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Kuumbwa Jazz & Cabrillo Festival
Present: ‘A Change is Gonna Come’

April 24

Sullivan Fortner Trio

April 27

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Master Class: Dafnis Prieto –
Drumming Beyond Patterns

April 28

Dafnis Prieto –
Sí o Sí Quartet

April 29

Upcoming Events

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Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening & The Blue Ribbon Boys

Saturday, April 25 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Sullivan Fortner Trio

Monday, April 27 @ 7:00 PM

Master Class: Dafnis Prieto – Drumming Beyond Patterns

Tuesday, April 28 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Dafnis Prieto – Sí o Sí Quartet

Wednesday, April 29 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

International Jazz Day: Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band

Thursday, April 30 @ 7:00 PM

Friday, May 1 @ 7:30 PM

@kuumbwajazz

'Sullivan Fortner, Jr. on Not Playing it Too Safe:

'Sullivan Fortner, Jr. on Not Playing it Too Safe: “Learning Excites Me”' – @sfclassicalvoice

The innovative @sullivanfortnerjr Trio returns to Kuumbwa!

🎟️ Tickets selling fast, get yours at the link in our bio.

#sulllivanfortner #kuumbwajazz

“...an evening celebrating the American tradition

“...an evening celebrating the American tradition of protest songs. Classics from the 1960s and beyond are given a strings-and-voice arrangement, one that also draws from gospel, chamber music, and other musical disciplines.” – @goodtimessc

Join us for this special collaboration with @cabrillofestival, @ucsc Arts Division's ‘April in Santa Cruz’ Festival of Creative Music, and @rippleartsfestsantacruz on April 24 at Kuumbwa Jazz.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#palaverstrings #nicholasphan

"...Fortner is anointed, a prophet of swing who tu

"...Fortner is anointed, a prophet of swing who turns every tune he touches into the essence of jazz." – @mercnews

Don't miss the @sullivanfortnerjr Trio, one of our Spring Staff Picks! ⭐️

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#sullivanfortner #kuumbwajazz

☮️ @bartzoyo led us in a chorus wishing for "peace

☮️ @bartzoyo led us in a chorus wishing for "peace and health" and we're still feeling the good vibes.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#garybartz #kuumbwajazz

Join us in celebrating @unesco's @intljazzday with

Join us in celebrating @unesco's @intljazzday with the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz #kuumbwajazzhonorband

Thank you to The New York Times for featuring us i

Thank you to The New York Times for featuring us in '36 Hours in Santa Cruz'! Honored to be in such fine company, including our neighbors at @thealleyoop and @redwood.records.ca!

📰 Check out the full article at the link in our bio.

An all-star ensemble, befitting Miles and Coltrane

An all-star ensemble, befitting Miles and Coltrane’s legacies. Thank you to the @heyemmet Quintet for an inspiring night of music.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#emmetcohen #kuumbwajazz

Always a pleasure to have our good friend @leerite

Always a pleasure to have our good friend @leeritenourofficial back on the Kuumbwa stage.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#leeritenour #kuumbwajazz

Join us for Colombian accordionist and singer/song

Join us for Colombian accordionist and singer/songwriter @gregoriouribe’s double feature at Kuumbwa!

🪗 May 4 – Gregorio Uribe in Concert

🗺️ May 5 – Master Class: A Journey Through Colombian Music (Free!)
A musical tour through the different regions of Colombia and their unique rhythms.

📋 Tickets and registration info at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to @ucscthi for sponsoring these events.

#gregoriouribe #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Over 45 solo albums, 200 recordings as a musical g

Over 45 solo albums, 200 recordings as a musical guest, and a career spanning six decades – NEA Jazz Master and legendary saxophonist @bartzoyo returns to Kuumbwa on April 20.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz #garybartz #santacruzmusic

Started the week strong with the hard-hitting @mjl

Started the week strong with the hard-hitting @mjlettieri Group last Monday!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#marklettieri #kuumbwajazz

"Highly regarded in the music community for his sk

"Highly regarded in the music community for his skill, style and dazzling versatility..." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss @leeritenourofficial's return to Kuumbwa on April 9!

🎟️ 9PM Tickets at the link in our bio.

#leeritenour #santacruzmusic

Thank you, @maryhalvorsonmusic and Canis Major, fo

Thank you, @maryhalvorsonmusic and Canis Major, for an unforgettable musical journey.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#maryhalvorson #kuumbwajazz

A captivating night with the @pasqualegrassomusic

A captivating night with the @pasqualegrassomusic Trio.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#pasqualegrasso #kuumbwajazz

“...his love of fusion and sense of the guitar as

“...his love of fusion and sense of the guitar as the perfect means of expression remain central to his art.” – Guitar Player Magazine

Don't miss @leeritenourofficial's return to Kuumbwa on April 9 – tickets are selling fast! 🎟️ Link in bio.

#leeritenour #santacruzmusic #kuumbwajazz

@kuumbwajazz & @cabrillofestival of Contemporary M

@kuumbwajazz & @cabrillofestival of Contemporary Music Present: ‘A Change is Gonna Come’

Join us at Kuumbwa on April 24 for an evening celebrating the legacy of American protest songs, with renowned ensemble @palaverstrings and award-winning tenor @grecchinois.

We're partnering with our friends at @cabrillofestival of Contemporary Music, @ucsc Arts Division’s ‘April in Santa Cruz’ Festival of Creative Music, and the inaugural @rippleartsfestsantacruz for this very special evening – we hope you'll join us!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#cabrillofestival #palaverstrings #nicholasphan #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

An honor to welcome the legendary @bookertjonesmus

An honor to welcome the legendary @bookertjonesmusic back to Kuumbwa for two sold-out shows ⭐️

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#bookertjones #kuumbwajazz

Join us for a two-day feature with GRAMMY-winning

Join us for a two-day feature with GRAMMY-winning drummer and composer, @dafnisprieto!

✏️ April 28 – Master Class – Drumming Beyond Patterns
Free to attend in-person or via streaming.

🥁 April 29 – Sí o Sí Quartet
Featuring @peter.apfelbaum on woodwinds, @martinbejeranomusic on piano, and @ryckz on electric bass.

Registration information and tickets at the link in our bio.

#dafnisprieto #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"With five Grammy awards to his credit, guitarist,

"With five Grammy awards to his credit, guitarist, producer, composer and educator Mark Lettieri combines multifarious instrumental skill with a passion for transcending genre." – @goodtimessc

⚡️ @mjlettieri returns with his band featuring @wesonbass on bass, @danielportermusic on keyboards, and @jtondrums on drums.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast – get yours today at the link in our bio.

#marklettieri #marklettierigroup #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

@lakeciab brought joy to the Kuumbwa stage! 📸 @r.

@lakeciab brought joy to the Kuumbwa stage!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#lakeciabenjamin #kuumbwajazz

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