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CANCELLED - Old Blind Dogs

Friday, September 18 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Al Di Meola – Acoustic Ensemble – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, September 22 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Al Di Meola – Acoustic Ensemble – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, September 22 @ 9:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Wednesday, September 23 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Bill Frisell & HARMONY FIVE feat. Petra Haden, Hank Roberts, Luke Bergman & Tim Angulo – 7:00 PM

Thursday, September 24 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Bill Frisell & HARMONY FIVE feat. Petra Haden, Hank Roberts, Luke Bergman & Tim Angulo – 9:00 PM

Thursday, September 24 @ 9:00 PM

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A few 9 PM tickets for @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIV

A few 9 PM tickets for @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE are still available, so get them while you can – and read all about the band in the @sfchronicle! 📰

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🎸 NOW ON SALE: @charliehunterguitar & @ella_rae_fe

🎸 NOW ON SALE: @charliehunterguitar & @ella_rae_feingold | February 16

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📸 swipe for 80s

📸 swipe for 80s

📢 Just a handful of 9 PM tickets left for @bill.fr

📢 Just a handful of 9 PM tickets left for @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE on September 24 🎸

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🌊 Riding the wave with the @nduduzomakhathini Trio

🌊 Riding the wave with the @nduduzomakhathini Trio...“passion as big as the ocean” 🌅

🎧 Playlist: September at Kuumbwa 🍂 Check out the

🎧 Playlist: September at Kuumbwa 🍂

Check out the artists playing Kuumbwa this month...so much good stuff!

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🐝 Low Ticket Alert! Tickets are flying for the @y

🐝 Low Ticket Alert!

Tickets are flying for the @yellowjackets.music’s return on October 11, so get yours quick.

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⭐️ New Music Friday! ⭐️ Can't get enough of @gabt

⭐️ New Music Friday! ⭐️

Can't get enough of @gabtron007's 'Diavola' 🌶️

Give it a spin and get your tickets for November 5 🎤

💿 Link in @gabtron007's bio
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💿 Staff Pick! 💿 Don't miss @fonvillefribush’s Kuu

💿 Staff Pick! 💿

Don't miss @fonvillefribush’s Kuumbwa debut this October. 👕

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💫 Join us for @cyrilleaimee's eagerly-anticipated

💫 Join us for @cyrilleaimee's eagerly-anticipated return to Kuumbwa!

🎶 A night of music that uplifts and inspires, featuring renowned pianist @oui_mathispicard.

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🎶 New Music Friday! 🎶 🔁 On repeat...@dossantoschi

🎶 New Music Friday! 🎶

🔁 On repeat...@dossantoschi's new album 'Es Amor' 💌 Check it out and don't miss their Kuumbwa debut on October 15!

💿 Streaming link in @dossantoschi's bio
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⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Get your @somimusic tickets tod

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Get your @somimusic tickets today and check out her new album 'What Does It Take To Bloom?' 💐

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Join us at the @riotheatresantacruz on December 12

Join us at the @riotheatresantacruz on December 12 for @thewootenbrothersofficial! ⭐️

Tickets are going fast this legendary and GRAMMY award-winning family band, so don't miss out!

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🦆 Duck Island vibes, Kuumbwa style. Throwback to 1

🦆 Duck Island vibes, Kuumbwa style. Throwback to 1975. ☮️

Looking forward to the upcoming @duckislandfestival from our friends at @redwood.records.ca, @moesalley, and @thecrepeplace.

🏝️ See you in September for great day of music at Santa Cruz's favorite floating stage.

Tools of the Trade: @simonphillipsofficial's rig 🥁

Tools of the Trade: @simonphillipsofficial's rig 🥁

🥁🔥 Epic night with Simon Phillips & Protocol 6.

🥁🔥

Epic night with Simon Phillips & Protocol 6.

🎶 New Music Friday! @nduduzomakhathini's beautifu

🎶 New Music Friday!

@nduduzomakhathini's beautiful new record 'The Myth We Choose' "...advocates for a better world and greater responsibility toward the future." – Jazz Trail 📰

Listen now and join us September 10 to experience it live!

🎧 Link in @nduduzomakhathini's bio
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Recognize anybody? 😉 📸 Some beautiful images by @

Recognize anybody? 😉

📸 Some beautiful images by @henrydiltz from the 60s and 70s. Join us on November 7 for the stories from 'Behind the Lens' 🎞️

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🎺 @brassqueensnyc. September 23. Don't miss out! 🎷

🎺 @brassqueensnyc. September 23. Don't miss out! 🎷

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🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨 Join us for @bill.frisell &

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨

Join us for @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE on September 24. 7pm – sold out, 9pm – limited tickets available! 🎸

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