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Mondays with Kuumbwa – Claudia Villela & Romero Lubambo Encore

Monday, May 10

Mondays with Kuumbwa – Hank & Ella with the Fine Country Band

Monday, May 17

Virtual Master Class – Jonathan Barber: Drumming with Intention

Tuesday, May 18 @ 6:00 PM

Mondays with Kuumbwa – Mads Tolling

Monday, May 24

Omar Sosa B-Bay Quartet – Livestreamed Concert

Thursday, May 27 @ 7:00 PM

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Monday, June 14

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Kuumbwa’s Summer Jazz Camp is back in 2021! In p

Kuumbwa’s Summer Jazz Camp is back in 2021! In partnership with Cabrillo College’s Summer Youth Program, we will be presenting a small-capacity (14 students per session), outdoor camp June 14-24. Link in bio to learn more about the camp, the health and safety precautions that will be in place, and how to register! #kuumbwajazz #jazzcamp @cabrilloextension #cabrilloextension #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #summercamp @cabrillocollege

Next week's Mondays with Kuumbwa episode features

Next week's Mondays with Kuumbwa episode features a spellbinding encore set from our good friends Claudia Villela and Romero Lubambo. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #mondayswithkuumbwa #claudiavillela @claudiavillelamusic #romerolubambo @romerolubambo

We're thrilled to be partnering with @yosalmusic a

We're thrilled to be partnering with @yosalmusic and @montereyjazzfestival to present a virtual summer camp experience: the California Central Coast Orchestra and Jazz Academy (aka @cojacmusic)! Link in bio to learn more about this three-week online camp. #kuumbwajazz #elsistema #yosal #montereyjazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #summercamp #virtual #virtualcamp

Today is your last chance to bid! Our Swingtime in

Today is your last chance to bid! Our Swingtime into Springtime online fundraising auction will be closing at 7:30 PM PST tonight, May 5th, so be sure to place your bids on the fantastic items available, supporting our virtual concert and music education programs. Link in bio to browse & bid! #kuumbwajazz #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #fundraiser #nonprofit #auction #santacruz

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Jazz Guitar Package [link in bi

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Jazz Guitar Package [link in bio to bid!] – From inspiration, to equipment, to instruction, this jazz guitar package has it all! Start by spinning some of the classic jazz guitar vinyl albums included and get inspired to play and develop your sound. Santa Cruz guitarist and instructor Brian Fitzgerald will provide you with an informative and enlightening hour-long virtual guitar lesson that will help you unlock the skills and sound you desire. All of this will be complemented by a bundle of awesome gear from renowned archtop luthiers Benedetto Guitars, based in Savannah, Georgia. #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #guitar #jazzguitar #vinyl #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity @benedetto_guitars #benedettoguitars #kennyburrell #charliechristian #patmartino #grantgreen #wesmontgomery

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: 10" Vinyl Selections [link in b

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: 10" Vinyl Selections [link in bio to bid!] – A curated batch of 10" vinyl albums by the Chet Baker, Harry Edison, Gerry Mulligan, and Nat King Cole. Thank you, Tim Folger for donating! #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #vinyl #vinylcollector #vinylcommunity #chetbaker #natkingcole#harryedison #gerrymulligan

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Rare CD Box Sets [link in bio t

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Rare CD Box Sets [link in bio to bid!] – We have three separate lots of rare CD box sets in excellent condition, including Miles Davis' Complete On The Corner Sessions, The Big Ol' Box of New Orleans 4-CD set, and a collectors edition of War's original eight albums with the CDs still factory sealed! #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #milesdavis #onthecorner #neworleans #war #cd #boxset

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: "Jazz Night @ The Symphony" [li

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: "Jazz Night @ The Symphony" [link in bio to bid!] – This stunningly vibrant large-scale canvas painting by Santa Cruz-based artist Suzanne McCourt captures the energy and dynamics of jazz. As Suzanne's artist statement describes, "I love globs of paint, brushstrokes of color, the surprise of texture, and passion of creativity. 1 + 1 does not = 2 in my design of art. Art equals an infinite creative process beyond the sum of parts." All of which is gloriously captured in this painting. #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #symphony #painting #fineart

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Handmade Pen & Pencil Set [link

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Handmade Pen & Pencil Set [link in bio to bid!] – The perfect accessory for your work-from-home workstation, this elegant pen and pencil set made of English yew was handmade by Tim Johnson of the Santa Cruz Woodturner's Club. The pen takes a standard cross refill and the pencil uses 0.5mm lead. Thank you, Tim, for donating! #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #yew #pen #pencil #woodturning #woodworking #handmade

We can hardly wait to welcome Omar Sosa, along wit

We can hardly wait to welcome Omar Sosa, along with his new B-Bay Quartet, back to the Kuumbwa stage this spring for a livestreamed concert. Link in bio to register for this May 27th event! #kuumbwajazz #santacruz @omarsosamusic #omarsosa #jazz #livestream #livestreamconcert

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Kuumbwa's Opening Week Poster [

