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Voices for Vista 2026

Wednesday, June 3 @ 6:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Emi Makabe Quartet feat. Vitor Gonçalves, Thomas Morgan & Kenny Wollesen

Thursday, June 4 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Le Boeuf Brothers

Saturday, June 6 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Nicole Zuraitis Quartet

Thursday, June 11 @ 7:00 PM

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag Celebrates PRIDE

Saturday, June 13 @ 8:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Jason Marsalis Quartet

Monday, June 15 @ 7:00 PM

@kuumbwajazz

"...his piano playing, exploratory nature and abil

"...his piano playing, exploratory nature and ability to combine genres into new sounds are legendary." – @goodtimessc

Kick off the new month with the @bennettrothnewell Trio's Tribute to Thelonious Monk!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#bennettroth #kuumbwajazz

☀️ Join us for our free summer Master Classes, hel

☀️ Join us for our free summer Master Classes, held both in-person and online!

Head to the link in our bio for registration and streaming information.

#michelpetrucciani #gawvangwilliams #gerardegan #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

GRAMMY-winning pianist and composer @billychildspi

GRAMMY-winning pianist and composer @billychildspiano brings his elegant and inspired style to Kuumbwa on June 28.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#billychilds #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"'It’s always fun to be back at Kuumbwa,' said Rem

"'It’s always fun to be back at Kuumbwa,' said Remy Le Boeuf. 'It’s a community and a venue that shaped who we are as people, and we have so much joy coming home. It’s kind of like coming back for the holidays.'" –@scsentinel

Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band Alumni @remyleboeuf & @pascalleboeuf return to the stage, celebrating their upcoming album, Off Center!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#leboeufbrothers #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ @veronicaswiftofficial tears down the house – t

⭐️ @veronicaswiftofficial tears down the house – thank you for an incredible night!

#veronicaswift #kuumbwajazz

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨 Don't miss the @frankiemore

🚨 Low Ticket Alert! 🚨

Don't miss the @frankiemoreno Trio's electrifying homecoming show this Friday night.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#frankiemoreno #kuumbwajazz

Celebrating the release of their upcoming 'Best Of

Celebrating the release of their upcoming 'Best Of' album, the trailblazing duo of @barbarahigbie and Teresa Trull reunite at Kuumbwa on June 17!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#barbarahigbie #teresatrull #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

📣 September shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calen

📣 September shows are on sale now!

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

#kuumbwajazz

The @jasonmarsalis Quartet returns to Kuumbwa for

The @jasonmarsalis Quartet returns to Kuumbwa for a captivating evening of vibraphone-led jazz on June 15.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#jasonmarsalis #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: An Evening with @acousticalchemyof

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: An Evening with @acousticalchemyofficial | October 14

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#acousticalchemy #kuumbwajazz

"Supreme talent... a poetess and purely expressive

"Supreme talent... a poetess and purely expressive artist like no other.." – All About Jazz

Embarking on her 'The Devil I Knew' World Tour, @nicolezmusic makes a stop at Kuumbwa with her quartet, on June 11.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#nicolezuraitis #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @official_aldimeola – Acoustic Ens

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @official_aldimeola – Acoustic Ensemble | September 22

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio

#aldimeola #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

“It’s an all-acoustic affair that finds the group

“It’s an all-acoustic affair that finds the group leaning into spontaneity and elasticity in search of the unconventional, stretching the compositions...far beyond what’s written on the page” – @downbeat_mag

Don't miss the Le Boeuf Brothers' homecoming show, celebrating the release of their upcoming album, 'Off Center' – rated 4.5 stars by DownBeat!

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#leboeufbrothers #remyleboeuf #pascalleboeuf #kuumbwajazz

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE feat.

⭐️ NOW ON SALE: @bill.frisell & HARMONY FIVE feat. @petrahaden, @hankrobertsmusic, @lukebergmanmusic & @timothyangulo_ | September 24

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#billfrisell #billfrisellharmony #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

"There are prolific musicians and then there’s wha

"There are prolific musicians and then there’s whatever the heck Peter Erskine is doing. This guy is the Energizer Bunny of jazz musicians!" – @goodtimessc

Appearing on over 700 albums, the highly recorded @petererskine.official returns with his trio, featuring @scottcolleymusic and Alan Pasqua, on May 21.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#petererskine #kuumbwajazz

📣 August shows are on sale now! 🎟️ Full calendar

📣 August shows are on sale now!

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

#kuumbwajazz

"rapturous, adventurous Japanese folk-influenced j

"rapturous, adventurous Japanese folk-influenced jazz" – The New York Times

Led by the innovative shamisen player, the @emimakabemusic Quartet – featuring @pianovitor, Thomas Morgan, and Kenny Wollesen – visits the Kuumbwa stage on June 4.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

#emimakabe #vitorgoncalves #thomasmorgan #kennywollesen #kuumbwajazz

"With his love of jazz and deep engagement with co

"With his love of jazz and deep engagement with contemporary R&B...one of the South Bay's most exciting young players." – Mercury News

Pianist @bennettrothnewell makes his Kuumbwa debut with a tribute to Thelonius Monk on June 1.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

🌃 Our thanks to Melody Walsh for sponsoring this evening.

#bennettrothnewell #kuumbwajazz #santacruzmusic

A night of 'Sonicwonder' with @hiromimusic 🪐 📸 @

A night of 'Sonicwonder' with @hiromimusic 🪐

📸 @_torchginger

#hiromi #hiromisonicwonder #kuumbwajazz

@kuumbwajazz & @santacruzmah Present: Santa Cruz G

@kuumbwajazz & @santacruzmah Present: Santa Cruz Guitar Company – The First 50 Years

Join us at Kuumbwa on June 22 for an evening of music, celebration, and community to mark 50 years of @santacruzguitar – featuring performances from @keithgreeninger and @vrandle, and a special guest appearance from SCGC founder Richard Hoover.

🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio.

⭐️ This event is presented in conjunction with Santa Cruz MAH’s upcoming exhibit, beginning June 18, highlighting fifty years of Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s history and impact.

#santacruzguitarcompany #santacruzmah #kuumbwajazz #keithgreeninger #vickirandle

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