa memories, and more on the first episode of our new series “Record Swap,” in collaboration with @redwood.records.ca🌲⭐️

Stay tuned for more! Thank you to Ben, Tyler, and Rudy for your time and musical expertise 🎶

🎧 Music in video: “Harvest” and “Carolina Moon” by Ben Flocks.
🌙 Stream “Moonshades” now at the link in @benflocks bio!

💿 Staff Pick! 💿 🎺 @skylartang_'s Kuumbwa debut is

💿 Staff Pick! 💿

🎺 @skylartang_'s Kuumbwa debut is sure to be one for the books 📚

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We can't wait to dance to the GRAMMY–winning flame

We can't wait to dance to the GRAMMY–winning flamenco quartet @las_migas on November 16th! You don't want to miss this one ✨

🎟️ Link in bio

The "bold and dynamic" @kenokadagroup ft. Yoyoka t

The "bold and dynamic" @kenokadagroup ft. Yoyoka takes the Kuumbwa stage on November 12 – get your tickets now! 🎵

🎟️ Link in bio

@las_migas' beautiful rendition of 'A Mi Manera,'

@las_migas' beautiful rendition of 'A Mi Manera,' a Spanish version of Frank Sinatra’s classic 'My Way' ✨

Make sure to get your tickets to their show on November 16! 💃

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