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Monday, December 9

Micah Thomas Trio

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Tuesday, December 10

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Thursday, December 12

Leyla McCalla & Yasmin Williams

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Friday, December 13

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Chadeish Yameinu Presents: The Fabulous Music of Barbra Streisand performed by Lori Rivera

Sunday, December 8 @ 3:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, December 9 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Micah Thomas Trio

Tuesday, December 10 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Faye Carol – Carolizing Christmas

Thursday, December 12 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Leyla McCalla & Yasmin Williams

Friday, December 13 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Charlie Hunter feat. Jubu & Calvin Napper – 7:00 PM

Monday, December 16 @ 7:00 PM

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Pink Martini dazzled (as always!) last night! 👏

Pink Martini dazzled (as always!) last night! 👏

Thanks to all who joined us for this sold-out show at the Rio Theatre! 🙌

📸: @r._r._jones_photography
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A note from Tim on this #GivingTuesday. Visit ku

A note from Tim on this #GivingTuesday.

Visit kuumbwajazz.org or the link in our bio to learn more about Kuumbwa and the ways you can support. Thank you!

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – the world’s premier

Spanish Harlem Orchestra – the world’s premiere salsa ensemble – comes to Kuumbwa for two shows on December 19! 🎉

Don’t miss this festive night of ‘Salsa Navidad’ — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

Our thanks to Roy Martinez, MD for sponsoring the evening.
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Barbara Higbie and Mia Pixley bring light to the h

Barbara Higbie and Mia Pixley bring light to the holidays with their Winter Solstice Concert on Dec. 18!

This special evening of music will continue the spirit of Windham Hill’s cherished seasonal celebrations and will honor pianist George Winston — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉
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Merch sale! Stock up on Kuumbwa goods today — pe

Merch sale! Stock up on Kuumbwa goods today — perfect for gifts...or for yourself 😉 Order now through Monday and take 20% off all items! 🙌

Check out our complete shop at the link in our bio! 👉

March shows are now on sale! 🎉 Join our 50th An

March shows are now on sale! 🎉 Join our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025 — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️👉
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An unforgettable voice and an unforgettable night

An unforgettable voice and an unforgettable night with Jimmie Herrod 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Low Ticket Alert! 🔥🎟 Tickets are moving fas

Low Ticket Alert! 🔥🎟

Tickets are moving fast for Charlie Hunter featuring Jubu and Calvin Napper at Kuumbwa on December 16 — get your tickets for the 7 PM or 9 PM show today at the link in our bio! 👉

Our thanks to Val, Terry & Asha Cole for sponsoring the evening.
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“Dawan Muhammad goes back to the birth of Kuumbw

“Dawan Muhammad goes back to the birth of Kuumbwa. He was a member of our first Board of Trustees and performed at our very first concert on April 6, 1975. He has been a champion for jazz his whole life and we are proud that he is part of the Kuumbwa family!” - Tim Jackson, Co-Founder/Artistic Director, Kuumbwa Jazz
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📷: @r._r._jones_photography

Ready for an awe-inspiring “Ella Fitzgerald meet

Ready for an awe-inspiring “Ella Fitzgerald meets Freddie Mercury” vocal powerhouse? 🔥 Don’t miss Veronica Swift at Kuumbwa on February 13 — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

You haven’t heard holiday classics performed lik

You haven’t heard holiday classics performed like this before! 🎉 Bay Area legend The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol will be ‘Carolizing Christmas’ at Kuumbwa on December 12, putting her own distinct stamp on seasonal favorites 👏

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉
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Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Jazz

Don’t miss your chance to see the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a rare club performance! 🎶

Join us on December 6 for Big Band Holidays featuring acclaimed vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

February shows are now on sale! 🎉 Join our 50t

February shows are now on sale! 🎉

Join our 50th Anniversary celebration in 2025 with an absolutely packed February — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️👉
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❤️ A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us

❤️ A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for our ‘Heart & Soul of Jazz’ fundraiser, supporting our year-round music education programs and concerts! 🙌

Let the countdown begin ‘til our 50th anniversary and more special events to support Kuumbwa’s nonprofit programming! 🎉
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📷: @r._r._jones_photography

An unforgettable night at the Rio Theatre reveling

An unforgettable night at the Rio Theatre reveling in the power and positivity of Sweet Honey in the Rock 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Experience the energy and electricity of Hunterton

Experience the energy and electricity of Huntertones on December 9! 🎺

They’ll be bringing the good times with upbeat, horn-driven tunes — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

One of the Central Coast’s favorite piano trios

One of the Central Coast’s favorite piano trios is back! 🙌

The Jon Dryden Trio comes to Kuumbwa on December 5 — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

Our thanks to Reggie McLain for sponsoring the evening.

From “You’ve Got a Friend” to “Imagine”

From “You’ve Got a Friend” to “Imagine” the incomparable Ann Hampton Callaway brought songs of beauty and togetherness to the Kuumbwa stage 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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Celebrate With Us! 🎉 We’re kicking off our 50

Celebrate With Us! 🎉 We’re kicking off our 50th Anniversary year with Chris Botti, Meshell Ndegeocello, American Patchwork Quartet, and much more — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️👉
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Dawan Muhamad has been part of the Kuumbwa story s

Dawan Muhamad has been part of the Kuumbwa story since our very beginning. Here’s a throwback to 1975 — Dawan performing with the band Evidence at our ‘Santa Cruz Jazz Festival’ in San Lorenzo Park.

We’re thrilled to welcome Dawan back to the Kuumbwa stage on November 21st with his ‘Ole Dawgs New Tricks’ project — get your tickets today at the link in our bio 👉
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