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Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

Natalie Cressman
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Angela Strehli
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Brown Robbins Master Class

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Jon Dryden Trio

December 8

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquini

Thursday, December 1 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Angela Strehli with Special Guest Mighty Mike Schermer

Friday, December 2 @ 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 3 @ 8:00 PM

Master Class: Tammi Brown & Dan Robbins – The Art of the Duo

Tuesday, December 6 @ 6:00 PM

Titans of Tech 2022

Wednesday, December 7 @ 6:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Jon Dryden Trio

Thursday, December 8 @ 7:00 PM

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Meet the '22/'23 Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band! Featurin

Meet the '22/'23 Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band! Featuring Derick Freitas on guitar, Jonah Harre on drums, Kyle McMillan on bass, Logan Manildi on trumpet, and Noah Rowe on tenor saxophone, the Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band showcases some of the most talented high-school student musicians from Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast region. Don't miss their debut gig at Cabrillo College's Black Box Theater on December 17th! #kuumbwajazz #honorband #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

This #GivingTuesday we're giving extra thanks to t

This #GivingTuesday we're giving extra thanks to the incredible artists, audiences, and educators who make the Kuumbwa experience such a special one...celebrating creativity and setting the stage to find joy in shared musical experiences. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #jazz #livemusic #nonprofit #concertphotography #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

It's #CyberMonday...time to shop! Stock up on Kuum

It's #CyberMonday...time to shop! Stock up on Kuumbwa Jazz merch this holiday season, for gifts, and for yourself too! We've got beanies and coffee mugs for those foggy mornings, 3/4 sleeve shirts with our vintage 'Jazz Cat' design, cozy crew necks for winter nights, dad hats, canteens for your next outdoor adventure, aprons for your holiday cooking plans, totes, and more! All shipped right to your door. Link in bio. #kuumbwajazz #merch

A big, heartfelt thanks to all who joined us earli

A big, heartfelt thanks to all who joined us earlier this month for Jazz Notes Through the Vines, our annual fundraiser to support our year-round concert and music education programming. We had such a great time enjoying the incredible dinner by guest chef Damani Thomas of @oswaldrestaurant, dancing to live music by @terrieodabi, and enjoying wines from our sponsor @minerfamilywinery and the Johnson Cellar – cheers! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography)

It's a December tradition! @charliehunter67 and @s

It's a December tradition! @charliehunter67 and @scottamendola return to Kuumbwa for the final shows of our '22 concert season. Don't sleep on this one. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #charliehunter #scottamendola #guitar #drums #duo #jam #jazz #jamband #santacruz #livemusic #studenttickets #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Pianist Jon Dryden is one of the gems in our glitt

Pianist Jon Dryden is one of the gems in our glittering musical community. Don't miss his trio at Kuumbwa on December 8th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz @jondryden68 #jondryden #jazz #piano #trio #livemusic #studenttickets @downtownsantacruz #santacruz #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Looking forward to welcoming our good friends @tam

Looking forward to welcoming our good friends @tammibrownmusic and @danrobbinsbass back to the Kuumbwa stage for our next free Master Class, exploring 'The Art of the Duo.' Join us in-person, or stream it, on December 6th. Link in bio for info & registration. #kuumbwajazz #tammibrown #danrobbins #masterclass #free #jazz #duo #duets #santacruz #streaming #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

A night for the 📚 with @joelovanojazz and @dave

A night for the 📚 with @joelovanojazz and @davedouglas. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #joelovano #davedouglas #jazz #saxophone #trumpet #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

A membership to Kuumbwa Jazz makes it possible for

A membership to Kuumbwa Jazz makes it possible for us to present incredible concerts and provide inspiring music education programs. Memberships start at $75 and come with great perks, including:

⭐ waived service fees on ticket purchases
⭐ ticket credit returns
⭐ pre-sale ticketing opportunities
⭐ discounts on merch
⭐ reserved seating (at the All-Star and above levels)

...and much more. Link in bio to become a member today! #kuumbwajazz

Texas blues powerhouse @angelastrehliofficial is b

There's always something special in the air when a

There's always something special in the air when an artist makes their Kuumbwa Jazz debut. Thank you, @jake.m.blount, for a fantastic evening of music! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #jakeblount #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography #folk

Still riding the 🌊 wave 🌊 from last week's R

Still riding the 🌊 wave 🌊 from last week's Rhythm Section Workout Master Class with Reuben Rogers. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #reubenrogers #masterclass #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #bass #drums #rhythmsection #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #free @downtownsantacruz

@natcressman and @ianfaquini bring their duets –

@natcressman and @ianfaquini bring their duets – delicately weaving trombone, guitar, and vocals – to the Kuumbwa stage on December 1st. Student tickets available! Link in bio for tickets and info. Our thanks to the Wedeen Hammer Locatelli Group at Morgan Stanley for sponsoring the evening. #nataliecressman #ianfaquini #kuumbwajazz #jazz #duo #duet #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Our Jazz on Film series at @ltsantacruzca wraps up

Our Jazz on Film series at @ltsantacruzca wraps up tonight with Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story. This film, celebrating @jazzfest, just received a @recordingacademy GRAMMY nomination for Best Music Film...so get your tickets now and join us at the movies! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info.

Our free Master Class series continues tonight wit

Our free Master Class series continues tonight with renowned bassist Reuben Rogers, who will be exploring the bass and drum connection in this 'Rhythm Section Workout' session. Join us in-person at Kuumbwa or stream it online! Link in bio for info and registration. #kuumbwajazz #reubenrogers #masterclass #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #bass #drums #rhythmsection #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #free @downtownsantacruz

Always a joy to host local musicians on our stage.

Always a joy to host local musicians on our stage...and doubly so when it's a new all-star group making their debut. Thank you, Dale Ockerman, Stuart Wilson, and Dan Robbins for last week's premiere of the String Keys Coincidence! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #santacruz @SCDowntown #livemusic #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #daleockerman #stuartwilson #danrobbins #concertphotography

We're partnering with our friends at the @monterey

We're partnering with our friends at the @montereyjazzfestival to present the incomparable @mariaschneiderorchestra at Carmel's @sunset_cultural_center on March 1st! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazzfestival #montereyjazz #carmel #sunsetcenter #mariaschneider #mariaschneiderorchestra #livemusic

Antonio Sanchez & Bad Hombre live in Santa Cruz…

Antonio Sanchez & Bad Hombre live in Santa Cruz…so worth the wait 🙂 (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #antoniosanchez @antoniodrums1 #thanaalexa @thana_alexa #bigyuki @bigyuki #lexsadler @lexsadler #jazz #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

@joelovanojazz and @davedouglas – two masters of

@joelovanojazz and @davedouglas – two masters of contemporary jazz – bring their acclaimed Sound Prints project to Kuumbwa on November 21st. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Teresa Green for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #joelovano #davedouglas #jazz #saxophone #trumpet #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Don't miss the November 17th Kuumbwa debut of @jak

Don't miss the November 17th Kuumbwa debut of @jake.m.blount, a singular artist whose music @npr describes as "...wonderful, vivid, slightly roguish, and quite powerful..." Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to The Silent Gong Fund for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #jakeblount #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

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