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Kris Davis Trio
with Johnathan Blake
& Robert Hurst

October 10

Charged Particles with Randy Brecker

Randy Brecker
with Tod Dickow
& Charged Particles

October 14

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John Calloway & Afro-Filipino Project

John Calloway
& the Afro-Filipino
Project

October 17

Nicole McCabe

Nicole McCabe Quartet

October 18

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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Kris Davis Trio with Johnathan Blake & Robert Hurst

Thursday, October 10 @ 7:00 PM

Friday, October 11 @ 7:30 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Halloween Show

Saturday, October 12 @ 8:30 PM

Valerie: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse

Sunday, October 13 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Randy Brecker with Tod Dickow & Charged Particles

Monday, October 14 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

John Calloway & the Afro-Filipino Project – Filipino American Heritage Month Celebration

Thursday, October 17 @ 7:00 PM

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We can hardly wait ‘til this SOLD-OUT show celeb

We can hardly wait ‘til this SOLD-OUT show celebrating Wayne Shorter with Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade, and special guest Mark Turner! 🙌

Plan your visit to Kuumbwa and more at the link in our bio 👉

Our thanks to Jazz Alley Kats for sponsoring the evening.

Three luminaries of West African musical tradition

Three luminaries of West African musical traditions come together for two shows at Kuumbwa! 🙌

Habib Koité, Aly Keïta & Lamine Cissokho take the stage on November 6th – get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉
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#KuumbwaJazz #HabibKoite #AlyKeita #LamineCissokho #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

So excited to have @Jenny_Scheinman back at Kuumbw

So excited to have @Jenny_Scheinman back at Kuumbwa ❤️ Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 👉

The tones, the textures, the sound - Michael Mayo

The tones, the textures, the sound - Michael Mayo dazzled the Kuumbwa crowd on Monday night! 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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#KuumbwaJazz #MichaelMayo #SantaCruz #LiveMusic

This week, the Kris Davis Trio comes to Kuumbwa to

This week, the Kris Davis Trio comes to Kuumbwa to pay homage to six trailblazing women pianists 🎶

Give a listen to these influential artists with our custom Spotify playlist, and get your tickets to see the Kris Davis Trio on Thursday, October 9, all at the link in our bio! 👉
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#KuumbwaJazz #KrisDavis #KrisDavisTrio #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini joins a storied legacy

Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini joins a storied legacy of South African jazz greats 🎶

With his rich and resonant sound, Makhathini returns to Kuumbwa on November 4 - get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🔗➡️
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#KuumbwaJazz #NdudzoMakhathini #SantaCruz #LiveMusic #Jazz #Piano

From the pre-show conversation to the two blazing

From the pre-show conversation to the two blazing sold-out shows, the magical musical partnership of Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin was on full display last week at Kuumbwa 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #LeeRitenour #DaveGrusin #SantaCruz #LiveMusic

🍂 October at Kuumbwa! 🙌 Listen to this mont

🍂 October at Kuumbwa! 🙌

Listen to this month’s lineup on Spotify, and get your tickets today, at the link in our bio! ➡️
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#KuumbwaJazz #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

GRAMMY winner Nicole Zuraitis makes her Kuumbwa de

GRAMMY winner Nicole Zuraitis makes her Kuumbwa debut on October 25! 👏

With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” you won’t want to miss Nicole Zuraitis - get your tickets now at the link in our bio! ➡️

Our thanks to The Silent Gong Club for sponsoring the evening.
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#KuumbwaJazz #NicoleZuraitis #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

Guitarist Jocelyn Gould is turning heads around th

Guitarist Jocelyn Gould is turning heads around the world with her sparkling tone and swinging style, and comes to town on October 24! 🎶

Don’t miss the Jocelyn Gould Quartet at Kuumbwa — get your tickets today at the link below in our bio! ➡️

Our thanks to Dave Miner and Miner Family Winery for sponsoring the evening.
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#KuumbwaJazz #JocelynGould #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

Legendary trumpeter Randy Brecker teams up with To

Legendary trumpeter Randy Brecker teams up with Tod Dickow and Charged Particles on October 14 to celebrate the incomparable musical legacy of Michael Brecker.

