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Saturday, March 28 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Booker T. Jones – 7:00 PM

Sunday, March 29 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Booker T. Jones – 9:00 PM

Sunday, March 29 @ 9:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Pasquale Grasso Trio

Monday, March 30 @ 7:00 PM

CANCELLED - World Class Music Live Presents: Dobet Gnahoré

Wednesday, April 1 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Mary Halvorson – Canis Major

Thursday, April 2 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

Applications for the Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Su

Applications for the Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Supporting Young Women in Jazz, are now open!

✨ This scholarship package will provide the awardee with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kuumbwa’s inspiring music education programs and renowned concert experiences.

Application link in our bio, or email chanel@kuumbwajazz.org for details.

💫 A spellbinding night of music from the @immanuel

💫 A spellbinding night of music from the @immanuel.wilkins Quartet.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

"As a recording artist and top-billed performer, h

"As a recording artist and top-billed performer, her synthesis of jazz, funk, rhythm and blues and hip-hop elements has earned Benjamin numerous accolades." – @goodtimessc

@lakeciab returns to Kuumbwa leading her electric band on March 27.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lakeciabenjamin #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎹 The evocative pianist and composer @sullivanfort

🎹 The evocative pianist and composer @sullivanfortnerjr returns to Kuumbwa with his trio on April 27, fresh off his 2026 GRAMMY win for 'Best Jazz Instrumental Album'.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to A-Train Law for sponsoring this evening.

#sullivanfortner #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

“one of the leading jazz/pop vocalists of her gene

“one of the leading jazz/pop vocalists of her generation” – Broadway World

💗 The @realjanemonheit Duo promises a heartfelt evening of vocal-piano duets, with Monheit on vocals and Michael Kanan on piano.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#janemonheit #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ A guitarist with avant-garde fl

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

A guitarist with avant-garde flair, @maryhalvorsonmusic brings her new group ‘Canis Major’ to Kuumbwa on April 2.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#maryhalvorson #kuumbwajazz

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! The @heyemmet Quintet, featur

🚨 Low Ticket Alert!

The @heyemmet Quintet, featuring @jeremypeltthegriot, @tivon_bzz, Reuben Rogers, and @joefarnsworthdrums, presents 'Miles & Coltrane at 100' – a celebration of two jazz icons.

🎟️ 7 PM show is sold out, 9 PM tickets available at the link in our bio.

#emmetcohen #emmetcohenquintet #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! With a career spanning five d

🚨 Low Ticket Alert!

With a career spanning five decades, acclaimed guitarist @leeritenourofficial returns to Kuumbwa for 'Lee Ritenour & Friends'.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to William J. Codiga Family Foundation for sponsoring this evening.

#leeritenour #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Thank you to @jeffantoniukmusic for an insightful

Thank you to @jeffantoniukmusic for an insightful Master Class on 'Building the Blues' – and thanks to the @jazzsocietysantacruz for helping to make it possible and for hosting the jam session!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

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

#jeffantoniuk #kuumbwajazz

"...this alto sax player took the [jazz] genre by

"...this alto sax player took the [jazz] genre by storm...playing and arranging pieces that tap into the soul of the art form while keeping his movements fresh, modern and innovative." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss the @immanuel.wilkins Quartet on March 24!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#immanuelwilkins #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Two packed houses for the ever-funky @charliehunte

Two packed houses for the ever-funky @charliehunterguitar Trio, with special guest @losteele!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#charliehuntertrio #charliehunter #kuumbwajazz

⚡️ Don't miss the @mjlettieri Group's hard-driving

⚡️ Don't miss the @mjlettieri Group's hard-driving, guitar-powered grooves on April 6.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Jon Hoech for sponsoring this evening.

#marklettieri #marklettierigroup #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

@ednavazquezmusic brought her heart, soul, and enc

@ednavazquezmusic brought her heart, soul, and enchanting whistle to the Kuumbwa stage.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#ednavazquez #kuumbwajazz

@westerliesmusic transcended genres, eras, and sty

@westerliesmusic transcended genres, eras, and styles in perfect harmony 🎺✨

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#thewesterlies #kuumbwajazz

"An unflinching original who has revealed new poss

"An unflinching original who has revealed new possibilities within the music." – The New York Times

Guitarist @maryhalvorsonmusic brings her new group, Canis Major, to Kuumbwa on April 2.

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#maryhalvorson #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

@pasqualegrassomusic brings uniquely innovative mu

@pasqualegrassomusic brings uniquely innovative musical stylings – and his trio – to Kuumbwa on March 30!

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#pasqualegrasso #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

An inspiring two days with @kaethe.hostetter teach

An inspiring two days with @kaethe.hostetter teaching her 'Intro to Ethiopian Music' Master Class, and celebrating the release of her upcoming album with a hometown show 🎻

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#kaethehostetter #kuumbwajazz

"The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz

"The alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul—she’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation" – The New Yorker

GRAMMY nominated saxophonist @lakeciab will light up the Kuumbwa stage on March 27.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lakeciabenjamin #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"Growing up in Jalisco, Mexico, Vazquez was raised

"Growing up in Jalisco, Mexico, Vazquez was raised on traditional Mexican music along with R&B, jazz, folk and rock giving her a cornucopia of sound to draw from..." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss @ednavazquezmusic's solo show on March 15! 🌹

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ednavazquez #santacruzmusic

🪩 Celebrate like it's 1978 with @josejamesmusic, w

🪩 Celebrate like it's 1978 with @josejamesmusic, who is returning to Kuumbwa on March 26!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Jazz Divas for sponsoring this evening.

#josejames #kuumbawjazz #santacruzmusic

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