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Yuko Mabuchi Trio

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July 13

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July 18

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An Evening with Daniel Champagne in Santa Cruz

Wednesday, July 6 @ 7:30 PM

Patrick Landeza & Sons w/ Special Guests Kuhai Halau O Mehana Pa 'Olapa

Thursday, July 7 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Yuko Mabuchi Trio

Friday, July 8 @ 7:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque

Saturday, July 9 @ 8:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Wednesday, July 13 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

SonoMusette Performs Edith Piaf: Beyond the Paris Skies

Thursday, July 14 @ 7:00 PM

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New merch in stock! We now have more beanies for t

New merch in stock! We now have more beanies for those foggy Santa Cruz mornings, new aprons for your kitchen adventures, a fresh hat color, and more...all shipping straight to your door! Link in bio to shop.

The City of Light came to Santa Cruz on Monday whe

The City of Light came to Santa Cruz on Monday when @tierneysutton_music, Serge Merlaud, and @tamirhendelman brought their Paris Sessions project to the Kuumbwa stage. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #tierneysutton #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #jazzvocals #sergemerlaud #tamirhendelman #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #paris #concertphotography

@joelfrahmofficial is a leading figure of contempo

@joelfrahmofficial is a leading figure of contemporary jazz saxophone and he brings his trio to town on July 18th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for tickets and info. #kuumbwajazz #joelfrahm #jazz #saxophone #santacruz
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#downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz

Don't miss acclaimed pianist Yuko Mabuchi's Kuumbw

Don't miss acclaimed pianist Yuko Mabuchi's Kuumbwa debut on Friday, July 8th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #yukomabuchi @mabuchikeys #kuumbwajazz #jazz #piano #santacruz @SCDowntown #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

So grateful to @rankytankymusic and @l.i.s.a.f.i.s

So grateful to @rankytankymusic and @l.i.s.a.f.i.s.c.h.e.r for kicking off their tour at Kuumbwa this past Friday! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #lisafischer #kuumbwajazz #santacruz @SCDowntown #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Celebrate Bastille Day with us and @sonomusette, w

Celebrate Bastille Day with us and @sonomusette, who will be performing the songs of Edith Piaf in their 'Beyond the Paris Skies' concert program. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #sonomusette #bastilleday #edithpiaf #santacruz @downtownsantacruz #chanson #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

In full swing mode with the @hotclubsf. (📷: @r.

In full swing mode with the @hotclubsf. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) @downtownsantacruz #kuumbwajazz #hotclubsanfrancisco #hotjazz #djangoreinhardt #stephanegrappelli #santacruz #downtowsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography #swing

'Twas a party with @willbernardmusic & Freelance S

'Twas a party with @willbernardmusic & Freelance Subversives. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #willbernard #kuumbwajazz #jazz #soul #guitar #santacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

@amyhelmmusic draws upon a deep well of American m

@amyhelmmusic draws upon a deep well of American musical traditions and brings the songs from her latest album, What the Flood Leaves Behind, to Kuumbwa on July 13th. Student tickets available. Link in bio for tickets and info. #amyhelm #kuumbwajazz #americana #folk #santacruz

Counting down 'til acclaimed pianist Yuko Mabuchi'

Counting down 'til acclaimed pianist Yuko Mabuchi's Kuumbwa debut on July 8th! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #yukomabuchi @mabuchikeys #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Our free Master Class series continues on June 28t

Our free Master Class series continues on June 28th with Kuumbwa's very own Production Coordinator, David Egan, presenting Audio Principles for Live Sound & Home Recording. Join us in-person or online! Link in bio for more info. #kuumbwajazz #musiceducation #santacruz #audioengineering @downtownsantacruz

Thank you, @daniloperezjazz & the Global Messenger

Thank you, @daniloperezjazz & the Global Messengers, for a transportive night of music! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #daniloperez #kuumbwajazz #globalmessengers #jazz #piano #jazzpiano #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Join us for a night of rich vocal narrative when @

Join us for a night of rich vocal narrative when @tierney_sutton brings The Paris Sessions – featuring Serge Merlaud & Tamir Hendelman – to town on June 27th. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Rosalind & Howard Fisher for sponsoring the evening. #tierneysutton #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #jazzvocals #sergemerlaud #tamirhendelman #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

South Carolina's @rankytankymusic and extraordinar

South Carolina's @rankytankymusic and extraordinary vocalist @l.i.s.a.f.i.s.c.h.e.r are pairing up for a special tour, kicking off in Santa Cruz on June 24th! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to @sccountybank for sponsoring the evening. #lisafischer #kuumbwajazz #santacruz @SCDowntown #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

So much fun to celebrate our good friend @chrmcbri

So much fun to celebrate our good friend @chrmcbride’s 50th bday last week! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #christianmcbride #kuumbwajazz #jazz #bass #jazzbass #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

The Hot Club of San Francisco keeps the musical le

The Hot Club of San Francisco keeps the musical legacies of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli going strong and will return to Kuumbwa on June 20th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. @hotclubsf @downtownsantacruz #kuumbwajazz #hotclubsanfrancisco #hotjazz #djangoreinhardt #stephanegrappelli #santacruz #downtowsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

A spellbinding night with Steel House. Thank you,

A spellbinding night with Steel House. Thank you, Ambrose Akinmusire, for jumping in at the last minute for Edward Simon! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #steelhouse #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #ambroseakinmusire #scottcolley #brianblade #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz @brianbladeofficial @scottcolleymusic @ambroseire #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Renowned soul-jazz guitarist @willbernardmusic bri

Renowned soul-jazz guitarist @willbernardmusic brings Freelance Subversives to town on Thursday, June 16th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #willbernard #kuumbwajazz #jazz #soul #guitar #santacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #downtownsantacruz

Last call to register for Kuumbwa's Summer Jazz Ca

Last call to register for Kuumbwa's Summer Jazz Camp! For over 25 years our Jazz Camp has been a destination for dedicated student musicians, grades 8-12, to learn about the thrilling creativity and limitless possibilities of jazz. Link in bio for info and registration. #kuumbwajazz #jazzcamp #musiceducation #jazzeducation

Christian McBride makes his long-awaited return to

Christian McBride makes his long-awaited return to Kuumbwa this Friday, June 10th. The 7 PM show is already sold-out but a few tickets are still available for 9 PM, so get yours quick! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. @chrmcbride #christianmcbride #kuumbwajazz #jazz #bass #jazzbass #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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