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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

CANCELLED – Russell Malone Quartet

Wednesday, September 18 @ 7:00 PM

Friday, September 20 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Marc Ribot Quartet feat. Mary Halvorson

Monday, September 23 @ 7:00 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

Thursday, September 26 @ 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Damien Jurado

Wednesday, October 2 @ 7:30 PM

Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin – 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 3 @ 7:00 PM

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You won’t want to miss acclaimed violinist and c

You won’t want to miss acclaimed violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman at Kuumbwa on October 9th! 🎶

Presenting her new double album “All Species Parade” and joined by an ensemble of renowned musicians, Scheinman brings what the New York Times has dubbed a “distinctive vision of American music” to Kuumbwa this October.

Get your tickets today at the link in our bio ➡️
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#KuumbwaJazz #JennyScheinman #SantaCruz #LiveMusic #Jazz

We partied like it was 1978 with José James on Fr

We partied like it was 1978 with José James on Friday night! 👏

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #JoseJames #SantaCruz #LiveMusic #Jazz

A full house was on hand to witness the magic musi

A full house was on hand to witness the magic musical chemistry of @KurtElling and @JoeyCalderazzo on Thursday – a picture perfect night at Kuumbwa 🎶

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #KurtElling #JoeyCalderazzo
#SantaCruz #LiveMusic #Jazz

Block Party on Cedar Street! 🎉 We're kicking o

Block Party on Cedar Street! 🎉

We're kicking off the fall season with our friends from Redwood Records at the first-ever Cedar St. Festival — we'll see you there on the 22nd! 🙌

A captivating and enlightening Master Class courte

A captivating and enlightening Master Class courtesy of Molly Miller on Tuesday night! 🎸 Thank you to @moodymill, and all who attended in Santa Cruz and virtually! 🎶

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #MollyMiller #MusicEducation #SantaCruz #Jazz

It was a pleasure to welcome Jazzmeia Horn back to

It was a pleasure to welcome Jazzmeia Horn back to our stage for another unforgettable evening together 🎶

📷: @r._r._jones_photography

#KuumbwaJazz #JazzmeiaHorn #SantaCruz
#ArtistryOfJazzHorn #LiveMusic #Jazz

Thank you @katiethiroux for a fun and inspiring Ma

Thank you @katiethiroux for a fun and inspiring Master Class on ‘Melodic Walking Bass Lines.’ (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #katiethiroux #masterclass #bass #jazzbass #musiceducation #jazzeducation #free #streaming #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

A joy to see our good friend @rayobiedo, and to be

A joy to see our good friend @rayobiedo, and to be introduced to the artistry of @chloejeanmusic, at Kuumbwa last month. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #rayobiedo #chloejean #jazz #soul #r&b #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Had a great time with the Preservation Hall Jazz B

Had a great time with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the @riotheatresantacruz last month. Can’t wait for our upcoming fall presentations at the Rio...hope to see you there for Sweet Honey in the Rock on November 18th, Pink Martini on December 2nd, or the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on December 6th!

LOW TICKET ALERT! Just a handful of tickets remain

LOW TICKET ALERT! Just a handful of tickets remain for the 9 PM Lee Ritenour & Dave Grusin show on October 3rd. Get yours quick...the 7 PM show is already sold-out! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to William & Cloy Codiga – William J. Codiga Family Foundation for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #leeritenour #davegrusin #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @leeritenourofficial @downtownsantacruz

An evening of musical storytelling through sonnets

An evening of musical storytelling through sonnets, free verse, and improv with @allanharrisiii last week. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #kuumbwajazz #allanharris #jazz #poetry #improv #sonnets #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

In the mood for some bold and adventurous guitar e

In the mood for some bold and adventurous guitar explorations? Don’t miss the Marc Ribot Quartet featuring Mary Halvorson on September 23rd. Student tickets available. Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #marcribot #maryhalvorson #guitar #jazz #experimental #avantgarde #studenttickets #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #freejazz

Virtuoso guitarist Adrian Legg, described by Joe S

Virtuoso guitarist Adrian Legg, described by Joe Satriani as “simply the best acoustic guitar player I’ve ever heard...” brings his singular style to the Kuumbwa stage on September 16th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #adrianlegg #guitar #sologuitar #jazz #folk #country #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

@josejamesmusic returns to Santa Cruz on September

@josejamesmusic returns to Santa Cruz on September 13th with his new ‘1978’ project, celebrating his love of classic soul, jazz, and hip-hop. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Heit Family Dentistry for sponsoring the evening. #josejames #kuumbwajazz #livemusic #jazz #soul #hiphop #r&b #studenttickets #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz

Join us this Thursday for an evening of ‘Jazz, P

Join us this Thursday for an evening of ‘Jazz, Poetry & Groove’ with renowned artist @allanharrisiii. This performance will interpret works from William Shakespeare, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Dylan Thomas, and Maya Angelou for a night of immortal sonnets, evocative free verse, and swinging improvisation. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. #kuumbwajazz #allanharris #jazz #poetry #improv #sonnets #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Our free Master Class series continues on Septembe

Our free Master Class series continues on September 10th with guitarist Molly Miller. ‘The Art of Chord Melody’ will provide an in-depth guitar-focused look at playing chord melodies. In-person and streaming! Link in bio for more info. @moodymill #kuumbwajazz #mollymiller #masterclass #guitar #chordmelody #musiceducation #jazzeducation #free #streaming #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

@funkyfredwesley threw a sold-out “House Party” at Kuumbwa last week. Now we’re fixing the roof that Fred and the New JB’s blew off! (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) #fredwesley #kuumbwajazz #thejbs #thenewjbs #jamesbrown #funk #soul #r&b #jazz #livemusic #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz #concertphotography

Join us for an evening of sublime vocals and piano

Join us for an evening of sublime vocals and piano with @kurtelling and @joeycalderazzo on September 12th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Robin & Chris Sawyer for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #kurtelling #joeycalderazzo #jazz #piano #vocals #vocalist #jazzvocals #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

A mighty fine time with Mighty Mike Schermer at hi

A mighty fine time with Mighty Mike Schermer at his album release celebration last week. (📷: @r._r._jones_photography) @michaelraypickens #kuumbwajazz #mightymikeschermer #mightymike #kidandersen #lisaandersen #blues #guitar #bluesguitar #soul #country #jazz #livemusic #concertphotography #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #visitsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz

Jazzmeia Horn has been heralded by The New York Ti

Jazzmeia Horn has been heralded by The New York Times as “...among the most exciting young vocalists in jazz...” Don’t miss her return to Kuumbwa on September 9th. Student tickets available! Link in bio for 🎟️🎟️ and info. Our thanks to Erik & Judy Johnson for sponsoring the evening. #kuumbwajazz #jazzmeiahorn #jazz #vocals #vocalist #jazzvocals #livemusic #studenttickets #santacruz #downtownsantacruz #yoursantacruz @downtownsantacruz @artistryofjazzhorn

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