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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Mark Lettieri Group

Monday, April 6 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Lee Ritenour & Friends – 7:00 PM

Thursday, April 9 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Lee Ritenour & Friends – 9:00 PM

Thursday, April 9 @ 9:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: 15 Year Anniversary show!

Saturday, April 11 @ 8:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Emmet Cohen Quintet – Miles & Coltrane at 100 – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, April 14 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Emmet Cohen Quintet – Miles & Coltrane at 100 – 9:00 PM

Tuesday, April 14 @ 9:00 PM

@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

"Trumpeter Keyon Harrold pushes boundaries" – St.

"Trumpeter Keyon Harrold pushes boundaries" – St. Louis Dispatch

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @keyonharrold – Foreverland | Monday, August 24

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#keyonharrold #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

It's always a 'Lovely Day' when @josejamesmusic co

It's always a 'Lovely Day' when @josejamesmusic comes to Kuumbwa 🪩

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#josejames #kuumbwajazz

Registration for Kuumbwa Jazz Camp 2026 is now ope

Registration for Kuumbwa Jazz Camp 2026 is now open, for young musicians in 8th - 12th grade! Register today to receive a special early bird price☀️

Scholarships and financial aid available!

Link in bio for more information and registration.

Applications for the Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Su

Applications for the Bobbi Todaro Scholarship – Supporting Young Women in Jazz, are now open!

✨ This scholarship package will provide the awardee with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Kuumbwa’s inspiring music education programs and renowned concert experiences.

Application link in our bio, or email chanel@kuumbwajazz.org for details.

💫 A spellbinding night of music from the @immanuel

💫 A spellbinding night of music from the @immanuel.wilkins Quartet.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

"As a recording artist and top-billed performer, h

"As a recording artist and top-billed performer, her synthesis of jazz, funk, rhythm and blues and hip-hop elements has earned Benjamin numerous accolades." – @goodtimessc

@lakeciab returns to Kuumbwa leading her electric band on March 27.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#lakeciabenjamin #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🎹 The evocative pianist and composer @sullivanfort

🎹 The evocative pianist and composer @sullivanfortnerjr returns to Kuumbwa with his trio on April 27, fresh off his 2026 GRAMMY win for 'Best Jazz Instrumental Album'.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to A-Train Law for sponsoring this evening.

#sullivanfortner #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

“one of the leading jazz/pop vocalists of her gene

“one of the leading jazz/pop vocalists of her generation” – Broadway World

💗 The @realjanemonheit Duo promises a heartfelt evening of vocal-piano duets, with Monheit on vocals and Michael Kanan on piano.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#janemonheit #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ A guitarist with avant-garde fl

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

A guitarist with avant-garde flair, @maryhalvorsonmusic brings her new group ‘Canis Major’ to Kuumbwa on April 2.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#maryhalvorson #kuumbwajazz

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! The @heyemmet Quintet, featur

🚨 Low Ticket Alert!

The @heyemmet Quintet, featuring @jeremypeltthegriot, @tivon_bzz, Reuben Rogers, and @joefarnsworthdrums, presents 'Miles & Coltrane at 100' – a celebration of two jazz icons.

🎟️ 7 PM show is sold out, 9 PM tickets available at the link in our bio.

#emmetcohen #emmetcohenquintet #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! With a career spanning five d

🚨 Low Ticket Alert!

With a career spanning five decades, acclaimed guitarist @leeritenourofficial returns to Kuumbwa for 'Lee Ritenour & Friends'.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to William J. Codiga Family Foundation for sponsoring this evening.

#leeritenour #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Thank you to @jeffantoniukmusic for an insightful

Thank you to @jeffantoniukmusic for an insightful Master Class on 'Building the Blues' – and thanks to the @jazzsocietysantacruz for helping to make it possible and for hosting the jam session!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

Missed it? Watch the replay at the link in our bio.

#jeffantoniuk #kuumbwajazz

"...this alto sax player took the [jazz] genre by

"...this alto sax player took the [jazz] genre by storm...playing and arranging pieces that tap into the soul of the art form while keeping his movements fresh, modern and innovative." – @goodtimessc

Don't miss the @immanuel.wilkins Quartet on March 24!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#immanuelwilkins #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

Two packed houses for the ever-funky @charliehunte

Two packed houses for the ever-funky @charliehunterguitar Trio, with special guest @losteele!

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#charliehuntertrio #charliehunter #kuumbwajazz

⚡️ Don't miss the @mjlettieri Group's hard-driving

⚡️ Don't miss the @mjlettieri Group's hard-driving, guitar-powered grooves on April 6.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Jon Hoech for sponsoring this evening.

#marklettieri #marklettierigroup #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

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