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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, August 3 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Sylvia Cuenca’s Bridging Generations feat. Wallace Roney Jr., Rico Jones, David Kikoski & Essiet Okon Essiet

Thursday, August 6 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Friday, August 7 @ 7:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag

Saturday, August 8 @ 8:30 PM

Master Class: Gaw Vang Williams – Dynamics & Tone for Vocal Storytelling

Tuesday, August 11 @ 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Angelo De Augustine with Elanor Moss

Wednesday, August 12 @ 7:30 PM

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🍂 Join us for our free Master Classes this fall, i

🍂 Join us for our free Master Classes this fall, in-person or streaming!

Head to the link in our bio for registration and more info.

#kuumbwajazz

A powerful night of music from @yiliancanizares an

A powerful night of music from @yiliancanizares and her band, @childo.tomas and @robertojr.vizcaino ✨

#yiliancanizares #kuumbwajazz

"Everything you could look for in a pianist – tast

"Everything you could look for in a pianist – taste, clarity of touch, technique, wit, erudition, harmonic depth, lyricism, rhythmic authority..." – @allaboutjazzmedia

The Bill O'Connell Trio featuring Lincoln Goines and Jon Krosnick will bring an evening of invigorating Latin jazz on August 19.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#billoconnell #lincolngoines #jonkrosnick #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Taking it back to the beginnings. @jazzmafiamusic'

Taking it back to the beginnings. @jazzmafiamusic's 25th Anniversary Retrospective will celebrate the music from the band's early days.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#jazzmafia #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

A show-stopping moment from a brilliant night of m

A show-stopping moment from a brilliant night of music. Thank you to all who joined us for this memorable album release celebration with @keshavbatish & Friends!

#keshavbatish #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ @briaskonberg returns to Kuumbw

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

@briaskonberg returns to Kuumbwa on August 7, playing songs from her latest albums 'Brass' and 'Indigo'.

#briaskonberg #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🌹 Performing songs from her family-inspired Spanis

🌹 Performing songs from her family-inspired Spanish language album 'Canto de Mi Corazón', @marinacrousemusic presents a special evening of classic boleros and more on August 13.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#marinacrouse #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

“Wherever her muse takes her, she trusts her ears.

“Wherever her muse takes her, she trusts her ears...” – @ebtimes

Tickets are selling fast for @yiliancanizares’ return to Kuumbwa on July 28!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#yiliancanizares #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

1 night. 2 of Santa Cruz’s favorite local bands.

1 night. 2 of Santa Cruz’s favorite local bands.

Join us for this double bill featuring @deathandsaxes and @fullcourtpress.band!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#deathandsaxes #fullcourtpress #kuumbwajazz

After last year's sold-out show, @briaskonberg ret

After last year's sold-out show, @briaskonberg returns on August 7 with her latest album, 'Brass' 🎺

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Boyd Brown & Helene Milner for sponsoring this evening.

#briaskonberg #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

An all-star ensemble led by an innovative drummer.

An all-star ensemble led by an innovative drummer. Don't miss Sylvia Cuenca's Bridging Generations on August 6!

Featuring:
🎺 @wallaceroneyjr on trumpet
🎷 @ricojonesmusic on saxophone
🎹 @kayemode on piano
🎶 @essiet.essiet on bass
🥁 @sylvia_cuenca_drums on drums.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund for sponsoring this evening.

#sylviacuenca #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📣 December shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calend

📣 December shows are on sale now!

🎟️ Full calendar and tickets at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"The idea of sonic kinship is...a fairly ancient i

"The idea of sonic kinship is...a fairly ancient idea that the relationships of the notes within a raag are reflecting upon the relationships we keep in our lives. And every song in some way reflects on these ideas..." – Keshav Batish, @nprmontereybay 'Green Room'

Don't miss this special album release celebration, featuring @keshavbatish & Friends in Sonic Kinship!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#keshavbatish #kuumbwajazz

"Intergenerational multi-instrumentalist and UC Sa

"Intergenerational multi-instrumentalist and UC Santa Cruz alumnus Keshav Batish exudes a focused intensity and compassionate disposition that transcends his performances." – @goodtimessc

Celebrate @keshavbatish's album release with us on July 20.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#keshavbatish #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Monday's show with @maruja.limon had everyone up o

Monday's show with @maruja.limon had everyone up on their feet!

Thank you to all who joined us ⭐️

#marujalimon #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ @yiliancanizares returns on Jul

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

@yiliancanizares returns on July 28.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#yiliancanizares #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

A staple of the Bay Area jazz scene, powerhouse vo

A staple of the Bay Area jazz scene, powerhouse vocalist @kimnalleyjazz returns to Kuumbwa on August 3.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Wanda Harris for sponsoring this evening.

#kimnalley #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨 🎸 Guitarist @ray_obiedo ret

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨

🎸 Guitarist @ray_obiedo returns with his Latin Jazz Ensemble, featuring legendary percussionist, @pete_escovedo 🪘

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#rayobiedo #peteescovedo #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

A soulfully sweet Kuumbwa debut from @taeandthenei

A soulfully sweet Kuumbwa debut from @taeandtheneighborly ✨

#taeandtheneighborly #kuumbwajazz

📣 November shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calenda

📣 November shows are on sale now!

🎟️ Full calendar and tickets at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz

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