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Tony Lindsay Quintet

July 16

Keshav Batish & Friends
in Sonic Kinship

July 20

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Michael Wolff Quartet

July 23

Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble
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July 27

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Tony Lindsay Quintet feat. Tom Politzer, John R. Burr, Gary Brown & Deszon Claiborne

Thursday, July 16 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 18 @ 7:00 PM

CANCELLED - Leah Song

Sunday, July 19 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Keshav Batish & Friends in Sonic Kinship – Album Release Celebration

Monday, July 20 @ 7:00 PM

RESCHEDULED: Master Class: Michel Petrucciani's ‘Kuumbwa’ – The Story Behind the Album

Tuesday, July 21 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Michael Wolff Quartet

Thursday, July 23 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

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

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thebadplus – Farewell Tour | Dece

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thebadplus – Farewell Tour | December 7

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#thebadplus #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

We are so proud of this year's Jazz Camp-ers. Afte

We are so proud of this year's Jazz Camp-ers. After two weeks of hard work, they rocked the Kuumbwa stage!

📸 Paul Schraub

#kuumbwajazzcamp

Known for her iconic hit "Midnight at the Oasis,"

Known for her iconic hit "Midnight at the Oasis," @mariamuldaurmusic brings her rollicking Jazzabelle Quintet to Kuumbwa for a night of swinging blues and jazz.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#mariamuldaur #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎷🎹 Another inspiring Kuumbwa Jazz Camp in the book

🎷🎹 Another inspiring Kuumbwa Jazz Camp in the books! 🎸🎼

📸 Paul Schraub

#kuumbwajazzcamp

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ The @michaelwolffmusic Quartet

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

The @michaelwolffmusic Quartet returns on July 23.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#michaelwolff #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎻 @yiliancanizares returns to Kuumbwa on July 28,

🎻 @yiliancanizares returns to Kuumbwa on July 28, after a spectacular debut with Omar Sosa's AGUAS Trio earlier this year.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#yiliancanizares #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"...tracks that sink into the soul. Blending R&B,

"...tracks that sink into the soul. Blending R&B, soul, pop, and rock..." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss @taeandtheneighborly's Kuumbwa debut on July 8!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#taeandtheneighborly #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📣 October shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calenda

📣 October shows are on sale now!

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

#kuumbwajazz

All the way from Green Bay, Wisconsin, soul-pop ba

All the way from Green Bay, Wisconsin, soul-pop band @taeandtheneighborly are making a stop at Kuumbwa on their summer tour. See you on July 8!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#taeandtheneighborly #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"...one of the greatest musicians and storytellers

"...one of the greatest musicians and storytellers in the world." – Christian McBride

🎹 The @michaelwolffmusic Quartet returns to Kuumbwa on July 23.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#michaelwolff #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

'Dance of the Shiva' by the @billychildspiano Quar

'Dance of the Shiva' by the @billychildspiano Quartet. Thanks to everyone who packed the house for an unforgettable night!

#billychilds #kuumbwajazz

💫 Join us for a very special evening celebrating t

💫 Join us for a very special evening celebrating the release of our good friend @keshavbatish's new album, 'Sonic Kinship'!

✨ Featuring @kristenstromjazz on tenor saxophone, @shaysalhov on alto saxophone, @scottsorkinmusic on guitar, Stan Poplin on double bass, & @dahveedbehroozi on piano.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#keshavbatish #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎂 50 years of @santacruzguitar 🎉 An honor to cele

🎂 50 years of @santacruzguitar 🎉

An honor to celebrate this milestone alongside our friends at @santacruzmah, @keithgreeninger, and @vrandle.

Thanks to everyone who came out for this sold-out event...and be sure to check out the SCGC anniversary exhibit at the MAH!

#santacruzguitar #keithgreeninger #vickirandle #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmah

🎷 NOW ON SALE: @joshuaredmanmusic Quartet | Novemb

🎷 NOW ON SALE: @joshuaredmanmusic Quartet | November 4

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Erik's DeliCafe for sponsoring this evening

#joshuaredman #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎻 Renowned violinist @madstolling returns to Kuumb

🎻 Renowned violinist @madstolling returns to Kuumbwa on July 9, leading his all-star trio featuring @formanism and Dan Feiszli.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Reggie McLain for sponsoring this evening.

#madstolling #bruceforman #danfeiszli #kuumbwajazz

"Souza’s latest project 'New Moon' lives in a swee

"Souza’s latest project 'New Moon' lives in a sweet-spot between her duo work and orchestral collaborations. Surrounded by a string quartet and nylon-string guitar by Marcel Camargo...Souza’s lithe, fine-grained soprano shines." – @sfclassicalvoice

🌙 @lucianasouzamusic and @marcelcamargomusic debut their latest collaboration, 'New Moon', at Kuumbwa on June 29.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lucianasouza #marcelcamargo #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thewootenbrothersofficial at the

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @thewootenbrothersofficial at the @riotheatresantacruz | December 12

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#thewootenbrothers #kuumbwajazz #riotheatre

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Don't miss the @billychildspian

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Don't miss the @billychildspiano Quartet on June 28.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#billychilds #kuumbwajazz

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