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Virtual Master Class – In the Shed with Jason Brown & Charles Goold

Tuesday, January 18 @ 6:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Brian Charette Trio with Will Bernard & Tommy Igoe

Thursday, January 20 @ 7:00 PM

Long Time Comin' featuring Marty Williams

Saturday, January 22 @ 7:30 PM

James Lee Stanley/Dan Navarro plus Bonny June & Bonfire

Sunday, January 23 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

CANCELLED – Stephane Wrembel Band

Monday, January 24 @ 7:00 PM

Friday, January 28 @ 7:30 PM

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So good to celebrate 'More Music' with the Joey De

So good to celebrate 'More Music' with the Joey DeFrancesco Trio last night! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #joeydefrancesco @joey_defrancesco #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #trio #organ #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

@thana_alexa’s January 31st concert at Kuumbwa h

@thana_alexa’s January 31st concert at Kuumbwa has been RESCHEDULED for June 6th. Ticket-holders for the January date will be contacted directly, and tickets are now on-sale for the new date. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #thanaalexa #jazz #vocals #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with @wyntonm

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with @wyntonmarsalis returns to Santa Cruz on Tuesday, February 1st! Thrilled to be co-presenting this concert at the @santacruzcivic with our good friends at the @montereyjazzfestival. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazzfestival #jazzatlincolncenterorchestra #jazzatlincolncenter #wyntonmarsalis #jazz #santacruz #santacruzcivic #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @jazzdotorg #visitsantacruz

What a night with @chrisbottimusic and his incredi

What a night with @chrisbottimusic and his incredible band! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) kuumbwajazz #chrisbotti #riotheatre #santacruz #jazz #trumpet #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Join us on January 18th for our first FREE Virtual

Join us on January 18th for our first FREE Virtual Master Class of 2022! 'In the Shed with Jason Brown & Charles Goold' will provide key tools and tips for drummers of all skill levels. Link in bio to register. #jasonbrown #charlesgoold #kuumbwajazz #virtual #masterclass #drums #musiceducation #jazzeducation @jasonbrowndrums @chuckgeezy

Our 2022 concert calendar kicks off with An Evenin

Our 2022 concert calendar kicks off with An Evening with Chris Botti at the Rio Theatre on Monday, January 10th! THIS WILL BE A REDUCED CAPACITY EVENT. Don't miss this incredible band, which also features renowned vocalist Veronica Swift. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #chrisbotti #riotheatre #santacruz #jazz #trumpet #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Join us on January 31st, for spellbinding vocalist

Join us on January 31st, for spellbinding vocalist @thana_alexa's acclaimed 'ONA' project. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #thanaalexa #jazz #vocals #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

JUST ANNOUNCED: We're thrilled to be partnering wi

JUST ANNOUNCED: We're thrilled to be partnering with our friends at the @montereyjazzfestival to present pre-eminent singer-songwriter @rosannecash and @johnleventhal at Carmel-by-the-Sea's @sunset_cultural_center on March 4th. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Robert Stephens for sponsoring the evening! #rosannecash #johnleventhal #kuumbwajazz #montereyjazz #montereyjazzfestival #sunsetcenter #carmel

We can hardly wait until January 24th, when the St

We can hardly wait until January 24th, when the Stephane Wrembel Band comes to town. Student ticket available. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #stephanewrembel #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #guitar #jazzguitar #swing #hotjazz #gypsyjazz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @stephane_wrembel

One of the most dynamic organ-led groups on the sc

One of the most dynamic organ-led groups on the scene today, the Brian Charette Trio, featuring Will Bernard and Tommy Igoe, swings by Kuumbwa on January 20th. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz @pinchbrian @willbernardmusic @tommyigoe #briancharette #willbernard #tommyigoe #trio #jazz #organtrio #organ #santacruz #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

The Joey DeFrancesco Trio celebrates the release o

The Joey DeFrancesco Trio celebrates the release of their new album, More Music, at Kuumbwa on January 13th. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #joeydefrancesco @joey_defrancesco #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #jazz #trio #organ #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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.
The Kuumbwa Jazz office will be closed for the holidays from December 24 – January 2. If you wish to make a donation in time to receive a 2021 tax deduction and plan on mailing a check, it must be postmarked by December 31. Donations can be made by credit card up until midnight PST on December 31 in order to receive 2021 tax deduction eligibility. #kuumbwajazz #nonprofit #givingtuesday #jazz #musiceducation #jazzeducation

Last week's Ray Obiedo Latin Jazz Project concert

Last week's Ray Obiedo Latin Jazz Project concert was the perfect way to close out our 2021 run. Thanks to everyone who joined us for our reopening concerts and beyond in 2021! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #rayobiedo #latinjazz #jazz #guitar #jazzguitar #santacruz #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @rayobiedo #concertphotography

The incomparable @chrisbottimusic returns to the @

The incomparable @chrisbottimusic returns to the @riotheatresantacruz on January 10th. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. Our thanks to Linda and John Burroughs for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #chrisbotti #riotheatre #santacruz #jazz #trumpet #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

A sublime evening with @kurtelling on Monday, fill

A sublime evening with @kurtelling on Monday, filled with holiday spirit and featuring a top-notch seasonal setlist. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kurtelling #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #jazzvocals #vocalist #santacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Join us tonight for our final concert of 2021, fea

Join us tonight for our final concert of 2021, featuring the Ray Obiedo Latin Jazz Project! Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #kuumbwajazz #rayobiedo #latinjazz #jazz #guitar #jazzguitar #santacruz #visitsantacruz #downtownsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @rayobiedo

🎉🎉 'Twas a great party with @pinkmartini on

🎉🎉 'Twas a great party with @pinkmartini on Saturday. 🎉🎉 (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #pinkmartini #chinaforbes @chinaforbes #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #riotheatre #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Always good to see the Sterns. 👋🏽 Mike & Len

Always good to see the Sterns. 👋🏽 Mike & Leni! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) @mikesternguitar #mikestern @lenisternmusic #lenistern #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #concertphotography

An unforgettable evening with Jazzmeia Horn on Thu

An unforgettable evening with Jazzmeia Horn on Thursday. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) @artistryofjazzhorn #jazzmeiahorn #kuumbwajazz #jazz #vocals #vocalist #jazzvocals #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz #visitsantacruz @downtownsantacruz #concertphotography

LIMITED TICKET RELEASE! A handful of tickets have

LIMITED TICKET RELEASE! A handful of tickets have just been made available for Saturday night's @pinkmartini featuring @chinaforbes concert at the @riotheatresantacruz...so get yours quick! Link in bio for 🎟🎟 and info. #pinkmartini #chinaforbes #kuumbwajazz #santacruz #riotheatre #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

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