Join us for this special evening - get your tickets today at the link in our bio ➡️
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#KuumbwaJazz #RandyBrecker #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

Our free Master Class series continues on October

Our free Master Class series continues on October 22 with ‘Writing a Song’ by Joe Ortiz! ✍️

You might know local composer (and baker!) extraordinaire Joe Ortiz from his musicals such as Smoke Cabaret, Escaping Queens, and Bread! – The Musical, and in this class he’ll share insights on a wide range of songwriting topics 🎶

Join us in-person or stream it for free ✅ Get more info, and register today, at the link in our bio! ➡️
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#KuumbwaJazz #JoeOrtiz #MusicEducation #Songwriting #Writing

A full house + feel-good tunes = 🙌 Thanks to t

A full house + feel-good tunes = 🙌

Thanks to the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, and all who joined us, for a great night! 🎶

📷: @r._r._jones_photography
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#KuumbwaJazz #DelvonLamarrOrganTrio #DelvonLamarr #SantaCruz #LiveMusic

The Nicole McCabe Quartet comes to Kuumbwa on Octo

The Nicole McCabe Quartet comes to Kuumbwa on October 18! 🙌

A vital player in Los Angeles’ vibrant contemporary jazz scene, saxophonist Nicole McCabe brings her acclaimed ensemble to Santa Cruz for one night only this fall 🎶

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️
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#KuumbwaJazz #NicoleMcCabe #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

John Calloway & the Afro-Filipino Project visit Ku

John Calloway & the Afro-Filipino Project visit Kuumbwa on October 17, in celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month!

You won’t want to miss their singular blend of jazz, traditional Filipino music, and the indigenous kulintang music of the southern Philippines 🎶

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio 🎟️➡️
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#Kuumbwa #JohnCalloway @JohnCalloway_Music #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

A brilliant lesson in musical chemistry with the M

A brilliant lesson in musical chemistry with the Marc Ribot Quartet featuring Mary Halvorson 🎶

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #MarcRibot #MaryHalvorson #LiveMusic #SantaCruz

On the heels of her sold-out visit to Kuumbwa last

On the heels of her sold-out visit to Kuumbwa last year, Cyrille Aimée makes a hotly anticipated encore return on October 21st, featuring pianist Mathis Picard! 🔥

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️➡️

Our thanks to The Leading Ladies for sponsoring the evening.
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#KuumbwaJazz #CyrilleAimee #MathisPicard #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band auditions are now open! 🙌

Calling all local students, grades 8-12, who want to be part of this inspiring band of up-and-coming jazz ambassadors 🎶

The deadline is coming up, so be sure to submit your online application by September 30th!

Get more info and apply at the link in our bio! 👉
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#KuumbwaJazz #MusicEducation #Jazz #SantaCruz

Don’t miss the Kris Davis Trio with Johnathan Bl

Don’t miss the Kris Davis Trio with Johnathan Blake and Robert Hurst on October 10th! 🙌

The trio pays homage to six trailblazing women pianists; celebrating the legacies of Geri Allen, Carla Bley, Renee Rosnes, Angelica Sanchez, Marilyn Crispell, and Sylvie Courvoisier.

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio! ➡️
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#Kuumbwa #KrisDavisTrio #LiveMusic #SantaCruz #Jazz

Michael Mayo brings his mesmerizing and genre-defy

Michael Mayo brings his mesmerizing and genre-defying vocal artistry to Santa Cruz on Monday, October 7th! 🙌

Don’t miss it — get your tickets today at the link in our bio! 🎟️

#KuumbwaJazz #MichaelMayo #SantaCruz #LiveMusic #Jazz

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