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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Thursday, December 9 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Mike Stern – Jeff Lorber Fusion feat. Jimmy Haslip & Gary Novak – 6:30 PM

Friday, December 10 @ 6:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Mike Stern – Jeff Lorber Fusion feat. Jimmy Haslip & Gary Novak – 9 PM

Friday, December 10 @ 9:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Pink Martini featuring China Forbes at the Rio Theatre

Saturday, December 11 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Kurt Elling – 6:30 PM

Monday, December 13 @ 6:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz & Monterey Jazz Festival Present: Béla Fleck – My Bluegrass Heart at the Sunset Center

Monday, December 13 @ 7:30 PM

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Saturday night's Merry Christmas from José James

Saturday night's Merry Christmas from José James concert certainly put us in the holiday spirit! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #josejames @josejamesmusic #christiansands @christiansandsjazz #danielwinshall #jharisyokley #santacruz #jazz #holidays #holidaymusic #christmasmusic #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @choosesantacruz

José James will be joined by a fantastic band, in

José James will be joined by a fantastic band, including Christian Sands, Talia Billig, Daniel Winshall, and Jharis Yokely for his visit to the Kuumbwa stage this Saturday!
🎟️🎟️: link in bio #kuumbwajazz #josejames @josejamesmusic #christiansands @christiansandsjazz #taliabillig #danielwinshall #jharisyokley #santacruz #jazz #holidays #holidaymusic #christmasmusic #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @choosesantacruz

A membership to Kuumbwa Jazz makes it possible for

A membership to Kuumbwa Jazz makes it possible for us to present incredible concerts and provide inspiring music education programs. Memberships start at $75 and come with great perks, including:
⭐ waived service fees on ticket purchases
⭐ ticket refunds up to 24 hrs before a concert
⭐ pre-sale ticketing opportunities
⭐ phone-in ticket purchases
⭐ discounts on Kuumbwa Jazz merchandise
⭐ reserved seating (at the All-Star and above levels)
...and much more. Link in bio to become a member, or renew, today! #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #givingtuesday #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

What a night with The Ray Charles Project! (📷:

What a night with The Ray Charles Project! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #raycharles #jazz #R&B #soul #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #tonylindsay #glennwaters #eammonflynn #dewaynepate #deszonclaiborne @choosesantacruz @tonylindsaymusic #chriscain

Stock up on Kuumbwa Jazz merch! Stay warm this win

Stock up on Kuumbwa Jazz merch! Stay warm this winter with a Jazz Cat beanie and a mug for your coffee, tea, or cocoa. We've also got shirts, canteens, totes, caps, stickers, and aprons...with shipping right to your door! Link in bio to shop. #kuumbwajazz #cybermonday

Celebrate Ray Charles with us on Monday! The Ray C

Celebrate Ray Charles with us on Monday! The Ray Charles Project features a who's-who of Bay Area musicians, including Tony Lindsay, Glenn Waters, Eammon Flynn, Dewayne Pate, and Deszon Claiborne. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #raycharles #jazz #R&B #soul #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #tonylindsay #glennwaters #eammonflynn #dewaynepate #deszonclaiborne

Always a great, swinging time with the Django Fest

Always a great, swinging time with the Django Festival All-Stars. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #djangofestivalallstars #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #gypsyjazz #hotjazz #swing #concertphotography #jazz

Singular and suave vocalist @kurtelling returns to

Singular and suave vocalist @kurtelling returns to the Kuumbwa stage on December 13th. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to Radiology Medical Group for sponsoring the evening. #kurtelling #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #jazzvocals #vocalist #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

🎉🎉 The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band program will

🎉🎉 The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band program will return for the 2022/2023 school year! 🎉🎉

Link in bio for more details.

The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band showcases some of the most talented high-school student musicians from Santa Cruz and neighboring counties. These talented young jazz ambassadors pass a rigorous audition to earn their position in the Honor Band. During weekly rehearsals at Kuumbwa, the band studies advanced jazz theory, arranging, improvisation, and learns valuable life skills in teamwork and critical thinking. The band gains vital performing experience at special events and festivals throughout the school year, culminating in a special headline performance at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center. #kuumbwajazz #honorband #musiceducation #jazzeducation #nonprofit #santacruz #community

A fave moment with Mike Drop last Thursday. (📷:

A fave moment with Mike Drop last Thursday. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #mikeclark @drummermikeclark #michaelzilber #mikedrop #kuumbwajazz #jazz #drums #saxophone #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography @downtownsantacruz

Counting down 'til December 11th...when we'll welc

Counting down 'til December 11th...when we'll welcome @pinkmartini featuring @chinaforbes to the @riotheatresantacruz stage! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to @gaylesbakery for sponsoring the evening. #pinkmartini #chinaforbes #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #riotheatre #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Epic night with @nickwaterhouse and @mckinley_jame

Epic night with @nickwaterhouse and @mckinley_james. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #nickwaterhouse #mckinleyjames #concertphotography #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Save the date and get your tickets! Our good frien

Save the date and get your tickets! Our good friends Mike Stern and Jeff Lorber, joined by Jimmy Haslip and Gary Novak, return to the Kuumbwa stage on December 10th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #mikestern @mikesternguitar @jeff_lorber #jefflorber #jimmyhaslip @jhredheat #garynovak #kuumbwajazz #jazz #jazzfusion #fusion #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @gary_novak

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn makes her awaited return to

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn makes her awaited return to the Kuumbwa stage on December 9th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to the Silent Gong Fund for sponsoring the evening. #jazzmeiahorn #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #vocalist #jazzvocals #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz

Still riding the weekend 🌊...kicked off by @bri

Still riding the weekend 🌊...kicked off by @briaskonberg on Friday night. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #briaskonberg #jazz #trumpet #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

Nearly $75,000 raised for Kuumbwa Jazz’s concert

Nearly $75,000 raised for Kuumbwa Jazz’s concert programming and music education initiatives! Each year we look forward to our annual gala fundraiser, and this year’s event, Be-Boppin’ Back, was truly one to remember...especially after having gone two years since our last in-person fundraiser. Together we raised nearly $75,000, which will help us continue to bring incredible concerts to our community as well as provide another vibrant year of our education programs. Thank you to all who joined us and made this evening such a success! (📷: @paulschraubphotography) #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #nonprofit #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

It's a December tradition! Don't miss our good fri

It's a December tradition! Don't miss our good friends Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola on December 6th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Val, Terry, and Asha Cole for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #charliehunter @charliehunter67 #scottamendola @scottamendola #drums #guitar #duo #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Looking forward to ringing in the holiday season w

Looking forward to ringing in the holiday season with @josejamesmusic on December 4th! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to Jazz Divas for sponsoring the evening. #josejames #kuumbwajazz #jazz #holidays #holidaymusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Chris Botti returns to the Rio Theatre on January

Chris Botti returns to the Rio Theatre on January 10th! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Linda & John Burroughs for sponsoring the evening.
#chrisbotti @chrisbottimusic #kuumbwajazz #riotheatre @riotheatresantacruz #santacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz #jazz

So good to welcome our friends Lavay Smith & Her R

So good to welcome our friends Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers back to Kuumbwa on Monday. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #lavaysmith #swing #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @lavay.smith #concertphotography

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