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Sin Sisters Burlesque

Saturday, August 13 @ 8:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

CANCELLED – Joe Farnsworth–Peter Bernstein ‘Time to Swing’ Quartet

Monday, August 15 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

RESCHEDULED – Kenny Garrett: Sounds from the Ancestors

Thursday, August 18 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Friday, August 19 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, August 20 @ 8:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

John Pizzarelli Trio

Monday, August 22 @ 7:00 PM

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Bay Area favorites Mimi Fox and Pamela Rose will b

Bay Area favorites Mimi Fox and Pamela Rose will be teaming up for a blues-steeped evening of duets at Kuumbwa on September 1st. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️: and info. #kuumbwajazz #mimifox #pamelarose #guitar #vocals #duet #jazz #blues #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #studenttickets #livemusic @downtownsantacruz @mimifoxjazz

What a night, what a Kuumbwa debut…thank you, Is

What a night, what a Kuumbwa debut…thank you, Isaiah Sharkey! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #isaiahsharkey #kuumbwajazz #guitar #vocals #gospel #funk #rock #jazz #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @sharkey335 #concertphotography

A full house (both onstage and in the audience!) f

A full house (both onstage and in the audience!) for @terence_blanchard featuring the E-Collective and @tiq_music. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #terenceblanchard #ecollective #turtleislandquartet #jazz #chambermusic #trumpet #wayneshorter #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography @downtownsantacruz

It's always a good time when R&B icon @bookertjone

It's always a good time when R&B icon @bookertjonesmusic visits the Kuumbwa stage. Join us on August 25th...student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #bookertjones #soul #r&b #santacruz @downtownsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #studenttickets

Few can interpret a tune like @johnpizzarellioffi

Few can interpret a tune like
@johnpizzarelliofficial. We can't wait to see what he has in-store with his 'New Standards' project! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #johnpizzarelli #kuumbwajazz #jazz #guitar #vocals #greatamericansongbook #santacruz
@downtownsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Once upon a time, @jenny_scheinman was a volunteer

Once upon a time, @jenny_scheinman was a volunteer washing dishes in our café...so it's always extra special when we have the chance to welcome her back to the Kuumbwa stage. Thank you, Jenny, for being a part of the Kuumbwa story! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #jennyscheinman #violin #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

We're thrilled to be partnering with our friends a

We're thrilled to be partnering with our friends at the @montereyjazzfestival to present fado icon @marizaoficial at Carmel's @sunset_cultural_center on October 11th. Tickets are now on-sale! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #mariza #fado #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazz #sunsetcenter

Don't miss searing blues guitarist Chris Cain's re

Don't miss searing blues guitarist Chris Cain's return to the Kuumbwa stage on Friday, August 19th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #chriscain #blues #guitar #bluesguitar #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Such a great night with the Ben Williams Band on M

Such a great night with the Ben Williams Band on Monday! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #benwilliams
@benwmsonbass #kuumbwajazz @downtownsantacruz
#santacruz #jazz #bass #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Don't miss Isaiah Sharkey's Kuumbwa debut and his

Don't miss Isaiah Sharkey's Kuumbwa debut and his irresistible blend of gospel, funk, rock, and jazz. Mark your calendars for August 11th! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #isaiahsharkey #kuumbwajazz #guitar #vocals #gospel #funk #rock #jazz #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @sharkey335

Renowned trumpeter and composer @terence_blanchard

Renowned trumpeter and composer @terence_blanchard is fusing his E-Collective with the @tiq_music string ensemble for a celebration of Wayne Shorter's musical legacy. This unique tour visits Kuumbwa Jazz for two sets on August 8th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to @tomralstonconcrete for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #terenceblanchard #ecollective #turtleislandquartet #jazz #chambermusic #trumpet #wayneshorter #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Few artists can weave a musical narrative and tell

Few artists can weave a musical narrative and tell a story through song like Nellie McKay, who returns to Kuumbwa on August 3rd. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #nelliemckay #jazz #cabaret #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz

Kicked off the weekend early last night with the Y

Kicked off the weekend early last night with the Yosvany Terry Quartet. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #yosvanyterry
@downtownsantacruz
#santacruz #jazz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography @yosvanyterry

Such an inspiring night on Wednesday. Thank you, @

Such an inspiring night on Wednesday. Thank you, @speakforchangemovement, @thomassagepedersen, @willis.cat, @sccblackhealthmatters, @kidominator, @imdariusjones, and @anindexofmusic! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

Marcia Ball brings her rollicking roadhouse piano

Marcia Ball brings her rollicking roadhouse piano to town on August 1st! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to Joyce Nordquist for sponsoring the evening. #marciaball #kuumbwajazz #santacruz @downtownsantacruz #blues #piano #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @longtallmarciaball

Kicking off the week on the right note with the Jo

Kicking off the week on the right note with the Joel Frahm Trio last night. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) @joelfrahmofficial #kuumbwajazz #joelfrahm #jazz #saxophone #santacruz
@downtownsantacruz
#downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz #concertphotography

Renowned violinist @jenny_scheinman and her quinte

Renowned violinist @jenny_scheinman and her quintet will be bringing a batch of new material – written and honed in the wilderness of northern California – to Kuumbwa on Thursday, July 28th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #jennyscheinman #violin #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Bassists and all string players alike, join us on

Bassists and all string players alike, join us on July 26th for our next free Master Class, featuring Matt Bohn. 'Internal & External Workings of the Double Bass' will provide a fascinating inside look at the instrument. Join us in-person or stream it online! Link in bio for more info. #kuumbwajazz #masterclass #musiceducation #jazzeducation #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #bass #jazz @downtownsantacruz @bohn_matt

🇫🇷Bastille Day🇫🇷 with @sonomusette! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #sonomusette #bastilleday #edithpiaf #santacruz @downtownsantacruz #chanson #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Bassist and bandleader extraordinaire Ben Williams

Bassist and bandleader extraordinaire Ben Williams brings the music of his new album, "I AM A MAN," to Santa Cruz on July 25th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #benwilliams
@benwmsonbass #kuumbwajazz @downtownsantacruz
#santacruz #jazz #bass #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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