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Kuumbwa's Opening Week Poster [link in bio to bid!] – This is a rare piece of Kuumbwa Jazz memorabilia! The Kuumbwa Jazz Center opened its doors in the spring of 1977 with a week of concerts, and this is an original poster from that "Grand Opening Week." This poster, designed by artist Clarke Shultes, has been newly signed by Clarke in 2021, making this a truly unique piece of Kuumbwa history. The poster is presented in a black wooden frame. #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #jazz #memorabilia #poster

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Music Box Champagne [link in bi

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Music Box Champagne [link in bio to bid!] – Founded in 1760, @champagnelanson is known throughout France and the rest of the world for its quality, and their award-winning Music Box series includes an inventive spin on packaging. The bottle of champagne sits in a strategically perforated metal box, at the top of which is a slot for a cell phone. Once you pull out the bottle of bubbly, pop in your phone and you've got a dance party no matter where you are! Thank you, Deidre Hamilton, Laura Sutherland, and Debra Williams of @talkbubblytome, for donating and making this auction lot possible! Must be 21 years or older to bid. Shipping not available. #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #champagne #champagnelanson

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Rare ECM Vinyl Albums [link in

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Rare ECM Vinyl Albums [link in bio to bid!] – A must have for vinyl collectors and/or fans of the renowned ECM record label. These five radio promo "New Music from ECM" samplers were produced from 1976-1980 and feature a wide range of ECM artists. Our thanks to former KUSP DJ Lance Linares for donating these albums! #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #ecm #ecmrecords #jazz #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #radiopromo

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Shadowbrook Gift Certificate [l

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Shadowbrook Gift Certificate [link in bio to bid!] – A one of a kind jewel, @shadowbrook_restaurant has become one of the most iconic restaurants on the West Coast, with over 70 years of history to its name. With this gift certificate you can come see and enjoy for yourself! Thank you, Fran Etow, for donating and making this auction lot possible. #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #capitola #shadowbrook #musiceducation #jazzeducation

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Hand-Turned Wooden Bowls [link

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Hand-Turned Wooden Bowls [link in bio to bid!] – We have two separate lots of beautiful hand-turned wooden bowls, crafted by members of the Santa Cruz Woodturners Club. Each bowl tells a story and is made from uniquely sourced (and oftentimes local) wood. Thank you Wells Shoemaker and Sue Broadston for donating these pieces! #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #woodturner #woodturning #woodworking #bowls #handmade

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Ukulele Discovery Package [link

AUCTION SPOTLIGHT: Ukulele Discovery Package [link in bio to bid!] – Jumpstart your ukulele hobby with this package of musical discovery! It all begins with a beautiful concert ukulele made by @kalabrandmusic. This satin mahogany instrument is from Kala's flagship ukulele collection, and has a beautiful, well-rounded tone. The instrument is accompanied by a convenient carrying case, as well as a handy chord chart and clip-on tuner. This package is highlighted by an hour-long virtual ukulele lesson with David Egan. Whether you are a complete beginner, or have some ukulele experience, David will craft a virtual lesson suited to your skill-set. Thank you @sylvanmusic, Deidre Hamilton, and David Egan for donating and making this auction package possible! #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #fundraising #auction #santacruz #ukulele #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

🎉 AUCTION BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! 🎉 Funds raise

🎉 AUCTION BIDDING IS NOW OPEN! 🎉 Funds raised from our Swingtime into Springtime online auction will support Kuumbwa Jazz as we develop and share new virtual concert and music education programs. Over 35 fantastic auction items are featured, including rare vinyl albums, ukulele and jazz guitar discovery packages, gift certificates, Kuumbwa memorabilia, fine woodworking pieces, original artwork, wine, champagne, and much more! Celebrate International Jazz Day by checking out the auction and making a bid or donation. LINK IN BIO to view all auction lots and bid. #kuumbwajazz #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #fundraiser #nonprofit #auction #internationaljazzday #jazzday @intljazzday

Next week brings us to episode 5️⃣0️⃣ of o

Next week brings us to episode 5️⃣0️⃣ of our Mondays with Kuumbwa online performance series, and what better way to celebrate than with the Ray Obiedo Group?! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #rayobiedo

Fantastic new Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes queued

Fantastic new Mondays with Kuumbwa episodes queued up for May! 5/3 – Ray Obiedo Quintet •
5/10 – Claudia Villela & Romero Lubambo Encore • 5/17 – Hank & Ella with the Fine Country Band • 5/24 – Mads Tolling #kuumbwajazz #mondayswithkuumbwa #santacruz #rayobiedo #claudiavillela @claudiavillelamusic #romerolubambo @romerolubambo #hankandella @fine_country_band #finecountryband #madstolling @madstolling

MORE AUCTION ITEMS ANNOUNCED! Rare vinyl albums, u

MORE AUCTION ITEMS ANNOUNCED! Rare vinyl albums, ukulele and jazz guitar packages, restaurant and winery gift certificates, Kuumbwa memorabilia, fine woodworking pieces, top-shelf wine and champagne, and more! Funds raised from this online event will support Kuumbwa Jazz’s nonprofit mission as we develop and share new virtual concert and music education programs. Bidding begins on April 30th! Link in bio for more details and to check out the items. #kuumbwajazz #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #fundraiser #nonprofit #auction

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