Kuumbwa Jazz envisions a community where all people can experience the joy of music, and understand the value and legacy of jazz as an original American art form.
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Tim's Six-Pick
Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry
A brand-new project from a titan of saxophone, this trio features the superb talents of pianist Marilyn Crispell and percussionist/drummer Carmen Castaldi. Lovano has called this new artistic endeavor “some of the most intimate, personal music” of his career...learn more
What's New
Global sounds at the Rio Theatre
We’re thrilled to be presenting three amazing concerts at the Rio Theatre in the coming months: the spellbinding South African a cappella of Ladysmith Black Mambazo on March 13th, tabla master Zakir Hussain and the Masters of Percussion on March 29th, and contemporary fado star Mariza on April 10th.