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Tom Paxton and The Don Juans

Friday, February 28 @ 7:30 PM

Skyness: Dan Costa Live in California

Saturday, February 29 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Regina Carter & Xavier Davis

Monday, March 2 @ 7:00 PM

Support Jazz Education! Dine at Shadowbrook

Tuesday, March 3 @ 5:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Roberto Fonseca – Yesun

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Vocalist Veronica Swift returns to Santa Cruz for

An honor to have the inimitable David Sanborn on o

An honor to have the inimitable David Sanborn on our stage. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #davidsanborn @davidsanbornofficial #jazz #saxophone #concertphotography #santacruz #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz

Don’t miss the legendary David Sanborn tonight.

Paris Combo brings their cosmopolitan and urbane G

Last night’s Stacey Kent concert was the perfect

Last night’s Stacey Kent concert was the perfect way to welcome in an amazing week of music at Kuumbwa. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #staceykent @staceykentofficial #kuumbwajazz #jazz #concertphotography #santacruz #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz

🥁 central at yesterday’s master class with Ji

🥁 central at yesterday’s master class with Jim Payne. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) @funkydrummerjimpayne #jimpayne #kuumbwajazz #drums #musiceducation #santacruz

Legends. 🎟🎟: link in profile | Our thanks to

🦖 Best bass headstock of all-time. 🦖 (📷:

🦖 Best bass headstock of all-time. 🦖 (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #bass #trex #santacruz #concertphotography #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz

Thank you, @kandacesprings, for a magical evening

Thank you, @kandacesprings, for a magical evening of music. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kandacesprings #kuumbwajazz #concertphotography #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz

TONIGHT...just a few tickets left! 🎟🎟: link

Proud to be new members of the @steinwayandsons fa

Proud to be new members of the @steinwayandsons family! Our deepest thanks to all who helped to make this possible, and to Gerald Clayton, Aaron Goldberg, Benny Green, and Christian Sands for helping us find the perfect piano for Kuumbwa. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #steinway #piano

Virtuoso, powerhouse pianist Hiromi visits Kuumbwa

Melissa Aldana brings the music from her new album

"We had our beloved Yamaha C7 for over 32 years. S

"We had our beloved Yamaha C7 for over 32 years. Smith Dobson and I went to San Francisco to purchase the piano back in 1987, and Cedar Walton and Cecil Taylor were the first pianists to christen the keys at Kuumbwa. Our Yamaha is a beautiful instrument that has been played and loved by the cream-of-the-crop in the jazz world, including Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea! I am so happy that this great piano's life will continue in the home of our dear friend, Benny Green. Benny loves and has played this piano since the beginning, as well as on three live albums, including Ray Brown's Bassface back in 1993. Our Yamaha's legacy will live on!" - Tim Jackson, Artistic Director/Co-Founder, Kuumbwa Jazz (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

We're excited to announce that we’re partnering

Last night’s sold-out Chris Botti concert was th

Last night’s sold-out Chris Botti concert was the perfect, celebratory way to cap off the weekend. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #chrisbotti @chrisbottimusic #kuumbwajazz #riotheatre @riotheatresantacruz #jazz #santacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz #concertphotography

🎉🎉 June 🎉🎉 🎟🎟: link in profile #

Spring is just around the corner and our May conce

We're thrilled to announce that we're partnering w

David Sanborn, one of the most iconic saxophonists

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