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The White Album Ensemble - Beatles Music Unplugged

Friday, February 13 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Valentine’s Day with Tuck & Patti

Saturday, February 14 @ 7:30 PM

The White Album Ensemble - Beatles Music Unplugged

Sunday, February 15 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Monday, February 16 @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 19 @ 7:00 PM

Jack West: Acoustic Groove Master - Acoustic Guitar Duo with Walter Strauss - Slide Guitar Ensemble Plays the Music of Curvature

Friday, February 20 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

"...Nkwelle has emerged as one of jazz’s rising ar

"...Nkwelle has emerged as one of jazz’s rising artists." - @goodtimessc

💫 @ekepnkwelle returns to Kuumbwa leading her remarkable band, featuring @captainbessiesuave on bass, @orangejuliusmusic on piano, and @brianrichjr on drums.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ekepnkwelle #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

🇨🇺 Thank you, @alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezm

🇨🇺 Thank you, @alfredormusic and @pedritomartinezmusic! We're still dancing from Monday night. 🪩

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#alfredorodriguez #pedritomartinez #kuumbwajazz

“Veronica Swift is a woman of many voices, and she $“Veronica Swift is a woman of many voices, and she uses every one of them to refract a dizzying kaleidoscope of moods” - @downbeat_mag ⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @veronicaswiftofficial | May 20 🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio. #veronicaswift #santacruzmusic$

@ghex + @willvinsonmusic + @natewoodmusic = Trio G

@ghex + @willvinsonmusic + @natewoodmusic = Trio Grande

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#triogrande #kuumbwajazz

The @charliehunterguitar Trio returns to Kuumbwa!

The @charliehunterguitar Trio returns to Kuumbwa! ⚡️

🎟️ Only a handful of 9 PM tickets remain – the 7 PM show is sold out! Get your tickets at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Val Cole for sponsoring this evening.

#charliehunter #santacruzmusic

🫶 'Good Vibes' all around with @imjoelmross last w

🫶 'Good Vibes' all around with @imjoelmross last week.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#joelross

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ 🎶 Don't miss @ekepnkwelle's ret

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

🎶 Don't miss @ekepnkwelle's return to Kuumbwa on February 16.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ekepnkwelle #santacruzmusic

Renowned pianist @heyemmet celebrates the centenni

Renowned pianist @heyemmet celebrates the centennial of two icons with his newest project – 'Miles & Coltrane at 100' – featuring @jeremypeltthegriot, @tivon_bzz, Reuben Rogers, and @joefarnsworthdrums.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#emmetcohen #jeremypelt #tivonpennicott #reubenrogers #joefarnsworth

"While BeauSoleil can play traditional Cajun music

"While BeauSoleil can play traditional Cajun music with deep knowledge and skill, the band has also pushed the boundaries, bringing in elements of country, jazz, R&B, rock, blues" – The Providence Journal

🐊 Legendary Cajun group BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet will bring a rollicking show to Kuumbwa on February 27.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast! Available at the link in our bio.

#beausoleilavecmichaeldoucet #beausoleil #santacruzmusic #cajunmusic

"Michael was one of the original local musicians t

"Michael was one of the original local musicians to play at Kuumbwa Jazz Society events, long before Kuumbwa Jazz Center was a reality...[performing] at many of our San Lorenzo Park concerts throughout 1975-1977 and also once we opened Kuumbwa Jazz Center." - Tim Jackson, Co-Founder

Longtime member of the Kuumbwa family Michael Spiro returns with Spirology, his Afro-Cuban charanga ensemble.

🌃 Our thanks to David and Mary South for sponsoring this evening.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#michaelspiro #spirology #charanga #santacruzmusic

“Ralph Towner played Kuumbwa many times over the p

“Ralph Towner played Kuumbwa many times over the past forty years. From solo guitar to Oregon, he was always original, virtuosic, and soulful. A pure musician who will be missed dearly.” - Tim Jackson, Co-Founder

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Kuumbwa tradition wit

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Kuumbwa tradition with our dear friends @tuckandpatti_ 💗

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Michele Taylor & Jeff Farnsworth for sponsoring this evening.

#tuckandpatti #santacruzmusic #valentinesday

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ @imjoelmross is bringing the 'G

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

@imjoelmross is bringing the 'Good Vibes' to Kuumbwa tonight.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#joelross #santacruzmusic

✨ A beautiful and melodic evening with the @aparks

✨ A beautiful and melodic evening with the @aparksmusic Trio.

📸 @r._r._jones_photography

#aaronparkstrio #aaronparks #kuumbwajazz

From tributes to MF Doom, to viral videos like “f*

From tributes to MF Doom, to viral videos like “f**k/s**t/c**t/jazz”, @newjazzunderground fearlessly blends jazz and blues with hip-hop and pop influences. Don't miss their Kuumbwa debut on February 21.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#newjazzunderground #santacruzmusic

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️ Don't miss the @aparksmusic Tri

⭐️ Staff Pick! ⭐️

Don't miss the @aparksmusic Trio featuring @e.mcjamz and @benstreet2 on January 29.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#aaronparks #aaronparkstrio

“Nkwelle is a rising star of her own...[she] someh

“Nkwelle is a rising star of her own...[she] somehow manages to sound both solidly in the tradition and like no-one else.” – All About Jazz

💫 The captivating @ekepnkwelle returns to Kuumbwa on February 16.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#ekepnkwelle #santacruzmusic

📣 April shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calendar

📣 April shows are on sale now!

🎟️ Full calendar and tickets at the link in our bio.

#kuumbwajazz

'Improvised soul for the spirit' ✨ Renowned percu

'Improvised soul for the spirit' ✨

Renowned percussionist @kahilelzabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble makes a stop at Kuumbwa for their Annual Black History Month Tour, on February 12.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#kahilelzabar #ethnicheritageensemble #santacruzmusic

🎷 Want to unlock the secrets of “The Real Book" an

🎷 Want to unlock the secrets of “The Real Book" and maximize your use of this time-tested chart resource? Join local musician and educator Steve Wilson for 'Making “The Real Book" Real', part of our free Master Class series.

📖 Attend the event in-person or via streaming – registration and more info at the link in bio.

#stevewilson #realbookjazz

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